Semiconductor machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of semiconductor machinery by Turkey reached $81.2 million in 2024 (3.3 thousand tonnes). Value fell 29% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2020, at $119.7 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 | $81.2M | 3.3K t |
| 2023 | $114.0M | 8.5K t |
| 2022 | $80.6M | 4.2K t |
| 2021 | $72.5M | 3.1K t |
| 2020 | $119.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $8.7M | 151 t |
| 2018 | $34.1M | 334 t |
| 2017 | $44.8M | 511 t |
Where Turkey imports semiconductor machinery from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 81% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $65.9M | 81% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 5.1% |
| United States | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 2.3% |
| France | $1.6M | 2% |
| Poland | $980K | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $711K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $677K | 0.8% |
| Japan | $640K | 0.8% |
| Czech Republic | $474K | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8486
| 8486.20 | Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor devices or of electronic integrated circuits | 67% |
| 8486.40 | Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture or repair of masks and reticles, assembling semiconductor devices or… | 19% |
| 8486.10 | Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers | 9.5% |
| 8486.90 | Machines and apparatus of heading 8486: parts and accessories | 5% |
| 8486.30 | Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of flat panel displays | 0.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8486.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.81 per kg, 90% below the world average of $245.60, 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.
Semiconductor machinery exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $6.1 million of semiconductor machinery in 2024 (283 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (42%), Kazakhstan (12%), United States (7%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $2.6M | 42% |
| Kazakhstan | $762K | 13% |
| United States | $455K | 7.4% |
| Russia | $455K | 7.4% |
| Nigeria | $410K | 6.7% |
| Iran | $357K | 5.8% |
| Netherlands | $224K | 3.7% |
| United Kingdom | $168K | 2.8% |
| Cyprus | $150K | 2.5% |
| Germany | $140K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8486: Machines and apparatus of a kind used solely or principally for the manufacture of semiconductor boules or wafers, semiconductor devices, electronic integrated circuits or flat panel displays; machines & apparatus specified in note 11 (C) to this Chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of semiconductor machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported semiconductor machinery worth $81.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 196 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply semiconductor machinery to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 81% of the value ($65.9 million), followed by Germany (5%) and the United States (2%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 415% on the year.
What is the average import price of semiconductor machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.81 per kg in 2024, 90% below the world average of $245.60 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 semiconductor machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.8 million in 2017 to $81.2 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. The peak was 2020 at $119.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export semiconductor machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Kazakhstan and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $75.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for semiconductor machinery?
The HS code for semiconductor machinery is heading 8486. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8486.20 (67% of the value) and 8486.40 (19%). 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 8486 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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