Straw and fodder balers imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of straw and fodder balers by Turkey reached $23.2 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 35% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $35.7 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 | $23.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $35.7M | 3.0K t |
| 2022 | $18.6M | 2.0K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $12.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 467 t |
| 2018 | $17.1M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $9.6M | 1.1K t |
Where Turkey imports straw and fodder balers from
United States alone supplied 50% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.6M | 50% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 14% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 13% |
| Belgium | $2.9M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $766K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $739K | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $309K | 1.3% |
| France | $202K | 0.9% |
| India | $191K | 0.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $100K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.48 per kg, close to the world average of $9.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Straw and fodder balers exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported straw and fodder balers worth $12.9 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Uzbekistan (19%), India (15%), Azerbaijan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+68% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $2.5M | 19% |
| India | $2.0M | 15% |
| Azerbaijan | $859K | 6.7% |
| United States | $744K | 5.8% |
| Thailand | $624K | 4.8% |
| Iraq | $590K | 4.6% |
| Algeria | $585K | 4.5% |
| Mexico | $574K | 4.4% |
| Georgia | $513K | 4% |
| Italy | $424K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey straw and fodder balers imports (HS 8433.40): 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 8433.40: Balers: straw or fodder balers, including pick-up balers.
Common questions
What is the value of straw and fodder balers imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported straw and fodder balers worth $23.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 151 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply straw and fodder balers to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($11.6 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 24% on the year.
What is the average import price of straw and fodder balers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.48 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $9.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of straw and fodder balers to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.6 million in 2017 to $23.2 million in 2024, an increase of 141%. The peak was 2023 at $35.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $17.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export straw and fodder balers?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, India and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $10.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for straw and fodder balers?
The HS code for straw and fodder balers is subheading 8433.40. 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 8433 page.
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