Metal press exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported metal press worth $461.8 million (59.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 160 countries. That is 21% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $584.5 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $461.8M | 59.9K t |
| 2023 | $584.5M | 74.8K t |
| 2022 | $493.7M | 79.9K t |
| 2021 | $414.8M | 72.6K t |
| 2020 | $311.0M | 55.4K t |
| 2019 | $351.1M | 69.0K t |
| 2018 | $344.3M | 81.3K t |
| 2017 | $303.9M | 66.4K t |
Where Turkey exports metal press to
The largest buyer markets were Russia (13%), United States (9%), Germany (4%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 26%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $61.7M | 13% |
| United States | $39.5M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $19.8M | 4.3% |
| Italy | $18.2M | 3.9% |
| Iraq | $15.6M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $15.4M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $13.6M | 2.9% |
| Romania | $13.5M | 2.9% |
| Algeria | $13.5M | 2.9% |
| France | $13.0M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 8462
| 8462.21 | Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), numerically controlled, for working metal | 38% |
| 8462.99 | Machine-tools: presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, other than hydraulic presses | 17% |
| 8462.91 | Machine-tools: presses for working metal or metal carbides, n.e.c. in heading no. 8462, hydraulic presses | 13% |
| 8462.29 | Machine-tools: bending, folding, straightening or flattening machines (including presses), (other than numerically controlled), for working metal | 11% |
| 8462.10 | Machine-tools: forging or die-stamping machines (including presses) and hammers, for working metal | 6.9% |
| 8462.39 | Machine-tools: shearing machines (including presses), (other than combined punching and shearing machines, other than numerically controlled), for… | 6.9% |
| 8462.31 | Machine-tools: shearing machines (including presses), (other than combined punching and shearing machines), numerically controlled, for working metal | 5.4% |
| 8462.49 | Machine-tools: punching or notching machines (including presses), including combined punching and shearing machines, (not numerically controlled)… | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8462.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.72 per kg, close to the world average of $7.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal press imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $359.1 million of metal press in 2024 (47.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 215 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were China (28%), Italy (27%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $100.7M | 28% |
| Italy | $97.7M | 27% |
| Germany | $44.5M | 12% |
| South Korea | $23.0M | 6.4% |
| Taiwan | $16.6M | 4.6% |
| Spain | $14.2M | 4% |
| Japan | $7.2M | 2% |
| Thailand | $7.1M | 2% |
| Austria | $6.7M | 1.9% |
| France | $5.8M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8462: Machine-tools (including presses) for working metal by forging, hammering or die forging (excluding rolling mills); machine-tools (including presses, slitting lines and cut-to-length lines) for working metal by bending, folding, straightening, flattening,.
Common questions
What is the value of metal press exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported metal press worth $461.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 160 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 21% on 2023.
Which countries buy metal press from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($61.7 million), followed by the United States (9%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 26%, out of 150 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average export price of metal press per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.72 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $7.35 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 exports of metal press from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $303.9 million in 2017 to $461.8 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. The peak was 2023 at $584.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import metal press?
Yes. Turkey imported $359.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $102.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal press?
The HS code for metal press is heading 8462. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8462.21 (38% of the value) and 8462.99 (17%). 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 8462 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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