Railway signalling equipment imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $49.5 million of railway signalling equipment in 2024 (124 tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 141 countries for imports of this product. That is 92% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $65.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $49.5M | 124 t |
| 2023 | $25.8M | 106 t |
| 2022 | $12.7M | 93 t |
| 2021 | $31.0M | 144 t |
| 2020 | $32.9M | 198 t |
| 2019 | $36.8M | 219 t |
| 2018 | $65.6M | 339 t |
| 2017 | $37.6M | 268 t |
Where Turkey imports railway signalling equipment from
One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 71% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+496% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $35.3M | 71% |
| Germany | $4.8M | 9.6% |
| Hungary | $3.4M | 6.8% |
| Austria | $2.2M | 4.4% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Sweden | $662K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $623K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $576K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $467K | 0.9% |
| United States | $323K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $398.53 per kg, 163% above the world average of $151.44. 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 signalling equipment exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported railway signalling equipment worth $996 thousand (9 tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (40%), Canada (26%), Uruguay (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $400K | 40% |
| Canada | $259K | 26% |
| Uruguay | $156K | 16% |
| Germany | $62K | 6.2% |
| Portugal | $39K | 3.9% |
| France | $37K | 3.7% |
| Algeria | $19K | 1.9% |
| Croatia | $17K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $5K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $2K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey railway signalling equipment imports (HS 8530.10): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8530.10: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for railways or tramways (excluding those of heading no. 8608).
Common questions
What is the value of railway signalling equipment imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported railway signalling equipment worth $49.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 124 tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 141 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 92% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway signalling equipment to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($35.3 million), followed by Germany (10%) and Hungary (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 732% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway signalling equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $398.53 per kg in 2024, 163% above the world average of $151.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of railway signalling equipment to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.6 million in 2017 to $49.5 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2018 at $65.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $36.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export railway signalling equipment?
Yes. Turkey exported $996 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Canada and Uruguay. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $48.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway signalling equipment?
The HS code for railway signalling equipment is subheading 8530.10. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8530 page.
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