Construction and public works machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported construction and public works machinery worth $51.0 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $63.8 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 | $51.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $49.9M | 3.6K t |
| 2022 | $25.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $35.9M | 3.0K t |
| 2020 | $36.7M | 3.2K t |
| 2019 | $29.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2018 | $44.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $63.8M | 7.5K t |
Where Turkey imports construction and public works machinery from
Germany alone supplied 68% of it. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+182% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $34.6M | 68% |
| Italy | $4.3M | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 2.7% |
| United States | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| China | $1.1M | 2.2% |
| Bulgaria | $1.0M | 2% |
| Lithuania | $875K | 1.7% |
| France | $725K | 1.4% |
| Denmark | $627K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.74 per kg, close to the world average of $12.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Construction and public works machinery exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported construction and public works machinery worth $42.0 million (4.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Iraq (12%), Turkmenistan (8%), Kazakhstan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $5.1M | 12% |
| Turkmenistan | $3.4M | 8.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.8M | 6.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.4M | 5.6% |
| Russia | $2.3M | 5.6% |
| Libya | $1.8M | 4.3% |
| Georgia | $1.8M | 4.2% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.6M | 3.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.4M | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey construction and public works machinery imports (HS 8479.10): 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 8479.10: Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the like.
Common questions
What is the value of construction and public works machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported construction and public works machinery worth $51.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply construction and public works machinery to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($34.6 million), followed by Italy (8%) and the Netherlands (3%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 717% on the year.
What is the average import price of construction and public works machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.74 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $12.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of construction and public works machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $63.8 million in 2017 to $51.0 million in 2024, a fall of 20%. The peak was 2017 at $63.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $42.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export construction and public works machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $42.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for construction and public works machinery?
The HS code for construction and public works machinery is subheading 8479.10. 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 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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