Excavation machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of excavation machinery by Turkey reached $394.3 million in 2024 (57.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 216 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 51% on 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 | $394.3M | 57.2K t |
| 2023 | $261.8M | 52.7K t |
| 2022 | $221.5M | 29.4K t |
| 2021 | $155.2M | 21.5K t |
| 2020 | $101.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2019 | $102.8M | 14.3K t |
| 2018 | $222.5M | 24.0K t |
| 2017 | $314.9M | 31.2K t |
Where Turkey imports excavation machinery from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Germany (23%), Sweden (13%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $102.6M | 26% |
| Germany | $90.9M | 23% |
| Sweden | $50.7M | 13% |
| Finland | $28.9M | 7.3% |
| Peru | $28.7M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $13.2M | 3.3% |
| India | $11.2M | 2.8% |
| France | $9.9M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $7.4M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $6.4M | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8430
| 8430.41 | Boring or sinking machinery: self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430 | 61% |
| 8430.31 | Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: self-propelled | 12% |
| 8430.49 | Boring and sinking machinery: not self-propelled | 9.5% |
| 8430.50 | Machinery: for handling earth, minerals or ores, self-propelled, n.e.c. in heading no. 8430 | 5.8% |
| 8430.39 | Coal or rock cutters and tunnelling machinery: not self-propelled | 4.6% |
| 8430.69 | Machinery: for moving, levelling, scraping, grading, excavating earth minerals or ores: not self propelled n.e.c in 84.30 | 3.9% |
| 8430.10 | Pile-drivers and pile-extractors | 2.9% |
| 8430.61 | Machinery: for tamping or compacting, not self-propelled | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8430.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.90 per kg, 160% above the world average of $2.65. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavation machinery exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported excavation machinery worth $119.1 million (12.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (12%), Algeria (10%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Tajikistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $14.3M | 12% |
| Algeria | $12.1M | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $9.9M | 8.3% |
| Liberia | $7.0M | 5.9% |
| Iran | $6.1M | 5.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $5.0M | 4.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $4.6M | 3.9% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 2.4% |
| Bulgaria | $2.8M | 2.3% |
| Tajikistan | $2.7M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8430: Moving, grading, levelling, scraping, excavating, tamping, compacting, extracting or boring machinery, for earth, minerals, or ores; pile drivers and extractors; snow ploughs and snow blowers.
Common questions
What is the value of excavation machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported excavation machinery worth $394.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 57.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 216 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavation machinery to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($102.6 million), followed by Germany (23%) and Sweden (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.90 per kg in 2024, 160% above the world average of $2.65 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 excavation machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $314.9 million in 2017 to $394.3 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export excavation machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $119.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Algeria and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $275.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavation machinery?
The HS code for excavation machinery is heading 8430. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8430.41 (61% of the value) and 8430.31 (12%). 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 8430 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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