Lifting and handling machinery (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $228.7 million of lifting and handling machinery (other) in 2024 (18.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% 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 | $228.7M | 18.3K t |
| 2023 | $248.8M | 28.9K t |
| 2022 | $188.4M | 21.3K t |
| 2021 | $243.0M | 21.0K t |
| 2020 | $141.8M | 14.1K t |
| 2019 | $136.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2018 | $163.6M | 19.5K t |
| 2017 | $207.8M | 25.8K t |
Where Turkey imports lifting and handling machinery (other) from
The largest suppliers were Italy (23%), Germany (16%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $53.2M | 23% |
| Germany | $37.2M | 16% |
| China | $31.7M | 14% |
| Bulgaria | $11.6M | 5.1% |
| United States | $10.9M | 4.8% |
| Slovakia | $10.7M | 4.7% |
| Serbia | $9.5M | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $8.0M | 3.5% |
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 3.1% |
| France | $4.5M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.53 per kg, close to the world average of $13.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lifting and handling machinery (other) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $127.4 million (12.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (22%), Kazakhstan (13%), United States (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest (+754% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $27.4M | 22% |
| Kazakhstan | $16.1M | 13% |
| United States | $14.0M | 11% |
| Romania | $6.6M | 5.2% |
| Turkmenistan | $3.8M | 3% |
| Bulgaria | $3.2M | 2.5% |
| France | $3.2M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.8M | 2.2% |
| India | $2.7M | 2.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.6M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey lifting and handling machinery (other) imports (HS 8428.90): 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 8428.90: Lifting, handling, loading or unloading machinery: n.e.c. in heading no. 8425, 8426, 8427 or 8428.
Common questions
What is the value of lifting and handling machinery (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lifting and handling machinery (other) worth $228.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply lifting and handling machinery (other) to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($53.2 million), followed by Germany (16%) and China (14%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 181% on the year.
What is the average import price of lifting and handling machinery (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.53 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $13.32 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lifting and handling machinery (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $207.8 million in 2017 to $228.7 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2023 at $248.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $194.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export lifting and handling machinery (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $127.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $101.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other)?
The HS code for lifting and handling machinery (other) is subheading 8428.90. 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 8428 page.
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