Vehicle air conditioners imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported vehicle air conditioners worth $38.5 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 18% from 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 | $38.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $46.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $29.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 967 t |
| 2020 | $18.8M | 845 t |
| 2019 | $20.1M | 872 t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $22.7M | 999 t |
Where Turkey imports vehicle air conditioners from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Italy (17%), Czech Republic (7%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $18.0M | 47% |
| Italy | $6.6M | 17% |
| Czech Republic | $2.5M | 6.6% |
| Romania | $1.8M | 4.7% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 4.6% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 4.2% |
| United States | $1.6M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $920K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $838K | 2.2% |
| France | $557K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.37 per kg, 47% below the world average of $19.49, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle air conditioners exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $28.7 million of vehicle air conditioners in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (24%), Germany (13%), Romania (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+590% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $6.8M | 24% |
| Germany | $3.7M | 13% |
| Romania | $1.9M | 6.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Iran | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Morocco | $1.2M | 4% |
| Ukraine | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Algeria | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| United States | $1.0M | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey vehicle air conditioners imports (HS 8415.20): 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 8415.20: Air conditioning machines: comprising a motor driven fan and elements for changing the temperature and humidity, of a kind used for persons, in motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle air conditioners imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported vehicle air conditioners worth $38.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 194 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle air conditioners to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($18.0 million), followed by Italy (17%) and the Czech Republic (7%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 198% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle air conditioners per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.37 per kg in 2024, 47% below the world average of $19.49 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of vehicle air conditioners to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.7 million in 2017 to $38.5 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2023 at $46.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export vehicle air conditioners?
Yes. Turkey exported $28.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Germany and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle air conditioners?
The HS code for vehicle air conditioners is subheading 8415.20. 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 8415 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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