Food processing machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of food processing machinery by Turkey reached $425.6 million in 2024 (13.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 220 countries. Value rose 51% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $425.6M | 13.7K t |
| 2023 | $281.3M | 8.6K t |
| 2022 | $203.8M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $193.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $195.5M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $181.8M | 6.9K t |
| 2018 | $182.5M | 6.2K t |
| 2017 | $162.9M | 5.0K t |
Where Turkey imports food processing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Germany (23%), Italy (23%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $97.3M | 23% |
| Italy | $96.3M | 23% |
| Netherlands | $68.7M | 16% |
| Denmark | $27.7M | 6.5% |
| United States | $21.4M | 5% |
| China | $21.4M | 5% |
| France | $13.1M | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $11.8M | 2.8% |
| Austria | $11.6M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $8.7M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8438
| 8438.80 | Machinery: used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink, n.e.c. in heading no. 8438 | 21% |
| 8438.10 | Machinery: industrial, for bakery and for the manufacture of macaroni, spaghetti or similar products | 19% |
| 8438.50 | Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of meat or poultry | 18% |
| 8438.20 | Machinery: industrial, for the manufacture of confectionery, cocoa or chocolate | 14% |
| 8438.90 | Machinery: parts of those machines used in the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink | 12% |
| 8438.60 | Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of fruits, nuts or vegetables | 11% |
| 8438.30 | Machinery: industrial, for sugar manufacture | 4% |
| 8438.40 | Machinery: industrial, brewery machinery | 2.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8438.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.09 per kg, close to the world average of $26.89.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food processing machinery exports from Turkey
Exports of food processing machinery by Turkey reached $367.7 million in 2024 (21.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 187 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Russia (12%), Algeria (8%), Iraq (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $42.5M | 12% |
| Algeria | $30.1M | 8.2% |
| Iraq | $17.5M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14.8M | 4% |
| Uzbekistan | $14.4M | 3.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $13.8M | 3.8% |
| India | $12.5M | 3.4% |
| Egypt | $10.9M | 3% |
| Romania | $10.5M | 2.9% |
| Bulgaria | $10.3M | 2.8% |
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 8438: Machinery n.e.c. in this chapter, for the industrial preparation or manufacture of food or drink; other than machinery for extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable or microbial fats or oils.
Common questions
What is the value of food processing machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported food processing machinery worth $425.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 220 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 51% on 2023.
Which countries supply food processing machinery to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($97.3 million), followed by Italy (23%) and the Netherlands (16%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of food processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.09 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $26.89 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 food processing machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $162.9 million in 2017 to $425.6 million in 2024, an increase of 161%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export food processing machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $367.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Algeria and Iraq. That compares with imports of $425.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for food processing machinery?
The HS code for food processing machinery is heading 8438. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8438.80 (21% of the value) and 8438.10 (19%). 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 8438 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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