Conveyor imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of conveyor by Turkey reached $605.8 million in 2024 (60.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. 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 | $605.8M | 60.7K t |
| 2023 | $601.4M | 63.5K t |
| 2022 | $489.2M | 59.1K t |
| 2021 | $515.6M | 61.0K t |
| 2020 | $378.1M | 47.0K t |
| 2019 | $383.3M | 52.4K t |
| 2018 | $539.4M | 83.1K t |
| 2017 | $667.9M | 97.6K t |
Where Turkey imports conveyor from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Italy (20%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $175.8M | 29% |
| Italy | $118.2M | 20% |
| Germany | $95.3M | 16% |
| Netherlands | $21.3M | 3.5% |
| France | $19.6M | 3.2% |
| Slovakia | $17.1M | 2.8% |
| United States | $12.6M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $12.5M | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $12.3M | 2% |
| South Korea | $11.1M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8428
| 8428.90 | Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428 | 38% |
| 8428.39 | Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20, 8428.31, 8428.32 or 8428.33 | 22% |
| 8428.10 | Lifts and skip hoists | 16% |
| 8428.33 | Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, belt type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31 | 13% |
| 8428.20 | Elevators and conveyors: pneumatic | 4.1% |
| 8428.40 | Escalators and moving walkways | 3% |
| 8428.32 | Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods or materials, bucket type, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 or 8428.31 | 1.6% |
| 8428.31 | Elevators and conveyors: continuous-action, for goods and materials, specially designed for underground use, n.e.c. in item no. 8428.20 | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8428.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.98 per kg, close to the world average of $10.33.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Conveyor exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $528.7 million of conveyor in 2024 (80.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Russia (19%), Algeria (6%), Kazakhstan (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+158% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $102.6M | 19% |
| Algeria | $31.2M | 5.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $30.1M | 5.7% |
| United States | $26.6M | 5% |
| Ukraine | $18.0M | 3.4% |
| Romania | $16.6M | 3.1% |
| Iraq | $15.1M | 2.9% |
| Georgia | $12.4M | 2.3% |
| Germany | $11.9M | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11.4M | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8428: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery; n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426 or 8427 (e.g. lifts, escalators, conveyors, teleferics).
Common questions
What is the value of conveyor imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported conveyor worth $605.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 60.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply conveyor to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($175.8 million), followed by Italy (20%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 69 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of conveyor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.33 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of conveyor to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $667.9 million in 2017 to $605.8 million in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2017 at $667.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export conveyor?
Yes. Turkey exported $528.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Algeria and Kazakhstan. That compares with imports of $605.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for conveyor?
The HS code for conveyor is heading 8428. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8428.90 (38% of the value) and 8428.39 (22%). 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 8428 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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