Meat and poultry processing machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported meat and poultry processing machinery worth $76.4 million (2.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 212 countries for imports of this product. That is 241% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% 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 | $76.4M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 460 t |
| 2022 | $27.8M | 610 t |
| 2021 | $15.0M | 406 t |
| 2020 | $21.1M | 532 t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 437 t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 544 t |
| 2017 | $16.5M | 403 t |
Where Turkey imports meat and poultry processing machinery from
One supplier dominates: Netherlands accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+644% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $50.3M | 66% |
| Germany | $5.5M | 7.2% |
| Denmark | $5.0M | 6.6% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 3.4% |
| United States | $2.2M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $1.6M | 2% |
| China | $1.4M | 1.8% |
| Iceland | $1.3M | 1.7% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.88 per kg, close to the world average of $33.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Meat and poultry processing machinery exports from Turkey
Exports of meat and poultry processing machinery by Turkey reached $31.7 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Saudi Arabia (15%), Netherlands (13%), Poland (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $4.7M | 15% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 13% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 10% |
| Russia | $2.4M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.5M | 4.8% |
| Iraq | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.0M | 3.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $840K | 2.7% |
| Ukraine | $749K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey meat and poultry processing machinery imports (HS 8438.50): 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 8438.50: Machinery: industrial, for the preparation of meat or poultry.
Common questions
What is the value of meat and poultry processing machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported meat and poultry processing machinery worth $76.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 212 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 241% on 2023.
Which countries supply meat and poultry processing machinery to Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 66% of the value ($50.3 million), followed by Germany (7%) and Denmark (7%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 644% on the year.
What is the average import price of meat and poultry processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.88 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $33.55 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of meat and poultry processing machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.5 million in 2017 to $76.4 million in 2024, an increase of 362%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $26.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export meat and poultry processing machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $31.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, the Netherlands and Poland. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $44.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery?
The HS code for meat and poultry processing machinery is subheading 8438.50. 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 8438 page.
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