Motor parts exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of motor parts by Turkey reached $423.2 million in 2024 (59.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value fell 23% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $566.3 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 | $423.2M | 59.6K t |
| 2023 | $548.0M | 79.1K t |
| 2022 | $566.3M | 68.5K t |
| 2021 | $366.1M | 44.3K t |
| 2020 | $283.3M | 34.3K t |
| 2019 | $271.8M | 41.7K t |
| 2018 | $181.9M | 21.1K t |
| 2017 | $183.4M | 17.3K t |
Where Turkey exports motor parts to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (27%), France (11%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Lithuania grew fastest (+838% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $115.8M | 27% |
| France | $46.3M | 11% |
| United States | $36.8M | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $29.9M | 7.1% |
| Serbia | $24.8M | 5.9% |
| Denmark | $19.5M | 4.6% |
| Lithuania | $19.0M | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | $18.1M | 4.3% |
| Spain | $14.1M | 3.3% |
| Canada | $12.1M | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.10 per kg, close to the world average of $8.23.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Motor parts imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $265.6 million of motor parts in 2024 (26.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (44%), India (15%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+926% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $118.1M | 45% |
| India | $38.6M | 15% |
| China | $37.4M | 14% |
| Spain | $13.0M | 4.9% |
| United States | $12.8M | 4.8% |
| Poland | $6.5M | 2.4% |
| Italy | $5.1M | 1.9% |
| France | $4.0M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $3.6M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $3.2M | 1.2% |
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 8503: Electric motors and generators; parts suitable for use solely or principally with the machines of heading no. 8501 or 8502.
Common questions
What is the value of motor parts exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported motor parts worth $423.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 59.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 187 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy motor parts from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 27% of the value ($115.8 million), followed by France (11%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 139 buyer countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 838% on the year.
What is the average export price of motor parts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $7.10 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $8.23 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 motor parts from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $183.4 million in 2017 to $423.2 million in 2024, an increase of 131%. The peak was 2022 at $566.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import motor parts?
Yes. Turkey imported $265.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, India and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $157.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for motor parts?
The HS code for motor parts is heading 8503. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8503.00. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8503 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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