Diesel engine imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported diesel engine worth $2.66 billion (165.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 216 countries for imports of this product. That is 14% less than in 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 | $2.66B | 165.1K t |
| 2023 | $3.10B | 204.6K t |
| 2022 | $2.75B | 194.8K t |
| 2021 | $2.55B | 171.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.09B | 140.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.12B | 137.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.47B | 155.6K t |
| 2017 | $2.59B | 167.0K t |
Where Turkey imports diesel engine from
Most of the value came from United Kingdom (40%), Germany (19%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $1.07B | 40% |
| Germany | $504.3M | 19% |
| Italy | $189.8M | 7.1% |
| China | $152.6M | 5.7% |
| France | $115.9M | 4.4% |
| Spain | $107.8M | 4.1% |
| United States | $99.9M | 3.8% |
| Poland | $99.0M | 3.7% |
| India | $86.9M | 3.3% |
| Japan | $69.6M | 2.6% |
Product types under HS 8408
| 8408.20 | Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of… | 75% |
| 8408.90 | Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or… | 19% |
| 8408.10 | Engines: for marine propulsion, compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines) | 6.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8408.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.10 per kg, close to the world average of $15.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Diesel engine exports from Turkey
Exports of diesel engine by Turkey reached $84.7 million in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kazakhstan (14%), Azerbaijan (13%), Pakistan (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+771% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $11.9M | 14% |
| Azerbaijan | $11.2M | 13% |
| Pakistan | $11.2M | 13% |
| China | $7.7M | 9.1% |
| India | $4.6M | 5.4% |
| Russia | $3.3M | 3.8% |
| Belarus | $2.7M | 3.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.4M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $2.3M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 2.4% |
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 8408: Compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines).
Common questions
What is the value of diesel engine imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported diesel engine worth $2.66 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 165.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 216 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply diesel engine to Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($1.07 billion), followed by Germany (19%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average import price of diesel engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.10 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $15.07 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 diesel engine to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.59 billion in 2017 to $2.66 billion in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $3.10 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export diesel engine?
Yes. Turkey exported $84.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan and Pakistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.57 billion a year.
What is the HS code for diesel engine?
The HS code for diesel engine is heading 8408. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8408.20 (75% of the value) and 8408.90 (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 8408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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