Steam turbine imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $394.4 million of steam turbine in 2024 (10.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. Value rose 57% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% 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 | $394.4M | 10.2K t |
| 2023 | $251.0M | 9.1K t |
| 2022 | $245.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2021 | $417.3M | 19.3K t |
| 2020 | $153.4M | 27.5K t |
| 2019 | $51.1M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $50.6M | 4.3K t |
| 2017 | $146.3M | 10.4K t |
Where Turkey imports steam turbine from
The largest suppliers were France (30%), Germany (17%), Russia (16%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $118.8M | 30% |
| Germany | $67.6M | 17% |
| Russia | $62.5M | 16% |
| South Korea | $50.9M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $25.3M | 6.4% |
| Poland | $21.4M | 5.4% |
| China | $16.9M | 4.3% |
| India | $10.7M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $7.1M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 0.6% |
Product types under HS 8406
| 8406.81 | Turbines: steam and other vapour turbines, (for other than marine propulsion), of an output exceeding 40MW | 86% |
| 8406.90 | Turbines: parts of steam and other vapour turbines | 10% |
| 8406.82 | Turbines: steam and other vapour turbines, (for other than marine propulsion), of an output not exceeding 40MW | 3.6% |
| 8406.10 | Turbines: steam and other vapour turbines, for marine propulsion | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8406.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $38.85 per kg, 61% above the world average of $24.06. 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.
Steam turbine exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $26.8 million of steam turbine in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (34%), Uzbekistan (30%), Kazakhstan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+962% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $9.0M | 34% |
| Uzbekistan | $8.0M | 30% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.5M | 9.5% |
| Poland | $2.0M | 7.5% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 4.1% |
| Ghana | $877K | 3.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $771K | 2.9% |
| Angola | $624K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $511K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $444K | 1.7% |
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 8406: Turbines; steam and other vapour turbines.
Common questions
What is the value of steam turbine imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported steam turbine worth $394.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 183 countries worldwide, with 10% of world imports. The value was up 57% on 2023.
Which countries supply steam turbine to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($118.8 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Russia (16%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 658% on the year.
What is the average import price of steam turbine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $38.85 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $24.06 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 steam turbine to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $146.3 million in 2017 to $394.4 million in 2024, an increase of 170%. The peak was 2021 at $417.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export steam turbine?
Yes. Turkey exported $26.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $367.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for steam turbine?
The HS code for steam turbine is heading 8406. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8406.81 (86% of the value) and 8406.90 (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 8406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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