Gas welding and brazing apparatus imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gas welding and brazing apparatus by Turkey reached $3.0 million in 2024 (95 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 8% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $6.8 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 | $3.0M | 95 t |
| 2023 | $3.3M | 78 t |
| 2022 | $6.8M | 289 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 88 t |
| 2020 | $2.7M | 72 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 92 t |
| 2018 | $2.4M | 50 t |
| 2017 | $3.0M | 77 t |
Where Turkey imports gas welding and brazing apparatus from
The largest suppliers were Germany (27%), South Korea (26%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $821K | 27% |
| South Korea | $780K | 26% |
| China | $559K | 18% |
| Bulgaria | $292K | 9.6% |
| Italy | $175K | 5.8% |
| Poland | $89K | 2.9% |
| United States | $70K | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 1.8% |
| Canada | $47K | 1.6% |
| Thailand | $31K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.80 per kg, 42% above the world average of $22.34. 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.
Gas welding and brazing apparatus exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.4 million of gas welding and brazing apparatus in 2024 (94 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (13%), Bulgaria (10%), Australia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $307K | 13% |
| Bulgaria | $226K | 9.6% |
| Australia | $183K | 7.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $156K | 6.6% |
| Malaysia | $147K | 6.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $126K | 5.3% |
| Portugal | $121K | 5.1% |
| Hungary | $103K | 4.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $102K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $100K | 4.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey gas welding and brazing apparatus imports (HS 8468.20): 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 8468.20: Machinery and apparatus: gas operated machinery and apparatus n.e.c. in item no. 8468.10, for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of gas welding and brazing apparatus imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported gas welding and brazing apparatus worth $3.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 95 tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 201 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply gas welding and brazing apparatus to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($821 thousand), followed by South Korea (26%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 184% on the year.
What is the average import price of gas welding and brazing apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.80 per kg in 2024, 42% above the world average of $22.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gas welding and brazing apparatus to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.0 million in 2017 to $3.0 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2022 at $6.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export gas welding and brazing apparatus?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Bulgaria and Australia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $670 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for gas welding and brazing apparatus?
The HS code for gas welding and brazing apparatus is subheading 8468.20. 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 8468 page.
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