Metal casting machine imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported metal casting machine worth $79.0 million (6.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 41% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $135.1 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 | $79.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $135.1M | 10.2K t |
| 2022 | $118.1M | 14.1K t |
| 2021 | $79.3M | 8.0K t |
| 2020 | $58.1M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $60.0M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $61.7M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $53.2M | 3.7K t |
Where Turkey imports metal casting machine from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Italy (28%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $25.3M | 32% |
| Italy | $22.4M | 28% |
| Germany | $11.7M | 15% |
| Spain | $3.6M | 4.5% |
| Finland | $3.3M | 4.1% |
| Romania | $1.9M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $1.8M | 2.2% |
| United States | $1.6M | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $1.6M | 2% |
| France | $1.4M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8454
| 8454.30 | Casting machines: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries | 50% |
| 8454.90 | Machines: parts of converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines, of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries | 46% |
| 8454.20 | Ingot moulds and ladles: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries | 3.7% |
| 8454.10 | Converters: of a type used in metallurgy or in metal foundries | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8454.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.26 per kg, 78% above the world average of $6.87. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal casting machine exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $42.4 million of metal casting machine in 2024 (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (15%), Iraq (11%), United States (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+58% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.4M | 15% |
| Iraq | $4.9M | 12% |
| United States | $2.7M | 6.3% |
| Bahrain | $2.6M | 6.2% |
| Guinea | $2.2M | 5.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.7M | 4.1% |
| Russia | $1.6M | 3.9% |
| Algeria | $1.3M | 3% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 2.9% |
| Iran | $1.2M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8454: Converters, ladles, ingot moulds and casting machines; of a kind used metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machine imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported metal casting machine worth $79.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 185 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 41% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal casting machine to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($25.3 million), followed by Italy (28%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 69% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal casting machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.26 per kg in 2024, 78% above the world average of $6.87 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 metal casting machine to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $53.2 million in 2017 to $79.0 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2023 at $135.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export metal casting machine?
Yes. Turkey exported $42.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Iraq and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $36.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machine?
The HS code for metal casting machine is heading 8454. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8454.30 (50% of the value) and 8454.90 (46%). 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 8454 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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