Vehicle steering components imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported vehicle steering components worth $545.8 million (31.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $545.8M | 31.5K t |
| 2023 | $537.6M | 33.6K t |
| 2022 | $437.1M | 29.0K t |
| 2021 | $463.5M | 29.9K t |
| 2020 | $427.0M | 28.0K t |
| 2019 | $448.2M | 30.4K t |
| 2018 | $598.9M | 32.8K t |
| 2017 | $618.6M | 35.2K t |
Where Turkey imports vehicle steering components from
Most of the value came from Hungary (35%), India (13%), Czech Republic (11%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+32% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $189.0M | 35% |
| India | $73.6M | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $60.9M | 11% |
| Poland | $39.0M | 7.1% |
| Romania | $34.0M | 6.2% |
| Germany | $27.4M | 5% |
| China | $26.4M | 4.8% |
| France | $25.9M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $20.1M | 3.7% |
| Japan | $13.2M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.35 per kg, close to the world average of $15.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle steering components exports from Turkey
Exports of vehicle steering components by Turkey reached $200.3 million in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United Kingdom (13%), Germany (12%), Poland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Belarus grew fastest (+369% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $25.1M | 13% |
| Germany | $23.1M | 12% |
| Poland | $21.7M | 11% |
| France | $18.6M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $15.2M | 7.6% |
| Russia | $14.2M | 7.1% |
| Czech Republic | $8.4M | 4.2% |
| United States | $7.9M | 4% |
| Hungary | $6.7M | 3.3% |
| Belarus | $5.8M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey vehicle steering components imports (HS 8708.94): 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 8708.94: Vehicle parts: steering wheels, steering columns and steering boxes: parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle steering components imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported vehicle steering components worth $545.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 219 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle steering components to Turkey?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($189.0 million), followed by India (13%) and the Czech Republic (11%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 32% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle steering components per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.35 per kg in 2024, 13% above the world average of $15.39 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 steering components to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $618.6 million in 2017 to $545.8 million in 2024, a fall of 12%. The peak was 2017 at $618.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $509.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export vehicle steering components?
Yes. Turkey exported $200.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Germany and Poland. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $345.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle steering components?
The HS code for vehicle steering components is subheading 8708.94. 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 8708 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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