Industrial diesel engines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of industrial diesel engines by Turkey reached $495.0 million in 2024 (39.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 208 countries. That is 14% less than in 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 | $495.0M | 39.3K t |
| 2023 | $574.3M | 56.4K t |
| 2022 | $509.7M | 52.8K t |
| 2021 | $384.7M | 38.9K t |
| 2020 | $301.0M | 29.9K t |
| 2019 | $270.2M | 19.5K t |
| 2018 | $248.4M | 16.7K t |
| 2017 | $309.9M | 20.8K t |
Where Turkey imports industrial diesel engines from
The largest suppliers were China (26%), United Kingdom (18%), France (10%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $128.0M | 26% |
| United Kingdom | $90.2M | 18% |
| France | $51.9M | 11% |
| India | $48.8M | 9.9% |
| South Korea | $36.4M | 7.4% |
| Japan | $36.3M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $35.3M | 7.1% |
| United States | $20.1M | 4.1% |
| Sweden | $18.6M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $13.5M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.58 per kg, close to the world average of $13.37.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial diesel engines exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $34.8 million of industrial diesel engines in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kazakhstan (24%), China (22%), Uzbekistan (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+682% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $8.3M | 24% |
| China | $7.5M | 22% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.9M | 5.5% |
| Russia | $1.7M | 4.9% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Belarus | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Afghanistan | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Iraq | $955K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $693K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey industrial diesel engines imports (HS 8408.90): 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 8408.90: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for other than marine propulsion or the vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial diesel engines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported industrial diesel engines worth $495.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 39.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 208 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial diesel engines to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($128.0 million), followed by the United Kingdom (18%) and France (10%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.58 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $13.37 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of industrial diesel engines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $309.9 million in 2017 to $495.0 million in 2024, an increase of 60%. The peak was 2023 at $574.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $386.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export industrial diesel engines?
Yes. Turkey exported $34.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, China and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $460.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial diesel engines?
The HS code for industrial diesel engines is subheading 8408.90. 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 8408 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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