Electro-discharge cutting machines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electro-discharge cutting machines by Turkey reached $25.3 million in 2024 (2.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 137 countries. Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $46.1 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 | $25.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2023 | $46.1M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $45.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $39.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $30.3M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $20.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $22.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $24.4M | 1.2K t |
Where Turkey imports electro-discharge cutting machines from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Thailand (18%), Taiwan (14%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.8M | 31% |
| Thailand | $4.5M | 18% |
| Taiwan | $3.4M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $2.1M | 8.1% |
| Japan | $1.5M | 6% |
| Luxembourg | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $551K | 2.2% |
| Serbia | $387K | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $230K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.72 per kg, 40% below the world average of $19.44, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electro-discharge cutting machines exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported electro-discharge cutting machines worth $7.7 million (587 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Russia (40%), Poland (8%), Iraq (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $3.1M | 40% |
| Poland | $607K | 7.9% |
| Iraq | $523K | 6.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $495K | 6.4% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $334K | 4.3% |
| Germany | $332K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $331K | 4.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $276K | 3.6% |
| Qatar | $208K | 2.7% |
| France | $202K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey electro-discharge cutting machines imports (HS 8456.30): 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 8456.30: Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material, operated by electro-discharge processes.
Common questions
What is the value of electro-discharge cutting machines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported electro-discharge cutting machines worth $25.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 137 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply electro-discharge cutting machines to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($7.8 million), followed by Thailand (18%) and Taiwan (14%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 111% on the year.
What is the average import price of electro-discharge cutting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.72 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $19.44 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electro-discharge cutting machines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $24.4 million in 2017 to $25.3 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $46.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $31.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export electro-discharge cutting machines?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Poland and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $17.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electro-discharge cutting machines?
The HS code for electro-discharge cutting machines is subheading 8456.30. 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 8456 page.
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