Railway service vehicles exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $30.2 million of railway service vehicles in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 63 countries for exports of this product. That is 270% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 164% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $30.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $8.1M | 322 t |
| 2022 | $11.7M | 471 t |
| 2021 | $1.6M | 239 t |
| 2020 | $6.0M | 446 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 314 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 670 t |
| 2017 | $34K | 24 t |
Where Turkey exports railway service vehicles to
Switzerland alone took 90% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+683% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $27.1M | 90% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 3.4% |
| United States | $726K | 2.4% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $445K | 1.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $406K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $343K | 1.1% |
| Romania | $63K | 0.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $40K | 0.1% |
| Croatia | $13K | 0% |
| Lebanon | $10K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.31 per kg, 188% above the world average of $8.09. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Railway service vehicles imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported railway service vehicles worth $25.7 million (835 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Austria alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $17.6M | 68% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 11% |
| France | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $377K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $355K | 1.4% |
| United States | $165K | 0.6% |
| Iran | $10K | 0% |
| United Kingdom | $5K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8604: Railway or tramway maintenance or service vehicles; whether or not self-propelled (e.g. workshops, cranes, ballast tampers, trackliners, testing coaches and track inspection vehicles).
Common questions
What is the value of railway service vehicles exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported railway service vehicles worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 63 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 270% on 2023.
Which countries buy railway service vehicles from Turkey?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($27.1 million), followed by Germany (3%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 buyer countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 683% on the year.
What is the average export price of railway service vehicles per kg?
The average declared export value was about $23.31 per kg in 2024, 188% above the world average of $8.09 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have exports of railway service vehicles from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $34 thousand in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import railway service vehicles?
Yes. Turkey imported $25.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Austria, Italy and Germany. That compares with exports of $30.2 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for railway service vehicles?
The HS code for railway service vehicles is heading 8604. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8604.00. It sits in HS chapter 86 (railway, tramway locomotives, rolling-stock and parts thereof; railway or tramway track fixtures and fittings and parts thereof; mechanical (including electro-mechanical) traffic signalling equipment of all kinds). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8604 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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