Gear boxes and speed changers imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gear boxes and speed changers by Turkey reached $431.4 million in 2024 (29.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 13% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $431.4M | 29.2K t |
| 2023 | $382.2M | 27.5K t |
| 2022 | $320.6M | 20.5K t |
| 2021 | $254.5M | 18.1K t |
| 2020 | $191.3M | 13.7K t |
| 2019 | $167.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $203.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2017 | $213.1M | 13.8K t |
Where Turkey imports gear boxes and speed changers from
The largest suppliers were Germany (34%), Italy (21%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+56% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $146.3M | 34% |
| Italy | $89.6M | 21% |
| China | $62.3M | 15% |
| India | $27.8M | 6.4% |
| South Korea | $9.1M | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $9.1M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $7.8M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $7.8M | 1.8% |
| France | $7.1M | 1.7% |
| United States | $6.8M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.80 per kg, close to the world average of $17.52.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gear boxes and speed changers exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported gear boxes and speed changers worth $160.1 million (13.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Russia (11%), Germany (11%), Kazakhstan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Kyrgyzstan grew fastest (+266% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $18.0M | 11% |
| Germany | $18.0M | 11% |
| Kazakhstan | $12.6M | 7.9% |
| Iran | $12.5M | 7.8% |
| Belarus | $8.3M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $7.5M | 4.7% |
| Iraq | $4.2M | 2.7% |
| United States | $3.9M | 2.4% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $3.8M | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $3.7M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey gear boxes and speed changers imports (HS 8483.40): 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 8483.40: Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and other speed changers, including torque converters.
Common questions
What is the value of gear boxes and speed changers imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported gear boxes and speed changers worth $431.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 217 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear boxes and speed changers to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($146.3 million), followed by Italy (21%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 81 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 56% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear boxes and speed changers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.80 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $17.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of gear boxes and speed changers to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $213.1 million in 2017 to $431.4 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $270.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export gear boxes and speed changers?
Yes. Turkey exported $160.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Germany and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $271.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear boxes and speed changers?
The HS code for gear boxes and speed changers is subheading 8483.40. 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 8483 page.
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