Specialized machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported specialized machinery worth $1.79 billion (107.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.79B | 107.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.71B | 83.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.47B | 84.7K t |
| 2021 | $1.16B | 64.7K t |
| 2020 | $982.0M | 53.8K t |
| 2019 | $778.6M | 40.4K t |
| 2018 | $904.2M | 49.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.14B | 80.2K t |
Where Turkey imports specialized machinery from
Most of the value came from Germany (25%), China (22%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Serbia grew fastest (+909% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $439.1M | 25% |
| China | $395.8M | 22% |
| Italy | $236.3M | 13% |
| United States | $53.4M | 3% |
| Japan | $49.7M | 2.8% |
| India | $49.2M | 2.8% |
| France | $44.2M | 2.5% |
| Spain | $38.5M | 2.2% |
| Austria | $38.0M | 2.1% |
| Serbia | $37.2M | 2.1% |
Product types under HS 8479
| 8479.89 | Machines and mechanical appliances: having individual functions, n.e.c. or included in this chapter | 59% |
| 8479.82 | Machines: for mixing, kneading, crushing, grinding, screening, sifting, homogenising, emulsifying or stirring | 9.8% |
| 8479.90 | Machines and mechanical appliances: parts, of those having individual functions | 9.5% |
| 8479.50 | Machinery and mechanical appliances: industrial robots, n.e.c. or included | 6.9% |
| 8479.81 | Machines and mechanical appliances: for treating metal, including electric wire coil-winders | 4.2% |
| 8479.10 | Machinery and mechanical appliances: for public works, building or the like | 2.9% |
| 8479.30 | Machinery and mechanical appliances: presses for the manufacture of particle or fibre building board of wood or other ligneous materials and other… | 2.8% |
| 8479.20 | Machinery: for the extraction or preparation of animal or fixed vegetable fats or oils | 2.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8479.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.68 per kg, close to the world average of $18.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Specialized machinery exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $865.5 million of specialized machinery in 2024 (74.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (8%), Russia (7%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 21%. Among the main buyer markets, Hungary grew fastest (+219% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $66.5M | 7.7% |
| Russia | $59.7M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $53.1M | 6.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $38.5M | 4.5% |
| Romania | $36.8M | 4.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $34.3M | 4% |
| Hungary | $29.9M | 3.5% |
| Algeria | $24.6M | 2.8% |
| Iraq | $23.7M | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $22.0M | 2.5% |
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 8479: Machinery and mechanical appliances; having individual functions, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of specialized machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported specialized machinery worth $1.79 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 107.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 224 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply specialized machinery to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($439.1 million), followed by China (22%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 92 supplier countries in total. Serbia grew fastest among the top ten, up 909% on the year.
What is the average import price of specialized machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.68 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $18.55 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 specialized machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.14 billion in 2017 to $1.79 billion in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export specialized machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $865.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Russia and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $922.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for specialized machinery?
The HS code for specialized machinery is heading 8479. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8479.89 (58% of the value) and 8479.82 (10%). 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 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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