Vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $106.6 million of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) in 2024 (16.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 5% more than in 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $106.6M | 16.2K t |
| 2023 | $101.1M | 15.8K t |
| 2022 | $115.0M | 18.2K t |
| 2021 | $99.1M | 16.2K t |
| 2020 | $70.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $76.4M | 12.9K t |
| 2018 | $66.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2017 | $56.2M | 10.0K t |
Where Turkey exports vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) to
The largest buyer markets were Brazil (35%), Uruguay (13%), Ukraine (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $37.3M | 35% |
| Uruguay | $13.6M | 13% |
| Ukraine | $5.8M | 5.5% |
| Russia | $5.2M | 4.9% |
| Algeria | $4.5M | 4.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $4.5M | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $4.3M | 4% |
| Italy | $4.0M | 3.8% |
| Libya | $2.6M | 2.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.6M | 2.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.58 per kg, 28% below the world average of $9.09, 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 (tractor/bus/truck) imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) worth $15.3 million (2.9 thousand tonnes). The largest suppliers were China (45%), Japan (17%), Russia (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+455% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.9M | 45% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 17% |
| Russia | $2.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $640K | 4.2% |
| France | $574K | 3.8% |
| Germany | $484K | 3.2% |
| South Africa | $240K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $156K | 1% |
| Finland | $148K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) exports (HS 8707.90): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8707.90: Vehicles: bodies (including cabs) for the motor vehicles of heading no. 8701, 8702, 8704 or 8705.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) worth $106.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 16.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 131 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) from Turkey?
Brazil was the largest buyer with 35% of the value ($37.3 million), followed by Uruguay (13%) and Ukraine (5%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 94 buyer countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 285% on the year.
What is the average export price of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) per kg?
The average declared export value was about $6.58 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $9.09 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $56.2 million in 2017 to $106.6 million in 2024, an increase of 90%. The peak was 2022 at $115.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $86.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck)?
Yes. Turkey imported $15.3 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 $91.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck)?
The HS code for vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) is subheading 8707.90. 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?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Turkey, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
Same product, other countries
World vehicle bodies (tractor/bus/truck) trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Turkey
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.