Gear cutting and grinding machines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported gear cutting and grinding machines worth $24.8 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 166 countries. Value fell 10% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $24.8M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $27.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $22.8M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $20.2M | 2.3K t |
| 2020 | $19.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.3M | 710 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 556 t |
| 2017 | $17.1M | 1.1K t |
Where Turkey imports gear cutting and grinding machines from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $15.3M | 62% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 9.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 7.1% |
| China | $1.5M | 6% |
| South Korea | $830K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $638K | 2.6% |
| Taiwan | $557K | 2.3% |
| France | $319K | 1.3% |
| United States | $242K | 1% |
| India | $199K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.42 per kg, 52% below the world average of $25.85, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gear cutting and grinding machines exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $3.1 million of gear cutting and grinding machines in 2024 (384 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (34%), Mexico (26%), Kyrgyzstan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.0M | 34% |
| Mexico | $800K | 26% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $485K | 16% |
| Russia | $343K | 11% |
| United Arab Emirates | $84K | 2.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $60K | 2% |
| Iran | $55K | 1.8% |
| Lebanon | $47K | 1.5% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $24K | 0.8% |
| Morocco | $22K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey gear cutting and grinding machines imports (HS 8461.40): 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 8461.40: Machine-tools: gear cutting, gear grinding or gear finishing machines, working by removing metal, sintered metal carbides or cermets.
Common questions
What is the value of gear cutting and grinding machines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported gear cutting and grinding machines worth $24.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 166 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply gear cutting and grinding machines to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($15.3 million), followed by Japan (10%) and Switzerland (7%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of gear cutting and grinding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.42 per kg in 2024, 52% below the world average of $25.85 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of gear cutting and grinding machines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.1 million in 2017 to $24.8 million in 2024, an increase of 45%. The peak was 2023 at $27.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export gear cutting and grinding machines?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Mexico and Kyrgyzstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $21.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for gear cutting and grinding machines?
The HS code for gear cutting and grinding machines is subheading 8461.40. 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 8461 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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