Bridge and gantry cranes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of bridge and gantry cranes by Turkey reached $100.1 million in 2024 (9.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 181 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 44% 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 | $100.1M | 9.6K t |
| 2023 | $95.2M | 13.7K t |
| 2022 | $55.6M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $91.3M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $53.4M | 7.4K t |
| 2019 | $42.9M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $41.6M | 5.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 875 t |
Where Turkey imports bridge and gantry cranes from
Ireland alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+344% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $54.3M | 54% |
| China | $20.0M | 20% |
| Russia | $14.7M | 15% |
| Italy | $3.1M | 3.1% |
| United States | $1.8M | 1.8% |
| Norway | $1.6M | 1.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.0M | 1% |
| Germany | $752K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $742K | 0.7% |
| Spain | $428K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.40 per kg, 50% above the world average of $6.95. 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.
Bridge and gantry cranes exports from Turkey
Exports of bridge and gantry cranes by Turkey reached $43.8 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 114 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (23%), Russia (10%), Algeria (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Australia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $10.2M | 23% |
| Russia | $4.4M | 10% |
| Algeria | $3.9M | 8.9% |
| Australia | $3.3M | 7.6% |
| Iraq | $2.6M | 6% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.9M | 4.3% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.2M | 2.8% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| Zambia | $1.2M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bridge and gantry cranes imports (HS 8426.19): 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 8426.19: Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of bridge and gantry cranes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bridge and gantry cranes worth $100.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 181 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply bridge and gantry cranes to Turkey?
Ireland was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($54.3 million), followed by China (20%) and Russia (15%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 878% on the year.
What is the average import price of bridge and gantry cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.40 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $6.95 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of bridge and gantry cranes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $100.1 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $61.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export bridge and gantry cranes?
Yes. Turkey exported $43.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Russia and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $56.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for bridge and gantry cranes?
The HS code for bridge and gantry cranes is subheading 8426.19. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8426 page.
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