Industrial robots imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported industrial robots worth $123.6 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $162.3 million.
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 | $123.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $162.3M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $132.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2021 | $109.3M | 4.5K t |
| 2020 | $79.6M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $70.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $103.9M | 2.8K t |
| 2017 | $91.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Turkey imports industrial robots from
The largest suppliers were Germany (27%), Japan (16%), Italy (16%). Among the main suppliers, Slovenia grew fastest (+602% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $33.8M | 27% |
| Japan | $20.0M | 16% |
| Italy | $19.5M | 16% |
| China | $12.6M | 10% |
| Sweden | $11.6M | 9.4% |
| France | $6.6M | 5.3% |
| Slovenia | $2.8M | 2.3% |
| Denmark | $2.5M | 2% |
| Austria | $2.3M | 1.9% |
| Luxembourg | $2.1M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.39 per kg, close to the world average of $28.82.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial robots exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $44.0 million of industrial robots in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (15%), Romania (9%), Bulgaria (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+690% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $6.7M | 15% |
| Romania | $3.8M | 8.7% |
| Bulgaria | $2.2M | 5% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.8M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $1.7M | 4% |
| Norway | $1.3M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $1.3M | 3% |
| Algeria | $1.2M | 2.7% |
| France | $1.2M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey industrial robots imports (HS 8479.50): 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 8479.50: Machinery and mechanical appliances: industrial robots, n.e.c. or included.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial robots imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported industrial robots worth $123.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 176 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial robots to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($33.8 million), followed by Japan (16%) and Italy (16%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Slovenia grew fastest among the top ten, up 602% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial robots per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.39 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $28.82 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 robots to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $91.9 million in 2017 to $123.6 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $162.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $109.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export industrial robots?
Yes. Turkey exported $44.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Romania and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $79.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial robots?
The HS code for industrial robots is subheading 8479.50. 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 8479 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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