Valve imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported valve worth $1.93 billion (72.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 4% more than in 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 | $1.93B | 72.8K t |
| 2023 | $1.85B | 74.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.51B | 67.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.25B | 59.2K t |
| 2020 | $1.05B | 50.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.05B | 47.0K t |
| 2018 | $1.12B | 52.9K t |
| 2017 | $1.23B | 63.7K t |
Where Turkey imports valve from
Most of the value came from Germany (19%), China (15%), Italy (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $364.3M | 19% |
| China | $284.7M | 15% |
| Italy | $273.3M | 14% |
| United States | $158.2M | 8.2% |
| Spain | $84.7M | 4.4% |
| Poland | $80.2M | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $75.1M | 3.9% |
| France | $69.0M | 3.6% |
| Russia | $67.2M | 3.5% |
| Hungary | $57.5M | 3% |
Product types under HS 8481
| 8481.80 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including thermostatically controlled valves | 55% |
| 8481.20 | Valves: for oleohydraulic or pneumatic transmissions | 17% |
| 8481.90 | Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances: parts thereof | 15% |
| 8481.40 | Valves: safety or relief valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like | 6% |
| 8481.10 | Valves: pressure reducing, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like | 4% |
| 8481.30 | Valves: check (nonreturn) valves, for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8481.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $26.47 per kg, close to the world average of $24.30.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Valve exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported valve worth $1.07 billion (70.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (10%), Russia (7%), Iraq (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+57% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $103.2M | 9.7% |
| Russia | $79.0M | 7.4% |
| Iraq | $77.3M | 7.3% |
| United States | $70.7M | 6.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $51.3M | 4.8% |
| Belarus | $41.5M | 3.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $35.5M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $34.7M | 3.3% |
| France | $32.4M | 3% |
| Azerbaijan | $31.2M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8481: Taps, cocks, valves and similar appliances for pipes, boiler shells, tanks, vats or the like, including pressure-reducing valves and thermostatically controlled valves.
Common questions
What is the value of valve imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported valve worth $1.93 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 72.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 226 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply valve to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($364.3 million), followed by China (15%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 111 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of valve per kg?
The average declared import value was about $26.47 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $24.30 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 valve to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.23 billion in 2017 to $1.93 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 valve?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.07 billion worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Russia and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $861.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for valve?
The HS code for valve is heading 8481. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8481.80 (55% of the value) and 8481.20 (17%). 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 8481 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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