Automatic resistance welders imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $44.7 million of automatic resistance welders in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 184 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $44.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $44.4M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $27.7M | 863 t |
| 2021 | $19.1M | 503 t |
| 2020 | $31.3M | 927 t |
| 2019 | $21.6M | 486 t |
| 2018 | $27.0M | 654 t |
| 2017 | $42.0M | 1.2K t |
Where Turkey imports automatic resistance welders from
Most of the value came from Italy (28%), Switzerland (25%), Hungary (14%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $12.7M | 29% |
| Switzerland | $11.1M | 25% |
| Hungary | $6.3M | 14% |
| China | $3.0M | 6.8% |
| Austria | $2.5M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 5.4% |
| France | $2.0M | 4.6% |
| Norway | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $1.0M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $497K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.61 per kg, 33% above the world average of $29.79. 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 resistance welders exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $15.8 million of automatic resistance welders in 2024 (383 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Belarus (34%), Kazakhstan (33%), Romania (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+702% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | $5.4M | 34% |
| Kazakhstan | $5.2M | 33% |
| Romania | $973K | 6.2% |
| Russia | $512K | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $469K | 3% |
| Albania | $357K | 2.3% |
| United States | $353K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $322K | 2% |
| Slovakia | $270K | 1.7% |
| Serbia | $253K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey automatic resistance welders imports (HS 8515.21): 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 8515.21: Welding machines and apparatus: for resistance welding of metal, fully or partly automatic, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of automatic resistance welders imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported automatic resistance welders worth $44.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 184 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply automatic resistance welders to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($12.7 million), followed by Switzerland (25%) and Hungary (14%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 321% on the year.
What is the average import price of automatic resistance welders per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.61 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $29.79 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of automatic resistance welders to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.0 million in 2017 to $44.7 million in 2024, an increase of 7%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $32.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export automatic resistance welders?
Yes. Turkey exported $15.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belarus, Kazakhstan and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $28.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for automatic resistance welders?
The HS code for automatic resistance welders is subheading 8515.21. 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.
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