Metal casting machines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported metal casting machines worth $39.6 million (4.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 158 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 50% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $80.8 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 | $39.6M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $79.6M | 6.9K t |
| 2022 | $80.8M | 9.5K t |
| 2021 | $54.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $29.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $34.3M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $43.1M | 3.4K t |
| 2017 | $34.5M | 2.7K t |
Where Turkey imports metal casting machines from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Italy (21%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+31% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.2M | 46% |
| Italy | $8.4M | 21% |
| Germany | $4.5M | 12% |
| Spain | $3.2M | 8.1% |
| Finland | $1.5M | 3.8% |
| France | $899K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $825K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $605K | 1.5% |
| Lithuania | $328K | 0.8% |
| India | $265K | 0.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.94 per kg, close to the world average of $7.95.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal casting machines exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $13.7 million of metal casting machines in 2024 (936 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Bahrain (19%), Kazakhstan (9%), Russia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey metal casting machines imports (HS 8454.30): 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 8454.30: Casting machines: of a kind used in metallurgy or in metal foundries.
Common questions
What is the value of metal casting machines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported metal casting machines worth $39.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 158 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal casting machines to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($18.2 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal casting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.94 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $7.95 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal casting machines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $34.5 million in 2017 to $39.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2022 at $80.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $49.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export metal casting machines?
Yes. Turkey exported $13.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bahrain, Kazakhstan and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $25.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal casting machines?
The HS code for metal casting machines is subheading 8454.30. 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.
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