Escalators and moving walkways imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported escalators and moving walkways worth $18.4 million (3.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 167 countries. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $45.3 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 | $18.4M | 3.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $16.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $20.8M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $13.8M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $29.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2018 | $45.3M | 10.9K t |
| 2017 | $37.1M | 10.4K t |
Where Turkey imports escalators and moving walkways from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.1M | 98% |
| Egypt | $70K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $64K | 0.4% |
| France | $55K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $46K | 0.3% |
| United States | $40K | 0.2% |
| Slovenia | $17K | 0.1% |
| Norway | $5K | 0% |
| Austria | $4K | 0% |
| Spain | $3K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.76 per kg, close to the world average of $5.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Escalators and moving walkways exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported escalators and moving walkways worth $2.5 million (377 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (48%), Taiwan (16%), Iraq (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Slovenia grew fastest (+624% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.2M | 48% |
| Taiwan | $393K | 16% |
| Iraq | $315K | 13% |
| Syria | $157K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $91K | 3.6% |
| Slovenia | $85K | 3.4% |
| Switzerland | $81K | 3.2% |
| DR Congo | $41K | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $36K | 1.4% |
| Russia | $28K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey escalators and moving walkways imports (HS 8428.40): 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 8428.40: Escalators and moving walkways.
Common questions
What is the value of escalators and moving walkways imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported escalators and moving walkways worth $18.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 167 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply escalators and moving walkways to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($18.1 million), followed by Egypt (0%) and Italy (0%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of escalators and moving walkways per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.76 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $5.41 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of escalators and moving walkways to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.1 million in 2017 to $18.4 million in 2024, a fall of 50%. The peak was 2018 at $45.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export escalators and moving walkways?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Taiwan and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $15.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for escalators and moving walkways?
The HS code for escalators and moving walkways is subheading 8428.40. 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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