Trailers exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported trailers worth $1.03 billion (212.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 199 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.03B | 212.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.21B | 248.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.09B | 265.4K t |
| 2021 | $879.0M | 220.9K t |
| 2020 | $635.2M | 175.4K t |
| 2019 | $724.4M | 202.4K t |
| 2018 | $736.0M | 196.3K t |
| 2017 | $517.5M | 162.4K t |
Where Turkey exports trailers to
Most of it went to Russia (24%), Germany (20%), France (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $252.6M | 25% |
| Germany | $203.1M | 20% |
| France | $81.9M | 7.9% |
| Iran | $37.4M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $30.3M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $30.2M | 2.9% |
| Italy | $27.8M | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $24.7M | 2.4% |
| Iraq | $21.7M | 2.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $20.9M | 2% |
Product types under HS 8716
| 8716.39 | Trailers and semi-trailers: (other than tanker type) | 36% |
| 8716.90 | Trailers, semi-trailers and other vehicles not mechanically propelled: parts thereof for heading no. 8716 | 30% |
| 8716.31 | Tanker trailers and tanker semi-trailers | 10% |
| 8716.40 | Trailers and semi-trailers: n.e.c. in item no. 8716.3 | 8.9% |
| 8716.80 | Vehicles: n.e.c. in heading no. 8716 | 7.3% |
| 8716.10 | Trailers and semi-trailers: of the caravan type, for housing or camping | 5.2% |
| 8716.20 | Trailers and semi-trailers: self-loading or self-unloading, for agricultural purposes | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8716.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.87 per kg, close to the world average of $4.45.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Trailers imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported trailers worth $360.0 million (77.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were Germany (35%), Hungary (8%), China (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, Luxembourg grew fastest (+70% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $125.0M | 35% |
| Hungary | $29.6M | 8.2% |
| China | $24.5M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $23.8M | 6.6% |
| Luxembourg | $16.7M | 4.6% |
| India | $13.9M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $12.9M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $12.1M | 3.4% |
| Sweden | $11.6M | 3.2% |
| Czech Republic | $11.4M | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8716: Trailers and semi-trailers; other vehicles, not mechanically propelled; parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of trailers exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported trailers worth $1.03 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 212.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 199 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy trailers from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($252.6 million), followed by Germany (20%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 163 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average export price of trailers per kg?
The average declared export value was about $4.87 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $4.45 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 exports of trailers from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $517.5 million in 2017 to $1.03 billion in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2023 at $1.21 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import trailers?
Yes. Turkey imported $360.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Hungary and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $673.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for trailers?
The HS code for trailers is heading 8716. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8716.39 (36% of the value) and 8716.90 (30%). 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 8716 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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