Rotary converters imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rotary converters by Turkey reached $3.1 million in 2024 (44 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $9.6 million.
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 | $3.1M | 44 t |
| 2023 | $4.0M | 30 t |
| 2022 | $1.4M | 36 t |
| 2021 | $9.6M | 496 t |
| 2020 | $5.0M | 256 t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 470 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 69 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 72 t |
Where Turkey imports rotary converters from
France alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+435% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.1M | 69% |
| Czech Republic | $421K | 14% |
| Germany | $266K | 8.7% |
| Italy | $94K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $62K | 2% |
| Bulgaria | $49K | 1.6% |
| Norway | $39K | 1.3% |
| United States | $12K | 0.4% |
| Sweden | $6K | 0.2% |
| Denmark | $5K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $69.65 per kg, 224% above the world average of $21.49. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rotary converters exports from Turkey
Exports of rotary converters by Turkey reached $396 thousand in 2024 (36 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Malaysia accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+729% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $223K | 56% |
| Portugal | $37K | 9.3% |
| Iraq | $25K | 6.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $24K | 6.1% |
| Turkmenistan | $24K | 5.9% |
| Liberia | $19K | 4.9% |
| Russia | $6K | 1.4% |
| DR Congo | $6K | 1.4% |
| Cyprus | $5K | 1.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $5K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey rotary converters imports (HS 8502.40): 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 8502.40: Electric rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of rotary converters imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rotary converters worth $3.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 44 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 180 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply rotary converters to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 69% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by the Czech Republic (14%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 435% on the year.
What is the average import price of rotary converters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $69.65 per kg in 2024, 224% above the world average of $21.49 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of rotary converters to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $3.1 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2021 at $9.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export rotary converters?
Yes. Turkey exported $396 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Malaysia, Portugal and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for rotary converters?
The HS code for rotary converters is subheading 8502.40. 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 8502 page.
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