Nuclear reactors imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $300.7 million of nuclear reactors in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 156 countries. Value rose 14% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 178% a year on average.
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 | $300.7M | 3.1K t |
| 2023 | $264.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $105.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $60.8M | 560 t |
| 2020 | $28.3M | 440 t |
| 2019 | $113K | 3 t |
| 2018 | $104K | 25 t |
| 2017 | $234K | 6 t |
Where Turkey imports nuclear reactors from
One supplier dominates: Russia accounted for 99% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $298.9M | 99% |
| China | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| United States | $3K | 0% |
| Italy | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| Hong Kong | $0K | 0% |
Product types under HS 8401
| 8401.30 | Fuel elements (cartridges): non-irradiated | 51% |
| 8401.10 | Nuclear reactors | 46% |
| 8401.40 | Nuclear reactors: parts thereof | 3.2% |
| 8401.20 | Machinery and apparatus: for isotopic separation, and parts thereof | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8401.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $95.57 per kg, 59% below the world average of $234.89, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Nuclear reactors exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $732 thousand of nuclear reactors in 2024 (23 tonnes). Kuwait alone took 63% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kuwait | $462K | 63% |
| Bolivia | $184K | 25% |
| Nigeria | $46K | 6.2% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 3% |
| Algeria | $6K | 0.8% |
| Libya | $3K | 0.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $3K | 0.4% |
| Georgia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Russia | $1K | 0.2% |
| Myanmar | $1K | 0.1% |
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 8401: Nuclear reactors; fuel elements (cartridges), non-irradiated, for nuclear reactors, machinery and apparatus for isotopic separation.
Common questions
What is the value of nuclear reactors imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported nuclear reactors worth $300.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 156 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply nuclear reactors to Turkey?
Russia was the largest supplier with 99% of the value ($298.9 million), followed by China (1%) and the United States (0%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. Russia grew fastest among the top ten, up 13% on the year.
What is the average import price of nuclear reactors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $95.57 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $234.89 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 nuclear reactors to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $234 thousand in 2017 to $300.7 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export nuclear reactors?
Yes. Turkey exported $732 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kuwait, Bolivia and Nigeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $300.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for nuclear reactors?
The HS code for nuclear reactors is heading 8401. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8401.30 (51% of the value) and 8401.10 (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 8401 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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