Plasma arc cutting machines exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of plasma arc cutting machines by Turkey reached $8.5 million in 2024 (733 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 55% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $19.0 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 | $8.5M | 733 t |
| 2023 | $19.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $14.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $11.5M | 902 t |
| 2020 | $10.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $9.7M | 863 t |
| 2018 | $10.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 1.1K t |
Where Turkey exports plasma arc cutting machines to
Most of it went to France (9%), Saudi Arabia (8%), Iraq (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $801K | 9.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $699K | 8.2% |
| Iraq | $641K | 7.5% |
| Slovakia | $585K | 6.9% |
| Portugal | $466K | 5.5% |
| Morocco | $453K | 5.3% |
| Russia | $418K | 4.9% |
| Egypt | $415K | 4.9% |
| United States | $414K | 4.9% |
| Dominican Republic | $368K | 4.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.59 per kg, 51% below the world average of $23.56, 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.
Plasma arc cutting machines imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported plasma arc cutting machines worth $8.0 million (253 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were United States (20%), Germany (18%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.6M | 20% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 18% |
| China | $1.2M | 15% |
| Switzerland | $1.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $945K | 12% |
| Netherlands | $540K | 6.8% |
| Portugal | $368K | 4.6% |
| Poland | $296K | 3.7% |
| Czech Republic | $281K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $93K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plasma arc cutting machines exports (HS 8456.40): 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 8456.40: Machine tools: for working any material by removal of material: operated by plasma arc processes:.
Common questions
What is the value of plasma arc cutting machines exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported plasma arc cutting machines worth $8.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 733 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 92 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was down 55% on 2023.
Which countries buy plasma arc cutting machines from Turkey?
France was the largest buyer with 9% of the value ($800 thousand), followed by Saudi Arabia (8%) and Iraq (8%). The top three together account for 25%, out of 55 buyer countries in total. Iraq grew fastest among the top ten, up 143% on the year.
What is the average export price of plasma arc cutting machines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $11.59 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $23.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of plasma arc cutting machines from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $8.5 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2023 at $19.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also import plasma arc cutting machines?
Yes. Turkey imported $8.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and China. That compares with exports of $8.5 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for plasma arc cutting machines?
The HS code for plasma arc cutting machines is subheading 8456.40. 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 8456 page.
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