Laser cutting machine imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $191.9 million of laser cutting machine in 2024 (15.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 23% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $247.7 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 | $191.9M | 15.7K t |
| 2023 | $247.7M | 17.4K t |
| 2022 | $182.0M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $163.0M | 8.6K t |
| 2020 | $121.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2019 | $74.9M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $105.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $106.7M | 3.9K t |
Where Turkey imports laser cutting machine from
China alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $105.4M | 55% |
| Germany | $21.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $14.4M | 7.5% |
| Switzerland | $10.7M | 5.6% |
| Poland | $7.1M | 3.7% |
| Taiwan | $6.6M | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $4.5M | 2.4% |
| United States | $4.3M | 2.2% |
| Japan | $4.1M | 2.1% |
| France | $2.0M | 1% |
Product types under HS 8456
| 8456.11 | Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by laser | 77% |
| 8456.30 | Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material, operated by electro-discharge processes | 13% |
| 8456.40 | Machine tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by plasma arc processes: | 4.1% |
| 8456.90 | Machine tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by other processes n.e.c. in heading 8456 | 3% |
| 8456.50 | Machine tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by water-jet cutting machines | 2% |
| 8456.12 | Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by other light or photon beam processes (not laser) | 0.8% |
| 8456.20 | Machine-tools: for working any material by removal of material, operated by ultrasonic processes | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8456.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.25 per kg, 37% below the world average of $19.44, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Laser cutting machine exports from Turkey
Exports of laser cutting machine by Turkey reached $92.4 million in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (8%), Canada (6%), France (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 20%. Among the main buyer markets, Slovakia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.2M | 7.8% |
| Canada | $6.0M | 6.5% |
| France | $5.5M | 5.9% |
| United States | $4.7M | 5.1% |
| Russia | $4.5M | 4.9% |
| Poland | $4.3M | 4.6% |
| Slovakia | $3.8M | 4.2% |
| Egypt | $3.8M | 4.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $3.2M | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 3.2% |
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 8456: Machine-tools; for working any material by removal of material, by laser or other light or photon beam, ultrasonic, electro-discharge, electro-chemical, electron beam, ionic-beam, or plasma arc processes; water-jet cutting machines.
Common questions
What is the value of laser cutting machine imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported laser cutting machine worth $191.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 15.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 211 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply laser cutting machine to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($105.4 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 48 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of laser cutting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.25 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $19.44 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 laser cutting machine to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $106.7 million in 2017 to $191.9 million in 2024, an increase of 80%. The peak was 2023 at $247.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export laser cutting machine?
Yes. Turkey exported $92.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Canada and France. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $99.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for laser cutting machine?
The HS code for laser cutting machine is heading 8456. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8456.11 (77% of the value) and 8456.30 (13%). 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 8456 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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