Lathe imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported lathe worth $349.1 million (30.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 196 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 28% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $487.7 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 | $349.1M | 30.4K t |
| 2023 | $487.7M | 46.5K t |
| 2022 | $385.0M | 41.0K t |
| 2021 | $325.9M | 36.2K t |
| 2020 | $215.0M | 24.7K t |
| 2019 | $131.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2018 | $204.0M | 16.4K t |
| 2017 | $175.4M | 14.5K t |
Where Turkey imports lathe from
Most of the value came from South Korea (26%), Japan (17%), Taiwan (16%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $92.4M | 27% |
| Japan | $58.5M | 17% |
| Taiwan | $55.5M | 16% |
| Germany | $41.0M | 12% |
| China | $37.6M | 11% |
| Italy | $12.9M | 3.7% |
| Switzerland | $6.3M | 1.8% |
| Belgium | $5.4M | 1.5% |
| Austria | $4.6M | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $4.5M | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8458
| 8458.11 | Lathes: for removing metal, horizontal, numerically controlled | 76% |
| 8458.91 | Lathes: for removing metal, numerically controlled, other than horizontal lathes | 15% |
| 8458.19 | Lathes: for removing metal, horizontal, other than numerically controlled | 6.8% |
| 8458.99 | Lathes: for removing metal, other than horizontal or numerically controlled lathes | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8458.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.50 per kg, 20% below the world average of $14.41, 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.
Lathe exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $61.2 million of lathe in 2024 (4.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Kazakhstan (23%), Russia (17%), Bulgaria (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+592% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $13.8M | 23% |
| Russia | $10.5M | 17% |
| Bulgaria | $6.2M | 10% |
| United States | $4.4M | 7.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $3.7M | 6% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $3.2M | 5.2% |
| Romania | $2.2M | 3.6% |
| Iran | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| Ukraine | $1.7M | 2.7% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.6% |
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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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 8458: Lathes for removing metal.
Common questions
What is the value of lathe imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lathe worth $349.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 30.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 196 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply lathe to Turkey?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($92.4 million), followed by Japan (17%) and Taiwan (16%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 115% on the year.
What is the average import price of lathe per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.50 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $14.41 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 lathe to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $175.4 million in 2017 to $349.1 million in 2024, an increase of 99%. The peak was 2023 at $487.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export lathe?
Yes. Turkey exported $61.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Russia and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $287.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for lathe?
The HS code for lathe is heading 8458. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8458.11 (76% of the value) and 8458.91 (15%). 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 8458 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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