Foundry equipment parts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported foundry equipment parts worth $36.2 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 26% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $48.6 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 | $36.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $48.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $33.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $19.2M | 945 t |
| 2020 | $24.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $21.0M | 887 t |
| 2018 | $13.2M | 736 t |
| 2017 | $15.8M | 459 t |
Where Turkey imports foundry equipment parts from
The largest suppliers were Italy (38%), Germany (19%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+128% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $13.9M | 38% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 20% |
| China | $5.4M | 15% |
| Romania | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| Finland | $1.8M | 4.9% |
| United States | $1.6M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $809K | 2.2% |
| Switzerland | $786K | 2.2% |
| Austria | $503K | 1.4% |
| France | $501K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.72 per kg, 189% above the world average of $11.33. 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.
Foundry equipment parts exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported foundry equipment parts worth $25.5 million (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (24%), Iraq (16%), Guinea (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.2M | 24% |
| Iraq | $4.0M | 16% |
| Guinea | $2.2M | 8.5% |
| United States | $2.1M | 8.4% |
| Algeria | $1.0M | 4.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $891K | 3.5% |
| Egypt | $866K | 3.4% |
| Austria | $796K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $775K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $741K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey foundry equipment parts imports (HS 8454.90): 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 8454.90: Machines: parts of converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of foundry equipment parts imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported foundry equipment parts worth $36.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 174 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply foundry equipment parts to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($13.9 million), followed by Germany (19%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 200% on the year.
What is the average import price of foundry equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.72 per kg in 2024, 189% above the world average of $11.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of foundry equipment parts to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.8 million in 2017 to $36.2 million in 2024, an increase of 130%. The peak was 2023 at $48.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export foundry equipment parts?
Yes. Turkey exported $25.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Iraq and Guinea. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $10.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for foundry equipment parts?
The HS code for foundry equipment parts is subheading 8454.90. 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 8454 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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