Industrial steam turbines (medium power) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in industrial steam turbines (medium power) was worth $538.8 million in 2024, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017, and up 28% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $538.8M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $421.6M | 17.6K t |
| 2022 | $518.9M | 22.8K t |
| 2021 | $598.1M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $428.1M | 13.9K t |
| 2019 | $609.7M | 15.9K t |
| 2018 | $677.3M | 26.5K t |
| 2017 | $607.9M | 16.4K t |
Top industrial steam turbines (medium power) exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 23% of world exports, followed by India and the Czech Republic. The top three supply 51% between them, out of 53 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $125.4M | 23% |
| India | $87.8M | 16% |
| Czech Republic | $60.5M | 11% |
| Japan | $57.3M | 11% |
| Italy | $51.3M | 9.5% |
| Germany | $46.7M | 8.7% |
| United States | $24.6M | 4.6% |
| Brazil | $23.4M | 4.4% |
| France | $12.4M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $11.1M | 2.1% |
| Turkey | $8.4M | 1.6% |
| Israel | $7.7M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 8% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia and Malaysia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 21% across 120 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.2M | 8.4% |
| Indonesia | $36.6M | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $29.7M | 5.5% |
| United States | $27.0M | 5% |
| Vietnam | $22.0M | 4.1% |
| Germany | $21.6M | 4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $19.0M | 3.5% |
| Taiwan | $17.9M | 3.3% |
| Russia | $14.5M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $14.1M | 2.6% |
| India | $13.7M | 2.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $12.5M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $31.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $60.48 per kg and China $18.76 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 8406.82: Turbines: steam and other vapour turbines, (for other than marine propulsion), of an output not exceeding 40MW. HS 8406 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most industrial steam turbines (medium power)?
China exported $125.4 million in 2024, 23% of the world total, followed by India (16%) and the Czech Republic (11%). In all, 53 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most industrial steam turbines (medium power)?
China imported $45.2 million in 2024, 8% of world imports, ahead of Indonesia (7%) and Malaysia (6%). The top three importers together take 21%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in industrial steam turbines (medium power)?
It was worth $538.8 million in 2024, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 11% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $677.3 million. 53 countries reported exports and 120 reported imports.
What is the average price of industrial steam turbines (medium power) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $31.26 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $60.48 per kg and China $18.76 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for industrial steam turbines (medium power)?
The HS code for industrial steam turbines (medium power) is subheading 8406.82, in chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 8406 page.
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