Piston engine imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of piston engine by Turkey reached $1.58 billion in 2024 (94.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 224 countries for imports of this product. That is 5% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.58B | 94.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.66B | 93.0K t |
| 2022 | $1.22B | 79.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.33B | 80.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.09B | 69.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.18B | 83.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.20B | 84.2K t |
| 2017 | $1.21B | 86.8K t |
Where Turkey imports piston engine from
Most of the value came from Romania (23%), South Korea (19%), United Kingdom (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $363.7M | 23% |
| South Korea | $301.0M | 19% |
| United Kingdom | $188.1M | 12% |
| China | $169.3M | 11% |
| Poland | $143.0M | 9.1% |
| Spain | $140.8M | 8.9% |
| India | $94.4M | 6% |
| Italy | $70.6M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $29.5M | 1.9% |
| United States | $14.7M | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8407
| 8407.34 | Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 1000cc | 44% |
| 8407.33 | Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 250cc but not… | 39% |
| 8407.32 | Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity exceeding 50cc but not… | 9% |
| 8407.21 | Engines: outboard motors for marine propulsion, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines | 3% |
| 8407.90 | Engines: rotary internal combustion piston engines, for other than aircraft or marine propulsion | 2% |
| 8407.10 | Engines: for aircraft, spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines | 1.6% |
| 8407.31 | Engines: reciprocating piston engines, of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87, of a cylinder capacity not exceeding 50cc | 1.3% |
| 8407.29 | Engines: for marine propulsion, (other than outboard motors), spark-ignition reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8407.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.80 per kg, close to the world average of $17.78.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Piston engine exports from Turkey
Exports of piston engine by Turkey reached $475.3 million in 2024 (27.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Spain (36%), Romania (29%), Uzbekistan (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $172.9M | 36% |
| Romania | $137.1M | 29% |
| Uzbekistan | $73.6M | 16% |
| Morocco | $53.3M | 11% |
| Slovenia | $24.8M | 5.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $5.0M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 0.2% |
| France | $948K | 0.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $744K | 0.2% |
| United Kingdom | $569K | 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 8407: Reciprocating or rotary internal combustion piston engines.
Common questions
What is the value of piston engine imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported piston engine worth $1.58 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 94.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 224 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply piston engine to Turkey?
Romania was the largest supplier with 23% of the value ($363.7 million), followed by South Korea (19%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of piston engine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.80 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $17.78 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 piston engine to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.21 billion in 2017 to $1.58 billion in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $1.66 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export piston engine?
Yes. Turkey exported $475.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Romania and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.10 billion a year.
What is the HS code for piston engine?
The HS code for piston engine is heading 8407. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8407.34 (44% of the value) and 8407.33 (39%). 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 8407 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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