Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $409.9 million of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes in 2024 (40.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% 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 | $409.9M | 40.5K t |
| 2023 | $371.1M | 34.1K t |
| 2022 | $174.3M | 20.9K t |
| 2021 | $162.6M | 20.4K t |
| 2020 | $89.8M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $64.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2018 | $146.6M | 17.1K t |
| 2017 | $226.2M | 28.0K t |
Where Turkey imports heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes from
The largest suppliers were Germany (32%), Poland (28%), France (14%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $130.0M | 32% |
| Poland | $115.0M | 28% |
| France | $57.0M | 14% |
| Belgium | $23.9M | 5.8% |
| Sweden | $22.8M | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $20.5M | 5% |
| Spain | $17.2M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $6.3M | 1.6% |
| Norway | $3.3M | 0.8% |
| Denmark | $2.2M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.11 per kg, 43% above the world average of $7.05. 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.
Heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $97.6 million (13.4 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Romania (18%), Ukraine (16%), Libya (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, North Macedonia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $17.8M | 18% |
| Ukraine | $15.5M | 16% |
| Libya | $10.4M | 11% |
| Germany | $7.1M | 7.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $4.0M | 4.1% |
| North Macedonia | $3.4M | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.3M | 3.4% |
| Portugal | $2.7M | 2.8% |
| Bulgaria | $2.6M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imports (HS 8704.23): 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 8704.23: Vehicles: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engine (diesel or semi-diesel), for transport of goods, (of a g.v.w. exceeding 20 tonnes), n.e.c. in item no 8704.1.
Common questions
What is the value of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes worth $409.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 40.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($130.0 million), followed by Poland (28%) and France (14%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 215% on the year.
What is the average import price of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.11 per kg in 2024, 43% above the world average of $7.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $226.2 million in 2017 to $409.9 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $205.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
Yes. Turkey exported $97.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Ukraine and Libya. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $312.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes?
The HS code for heavy diesel trucks >20 tonnes is subheading 8704.23. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8704 page.
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