Special purpose vehicles imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $223.4 million of special purpose vehicles in 2024 (32.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 35% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $223.4M | 32.7K t |
| 2023 | $165.1M | 22.5K t |
| 2022 | $92.8M | 13.4K t |
| 2021 | $63.8M | 5.7K t |
| 2020 | $41.2M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $74.3M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $98.3M | 7.8K t |
| 2017 | $123.1M | 11.5K t |
Where Turkey imports special purpose vehicles from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $116.5M | 52% |
| China | $42.3M | 19% |
| Italy | $10.0M | 4.5% |
| United States | $8.2M | 3.7% |
| France | $6.5M | 2.9% |
| Norway | $6.0M | 2.7% |
| Austria | $4.2M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 1.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $3.0M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8705
| 8705.10 | Vehicles: crane lorries | 63% |
| 8705.90 | Vehicles: break-down lorries, road-sweepers, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units, and other special purpose vehicles n.e.c.… | 19% |
| 8705.30 | Vehicles: fire fighting vehicles | 12% |
| 8705.40 | Vehicles: concrete-mixer lorries | 5.5% |
| 8705.20 | Vehicles: mobile drilling derricks | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8705.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.83 per kg, close to the world average of $7.07.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Special purpose vehicles exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $183.3 million of special purpose vehicles in 2024 (16.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (10%), Romania (9%), Cote d'Ivoire (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 27%. Among the main buyer markets, North Macedonia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8705: Special purpose motor vehicles; not those for the transport of persons or goods (e.g. breakdown lorries, road sweeper lorries, spraying lorries, mobile workshops, mobile radiological units etc).
Common questions
What is the value of special purpose vehicles imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported special purpose vehicles worth $223.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 217 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply special purpose vehicles to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($116.5 million), followed by China (19%) and Italy (4%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of special purpose vehicles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.83 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $7.07 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 special purpose vehicles to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $123.1 million in 2017 to $223.4 million in 2024, an increase of 81%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export special purpose vehicles?
Yes. Turkey exported $183.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Romania and Cote d'Ivoire. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $40.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for special purpose vehicles?
The HS code for special purpose vehicles is heading 8705. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8705.10 (62% of the value) and 8705.90 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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