Metal melting furnaces imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal melting furnaces by Turkey reached $50.3 million in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 178 countries. Value fell 58% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $118.4 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 | $50.3M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $118.4M | 25.5K t |
| 2022 | $84.0M | 36.7K t |
| 2021 | $46.7M | 14.1K t |
| 2020 | $65.9M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $25.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $27.1M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $32.1M | 3.3K t |
Where Turkey imports metal melting furnaces from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 55% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $27.6M | 55% |
| Italy | $10.7M | 21% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 8.5% |
| Austria | $2.1M | 4.2% |
| India | $1.9M | 3.7% |
| France | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $591K | 1.2% |
| Russia | $385K | 0.8% |
| United States | $289K | 0.6% |
| Greece | $257K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.95 per kg, 28% above the world average of $9.34. 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 melting furnaces exports from Turkey
Exports of metal melting furnaces by Turkey reached $19.5 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were United States (22%), Russia (11%), Spain (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest (+854% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.3M | 22% |
| Russia | $2.1M | 11% |
| Spain | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| Jordan | $1.2M | 6.3% |
| Greece | $1.2M | 6.3% |
| Mexico | $1.1M | 5.6% |
| Tajikistan | $630K | 3.2% |
| Turkmenistan | $601K | 3.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $579K | 3% |
| India | $542K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey metal melting furnaces imports (HS 8417.10): 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 8417.10: Furnaces and ovens: non-electric, for the roasting, melting or other heat-treatment of ores, pyrites or of metals, for industrial or laboratory use.
Common questions
What is the value of metal melting furnaces imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported metal melting furnaces worth $50.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 178 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 58% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal melting furnaces to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($27.6 million), followed by Italy (21%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 226% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal melting furnaces per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.95 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $9.34 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal melting furnaces to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.1 million in 2017 to $50.3 million in 2024, an increase of 57%. The peak was 2023 at $118.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $56.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export metal melting furnaces?
Yes. Turkey exported $19.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Russia and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $30.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal melting furnaces?
The HS code for metal melting furnaces is subheading 8417.10. 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 8417 page.
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