Prefabricated buildings exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of prefabricated buildings by Turkey reached $290.5 million in 2024 (101.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 3%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $290.5M | 101.5K t |
| 2023 | $325.2M | 109.0K t |
| 2022 | $326.8M | 113.5K t |
| 2021 | $304.6M | 169.3K t |
| 2020 | $271.8M | 108.6K t |
| 2019 | $241.2M | 108.6K t |
| 2018 | $236.3M | 119.5K t |
| 2017 | $175.7M | 81.8K t |
Where Turkey exports prefabricated buildings to
The largest buyer markets were Mozambique (13%), Turkmenistan (8%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mozambique | $37.3M | 13% |
| Turkmenistan | $24.5M | 8.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23.7M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $13.4M | 4.6% |
| Romania | $11.1M | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $10.9M | 3.7% |
| France | $10.4M | 3.6% |
| Netherlands | $10.4M | 3.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $9.4M | 3.2% |
| United States | $9.3M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 9406
| 9406.90 | Buildings: prefabricated, not of wood | 98% |
| 9406.10 | Buildings: prefabricated, of wood | 1.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9406.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.86 per kg, close to the world average of $2.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Prefabricated buildings imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $16.4 million of prefabricated buildings in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Most of the value came from China (32%), Russia (13%), Netherlands (10%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.2M | 32% |
| Russia | $2.2M | 13% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $767K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $679K | 4.1% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $678K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $598K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $537K | 3.3% |
| India | $510K | 3.1% |
| France | $374K | 2.3% |
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 9406: Buildings; prefabricated.
Common questions
What is the value of prefabricated buildings exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported prefabricated buildings worth $290.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 101.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 167 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries buy prefabricated buildings from Turkey?
Mozambique was the largest buyer with 13% of the value ($37.3 million), followed by Turkmenistan (8%) and Saudi Arabia (8%). The top three together account for 29%, out of 145 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average export price of prefabricated buildings per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.86 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $2.98 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 prefabricated buildings from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $175.7 million in 2017 to $290.5 million in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2022 at $326.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import prefabricated buildings?
Yes. Turkey imported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Russia and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $274.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for prefabricated buildings?
The HS code for prefabricated buildings is heading 9406. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9406.90 (98% of the value) and 9406.10 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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