Vehicle diesel engines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported vehicle diesel engines worth $1.98 billion (120.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 204 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 13% 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 | $1.98B | 120.9K t |
| 2023 | $2.28B | 140.8K t |
| 2022 | $2.09B | 137.5K t |
| 2021 | $2.05B | 127.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.67B | 106.2K t |
| 2019 | $1.71B | 114.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.11B | 135.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.19B | 143.0K t |
Where Turkey imports vehicle diesel engines from
The largest suppliers were United Kingdom (49%), Germany (22%), Italy (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $980.1M | 49% |
| Germany | $444.7M | 22% |
| Italy | $172.6M | 8.7% |
| Spain | $107.5M | 5.4% |
| Poland | $98.7M | 5% |
| France | $46.4M | 2.3% |
| India | $38.1M | 1.9% |
| Japan | $24.7M | 1.2% |
| Netherlands | $20.7M | 1% |
| United States | $17.5M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.42 per kg, close to the world average of $15.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle diesel engines exports from Turkey
Exports of vehicle diesel engines by Turkey reached $20.2 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (23%), Kazakhstan (16%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Tunisia grew fastest (+224% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $4.6M | 23% |
| Kazakhstan | $3.2M | 16% |
| Italy | $2.1M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 7.9% |
| Belarus | $1.4M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 6.4% |
| Argentina | $570K | 2.8% |
| Tunisia | $529K | 2.6% |
| Russia | $435K | 2.2% |
| Netherlands | $390K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey vehicle diesel engines imports (HS 8408.20): 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 8408.20: Engines: compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of a kind used for the propulsion of vehicles of chapter 87.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle diesel engines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported vehicle diesel engines worth $1.98 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 204 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle diesel engines to Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($980.1 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle diesel engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.42 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $15.56 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle diesel engines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.19 billion in 2017 to $1.98 billion in 2024, a fall of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $2.28 billion. Over 8 years the average was $2.01 billion a year.
Does Turkey also export vehicle diesel engines?
Yes. Turkey exported $20.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Kazakhstan and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.96 billion a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle diesel engines?
The HS code for vehicle diesel engines is subheading 8408.20. 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 8408 page.
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