Excavator imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $1.38 billion of excavator in 2024 (233.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 20% from 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 | $1.38B | 233.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.72B | 297.7K t |
| 2022 | $892.8M | 167.9K t |
| 2021 | $634.7M | 112.9K t |
| 2020 | $337.7M | 60.2K t |
| 2019 | $148.6M | 25.2K t |
| 2018 | $697.1M | 117.7K t |
| 2017 | $873.2M | 155.3K t |
Where Turkey imports excavator from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Japan (25%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $401.9M | 29% |
| Japan | $344.4M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $169.9M | 12% |
| South Korea | $145.2M | 11% |
| Sweden | $63.2M | 4.6% |
| Austria | $38.7M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $36.7M | 2.7% |
| France | $36.1M | 2.6% |
| Brazil | $21.2M | 1.5% |
| Italy | $21.0M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8429
| 8429.52 | Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure | 57% |
| 8429.51 | Front-end shovel loaders | 22% |
| 8429.59 | Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: n.e.c. in item no. 8429.50 | 12% |
| 8429.11 | Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, track laying | 3.4% |
| 8429.40 | Tamping machines and road rollers: self-propelled | 3.2% |
| 8429.20 | Graders and levellers | 3.1% |
| 8429.19 | Bulldozers and angledozers: self-propelled, other than track laying | 0.1% |
| 8429.30 | Scrapers: self-propelled | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8429.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.92 per kg, close to the world average of $5.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavator exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported excavator worth $418.0 million (57.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (28%), Georgia (9%), Spain (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $115.7M | 28% |
| Georgia | $35.7M | 8.5% |
| Spain | $27.1M | 6.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $19.8M | 4.7% |
| Bulgaria | $17.2M | 4.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $16.2M | 3.9% |
| Tunisia | $11.7M | 2.8% |
| Algeria | $10.7M | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $10.2M | 2.5% |
| Romania | $8.9M | 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 8429: Bulldozers, graders, levellers, scrapers, angledozers, mechanical shovels, excavators, shovel loaders, tamping machines and road rollers, self-propelled.
Common questions
What is the value of excavator imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported excavator worth $1.38 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 233.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavator to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($401.9 million), followed by Japan (25%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.92 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $5.55 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 excavator to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $873.2 million in 2017 to $1.38 billion in 2024, an increase of 58%. The peak was 2023 at $1.72 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export excavator?
Yes. Turkey exported $418.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Georgia and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $963.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavator?
The HS code for excavator is heading 8429. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8429.52 (57% of the value) and 8429.51 (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 8429 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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