Excavators with rotating superstructure imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of excavators with rotating superstructure by Turkey reached $784.7 million in 2024 (166.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $1.09 billion.
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 | $784.7M | 166.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.09B | 227.2K t |
| 2022 | $495.1M | 115.0K t |
| 2021 | $341.4M | 74.0K t |
| 2020 | $176.4M | 38.3K t |
| 2019 | $69.2M | 14.1K t |
| 2018 | $359.9M | 74.8K t |
| 2017 | $440.4M | 97.0K t |
Where Turkey imports excavators with rotating superstructure from
Most of the value came from China (39%), Japan (35%), South Korea (17%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $304.0M | 39% |
| Japan | $271.9M | 35% |
| South Korea | $130.5M | 17% |
| France | $30.2M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $19.6M | 2.5% |
| India | $4.3M | 0.6% |
| Tanzania | $3.6M | 0.5% |
| Austria | $3.6M | 0.5% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 0.4% |
| Georgia | $3.2M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.73 per kg, close to the world average of $4.97.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Excavators with rotating superstructure exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $95.3 million (18.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Spain (12%), Georgia (9%), Slovenia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, North Macedonia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $11.3M | 12% |
| Georgia | $8.6M | 9.1% |
| Slovenia | $7.4M | 7.7% |
| Algeria | $7.0M | 7.4% |
| North Macedonia | $5.5M | 5.7% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 5.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $4.7M | 5% |
| Cyprus | $4.2M | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $3.6M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.9M | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey excavators with rotating superstructure imports (HS 8429.52): 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 8429.52: Mechanical shovels, excavators and shovel loaders: with a 360 degree revolving super structure.
Common questions
What is the value of excavators with rotating superstructure imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported excavators with rotating superstructure worth $784.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 166.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 216 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply excavators with rotating superstructure to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($304.0 million), followed by Japan (35%) and South Korea (17%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Tanzania grew fastest among the top ten, up 964% on the year.
What is the average import price of excavators with rotating superstructure per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.73 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $4.97 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of excavators with rotating superstructure to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $440.4 million in 2017 to $784.7 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2023 at $1.09 billion. Over 8 years the average was $469.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export excavators with rotating superstructure?
Yes. Turkey exported $95.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Georgia and Slovenia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $689.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure?
The HS code for excavators with rotating superstructure is subheading 8429.52. 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.
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