Gearbox imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gearbox by Turkey reached $1.31 billion in 2024 (103.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 4% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $1.31B | 103.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.26B | 104.6K t |
| 2022 | $1.02B | 87.2K t |
| 2021 | $846.8M | 76.9K t |
| 2020 | $731.9M | 69.3K t |
| 2019 | $665.6M | 65.7K t |
| 2018 | $734.2M | 61.6K t |
| 2017 | $732.4M | 57.2K t |
Where Turkey imports gearbox from
Most of the value came from Germany (30%), China (17%), Italy (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $390.4M | 30% |
| China | $229.4M | 18% |
| Italy | $170.8M | 13% |
| India | $60.3M | 4.6% |
| United States | $57.8M | 4.4% |
| France | $47.8M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $30.9M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $25.7M | 2% |
| South Korea | $24.3M | 1.9% |
| Slovakia | $23.4M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8483
| 8483.40 | Gears and gearing: (not toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately): ball or roller screws: gear boxes and… | 33% |
| 8483.50 | Pulleys and flywheels, including pulley blocks | 19% |
| 8483.30 | Bearing housings, not incorporating ball or roller bearings and plain shaft bearings | 14% |
| 8483.90 | Transmission components: toothed wheels, chain sprockets and other transmission elements presented separately: parts | 13% |
| 8483.10 | Transmission shafts (including cam shafts and crank shafts) and cranks | 13% |
| 8483.60 | Clutches and shaft couplings (including universal joints) | 5.3% |
| 8483.20 | Bearing housings, incorporating ball or roller bearings | 2.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8483.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.70 per kg, close to the world average of $11.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Gearbox exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $972.4 million of gearbox in 2024 (109.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (15%), Poland (9%), France (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+74% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $148.6M | 15% |
| Poland | $88.9M | 9.1% |
| France | $81.2M | 8.4% |
| Russia | $64.9M | 6.7% |
| Italy | $52.1M | 5.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $49.4M | 5.1% |
| United States | $48.3M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $32.2M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $30.4M | 3.1% |
| Belarus | $28.7M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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: Transmission shafts (including cam and crank) and cranks; bearing housings and plain shaft bearings; gears and gearing; ball or roller screws; gear boxes and other speed changers; flywheels and pulleys; clutches and shaft couplings.
Common questions
What is the value of gearbox imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported gearbox worth $1.31 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 103.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 223 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply gearbox to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($390.4 million), followed by China (17%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 109 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of gearbox per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.70 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $11.58 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 gearbox to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $732.4 million in 2017 to $1.31 billion in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export gearbox?
Yes. Turkey exported $972.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Poland and France. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $338.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for gearbox?
The HS code for gearbox is heading 8483. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8483.40 (33% of the value) and 8483.50 (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 8483 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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