Tower cranes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported tower cranes worth $58.2 million (21.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 174 countries. Value fell 74% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $223.1 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 | $58.2M | 21.4K t |
| 2023 | $223.1M | 86.5K t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2021 | $7.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2019 | $21.7M | 3.5K t |
| 2018 | $12.3M | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $21.3M | 7.2K t |
Where Turkey imports tower cranes from
China alone supplied 73% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+664% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $42.3M | 73% |
| Italy | $7.6M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 4.3% |
| France | $2.3M | 4% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $886K | 1.5% |
| North Macedonia | $504K | 0.9% |
| Belgium | $134K | 0.2% |
| Singapore | $56K | 0.1% |
| Slovakia | $49K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.72 per kg, close to the world average of $2.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tower cranes exports from Turkey
Exports of tower cranes by Turkey reached $4.5 million in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Kazakhstan (25%), Libya (12%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $1.1M | 25% |
| Libya | $561K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $510K | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $483K | 11% |
| Iraq | $482K | 11% |
| Uganda | $373K | 8.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $285K | 6.3% |
| Egypt | $172K | 3.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $101K | 2.2% |
| Senegal | $74K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey tower cranes imports (HS 8426.20): 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 8426.20: Cranes: tower cranes.
Common questions
What is the value of tower cranes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported tower cranes worth $58.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 174 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 74% on 2023.
Which countries supply tower cranes to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 73% of the value ($42.3 million), followed by Italy (13%) and the United Kingdom (4%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 12 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 664% on the year.
What is the average import price of tower cranes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.72 per kg in 2024, 5% below the world average of $2.87 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of tower cranes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.3 million in 2017 to $58.2 million in 2024, an increase of 173%. The peak was 2023 at $223.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export tower cranes?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Libya and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $53.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for tower cranes?
The HS code for tower cranes is subheading 8426.20. 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 8426 page.
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