Industrial trucks imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $27.1 million of industrial trucks in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 26% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $27.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $18.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $10.2M | 939 t |
| 2020 | $11.9M | 952 t |
| 2019 | $14.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.1M | 703 t |
Where Turkey imports industrial trucks from
Most of the value came from Germany (30%), Italy (24%), France (21%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+275% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.1M | 30% |
| Italy | $6.6M | 24% |
| France | $5.7M | 21% |
| China | $1.6M | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Sweden | $1.0M | 3.8% |
| Denmark | $591K | 2.2% |
| United States | $510K | 1.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $270K | 1% |
Product types under HS 8709
| 8709.19 | Vehicles: (not electrical), self-propelled, without handling equipment, used for short distance transport of goods in factories, airports and such… | 55% |
| 8709.11 | Vehicles: electrical, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), of the type used for short distance transport of goods in… | 34% |
| 8709.90 | Vehicles: parts of the vehicles of heading no. 8709 | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8709.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.46 per kg, close to the world average of $11.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Industrial trucks exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported industrial trucks worth $15.7 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Kazakhstan (29%), France (14%), United States (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $4.6M | 29% |
| France | $2.2M | 14% |
| United States | $1.3M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $948K | 6% |
| India | $932K | 5.9% |
| Norway | $854K | 5.4% |
| Romania | $787K | 5% |
| Russia | $702K | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $361K | 2.3% |
| Turkmenistan | $308K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8709: Works trucks, self-propelled, (not fitted with lifting or handling equipment), for factories, warehouses etc, for short distance transport of goods, tractors used on railway station platforms; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of industrial trucks imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported industrial trucks worth $27.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 26% on 2023.
Which countries supply industrial trucks to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Italy (24%) and France (21%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 275% on the year.
What is the average import price of industrial trucks per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $11.46 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 industrial trucks to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.1 million in 2017 to $27.1 million in 2024, an increase of 143%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export industrial trucks?
Yes. Turkey exported $15.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, France and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $11.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for industrial trucks?
The HS code for industrial trucks is heading 8709. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8709.19 (55% of the value) and 8709.11 (34%). 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 8709 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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