Railway wheels and axles imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $67.5 million of railway wheels and axles in 2024 (17.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $67.5M | 17.4K t |
| 2023 | $60.7M | 17.2K t |
| 2022 | $38.0M | 12.0K t |
| 2021 | $33.1M | 11.9K t |
| 2020 | $36.0M | 11.8K t |
| 2019 | $23.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2018 | $18.8M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $25.4M | 7.3K t |
Where Turkey imports railway wheels and axles from
The largest suppliers were Czech Republic (28%), Germany (23%), China (22%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $19.2M | 29% |
| Germany | $15.8M | 24% |
| China | $14.8M | 22% |
| Ukraine | $3.6M | 5.3% |
| Bulgaria | $3.5M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 4.8% |
| France | $1.6M | 2.4% |
| Russia | $901K | 1.3% |
| United States | $879K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $852K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.88 per kg, 31% above the world average of $2.96. 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 wheels and axles exports from Turkey
Exports of railway wheels and axles by Turkey reached $32.3 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Bulgaria (29%), Germany (15%), Poland (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $9.5M | 29% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 15% |
| Poland | $3.4M | 11% |
| Slovakia | $2.7M | 8.4% |
| Romania | $1.9M | 5.9% |
| Croatia | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Spain | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| Slovenia | $1.2M | 3.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.2M | 3.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey railway wheels and axles imports (HS 8607.19): 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 8607.19: Railway or tramway locomotives or rolling stock: parts, axles and wheels, and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of railway wheels and axles imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported railway wheels and axles worth $67.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 168 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply railway wheels and axles to Turkey?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($19.2 million), followed by Germany (23%) and China (22%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 364% on the year.
What is the average import price of railway wheels and axles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.88 per kg in 2024, 31% above the world average of $2.96 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of railway wheels and axles to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $25.4 million in 2017 to $67.5 million in 2024, an increase of 166%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $37.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export railway wheels and axles?
Yes. Turkey exported $32.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, Germany and Poland. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $35.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for railway wheels and axles?
The HS code for railway wheels and axles is subheading 8607.19. 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 8607 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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