Crane imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $507.7 million of crane in 2024 (80.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 13% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% 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 | $507.7M | 80.3K t |
| 2023 | $582.4M | 137.9K t |
| 2022 | $213.0M | 35.1K t |
| 2021 | $201.6M | 37.6K t |
| 2020 | $209.5M | 33.9K t |
| 2019 | $147.3M | 17.6K t |
| 2018 | $194.3M | 28.2K t |
| 2017 | $153.9M | 26.0K t |
Where Turkey imports crane from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Germany (23%), Ireland (11%). Among the main suppliers, Russia grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $169.6M | 33% |
| Germany | $118.4M | 23% |
| Ireland | $56.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $38.8M | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $27.9M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $25.0M | 4.9% |
| Russia | $24.1M | 4.8% |
| France | $6.4M | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $5.2M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $4.7M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8426
| 8426.41 | Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 27% |
| 8426.49 | Cranes: self-propelled derricks and cranes, not on tyres, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 22% |
| 8426.19 | Cranes: transporter, gantry and bridge cranes | 20% |
| 8426.20 | Cranes: tower cranes | 12% |
| 8426.99 | Cranes and derricks: for other than mounting on road vehicles, n.e.c. in heading no. 8426 | 7.5% |
| 8426.91 | Cranes and derricks: designed for mounting on road vehicles | 3.9% |
| 8426.11 | Cranes: overhead travelling cranes on fixed support | 3.6% |
| 8426.30 | Cranes: portal or pedestal jib cranes | 2.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8426.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.32 per kg, close to the world average of $6.26.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Crane exports from Turkey
Exports of crane by Turkey reached $147.7 million in 2024 (22.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (13%), Russia (10%), Algeria (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+606% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $19.0M | 13% |
| Russia | $15.1M | 10% |
| Algeria | $15.1M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15.0M | 10% |
| Uzbekistan | $5.2M | 3.6% |
| Iraq | $4.9M | 3.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $4.7M | 3.2% |
| Australia | $3.7M | 2.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $3.6M | 2.5% |
| Iran | $3.1M | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Derricks, cranes, including cable cranes, mobile lifting frames, straddle carriers and works trucks fitted with a crane.
Common questions
What is the value of crane imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported crane worth $507.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 214 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply crane to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($169.6 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Ireland (11%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 254% on the year.
What is the average import price of crane per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.32 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $6.26 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 crane to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $153.9 million in 2017 to $507.7 million in 2024, an increase of 230%. The peak was 2023 at $582.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export crane?
Yes. Turkey exported $147.7 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 $360.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for crane?
The HS code for crane is heading 8426. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8426.41 (27% of the value) and 8426.49 (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 8426 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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