Vehicle bodies exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $119.6 million of vehicle bodies in 2024 (17.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 39% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $195.9 million.
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 | $119.6M | 17.9K t |
| 2023 | $195.9M | 21.6K t |
| 2022 | $118.3M | 18.4K t |
| 2021 | $101.1M | 16.4K t |
| 2020 | $101.9M | 15.6K t |
| 2019 | $125.9M | 23.0K t |
| 2018 | $120.2M | 20.0K t |
| 2017 | $95.0M | 15.8K t |
Where Turkey exports vehicle bodies to
Most of it went to Brazil (31%), Uruguay (11%), Morocco (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $37.3M | 31% |
| Uruguay | $13.6M | 11% |
| Morocco | $8.3M | 6.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $7.8M | 6.5% |
| Ukraine | $5.8M | 4.9% |
| Russia | $5.2M | 4.4% |
| Algeria | $4.5M | 3.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.3M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 3.4% |
| Libya | $2.6M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8707
| 8707.90 | Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705 | 89% |
| 8707.10 | Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8703 | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8707.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.67 per kg, 26% below the world average of $9.00, 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 bodies imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $16.4 million of vehicle bodies in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (43%), Japan (16%), Russia (12%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $7.0M | 43% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 16% |
| Russia | $2.0M | 12% |
| Italy | $1.3M | 7.7% |
| United Kingdom | $683K | 4.2% |
| France | $654K | 4% |
| Germany | $545K | 3.3% |
| Finland | $529K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $240K | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $156K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8707: Bodies; (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701 to 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported vehicle bodies worth $119.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 135 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries buy vehicle bodies from Turkey?
Brazil was the largest buyer with 31% of the value ($37.3 million), followed by Uruguay (11%) and Morocco (7%). The top three together account for 50%, out of 98 buyer countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 521% on the year.
What is the average export price of vehicle bodies per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.67 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $9.00 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 vehicle bodies from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $95.0 million in 2017 to $119.6 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2023 at $195.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import vehicle bodies?
Yes. Turkey imported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Japan and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $103.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies?
The HS code for vehicle bodies is heading 8707. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8707.90 (89% of the value) and 8707.10 (11%). 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 8707 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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