Automatic arc welders imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported automatic arc welders worth $35.3 million (951 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $46.8 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 | $35.3M | 951 t |
| 2023 | $46.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 646 t |
| 2021 | $22.0M | 565 t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 348 t |
| 2019 | $13.3M | 379 t |
| 2018 | $18.6M | 413 t |
| 2017 | $22.3M | 562 t |
Where Turkey imports automatic arc welders from
The largest suppliers were Germany (35%), Austria (20%), China (9%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+311% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.4M | 35% |
| Austria | $7.1M | 20% |
| China | $3.3M | 9.4% |
| France | $1.8M | 5.2% |
| United States | $1.8M | 5% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $962K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $904K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $786K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.14 per kg, 23% above the world average of $30.22. 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.
Automatic arc welders exports from Turkey
Exports of automatic arc welders by Turkey reached $16.5 million in 2024 (601 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (15%), Romania (13%), Hungary (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $2.5M | 15% |
| Romania | $2.1M | 13% |
| Hungary | $2.0M | 12% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.3M | 7.8% |
| United States | $1.1M | 6.7% |
| France | $1.0M | 6.3% |
| Morocco | $892K | 5.4% |
| Australia | $577K | 3.5% |
| Italy | $511K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $430K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey automatic arc welders imports (HS 8515.31): 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 8515.31: Welding machines and apparatus: for arc (including plasma arc) welding of metals, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic arc welders imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported automatic arc welders worth $35.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 951 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic arc welders to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($12.4 million), followed by Austria (20%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 311% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic arc welders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.14 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $30.22 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic arc welders to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.3 million in 2017 to $35.3 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $46.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $25.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export automatic arc welders?
Yes. Turkey exported $16.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Romania and Hungary. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $18.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic arc welders?
The HS code for automatic arc welders is subheading 8515.31. 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 8515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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