Water filtration equipment exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of water filtration equipment by Turkey reached $226.9 million in 2024 (17.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 10% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 18% a year on average.
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 | $226.9M | 17.2K t |
| 2023 | $205.6M | 15.6K t |
| 2022 | $200.0M | 17.6K t |
| 2021 | $126.8M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $121.3M | 11.5K t |
| 2019 | $102.6M | 10.9K t |
| 2018 | $99.9M | 9.3K t |
| 2017 | $72.8M | 7.1K t |
Where Turkey exports water filtration equipment to
Most of it went to Iran (9%), Uzbekistan (7%), Kazakhstan (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 21%. Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest (+493% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $19.9M | 8.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $15.4M | 6.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $13.2M | 5.8% |
| Iraq | $13.0M | 5.7% |
| Morocco | $12.9M | 5.7% |
| Chile | $11.3M | 5% |
| Turkmenistan | $10.0M | 4.4% |
| Russia | $7.6M | 3.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $6.7M | 3% |
| Romania | $4.6M | 2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.23 per kg, 28% below the world average of $18.43, 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.
Water filtration equipment imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $122.3 million of water filtration equipment in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The largest suppliers were China (26%), Germany (17%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, Lithuania grew fastest (+684% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $32.3M | 26% |
| Germany | $21.0M | 17% |
| Italy | $12.9M | 11% |
| South Korea | $10.1M | 8.3% |
| United States | $4.9M | 4% |
| Denmark | $4.5M | 3.6% |
| Norway | $3.7M | 3% |
| Lithuania | $3.2M | 2.6% |
| Russia | $3.0M | 2.5% |
| France | $2.9M | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey water filtration equipment exports (HS 8421.21): 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 8421.21: Machinery: for filtering or purifying water.
Common questions
What is the value of water filtration equipment exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported water filtration equipment worth $226.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 185 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy water filtration equipment from Turkey?
Iran was the largest buyer with 9% of the value ($19.9 million), followed by Uzbekistan (7%) and Kazakhstan (6%). The top three together account for 21%, out of 168 buyer countries in total. Chile grew fastest among the top ten, up 493% on the year.
What is the average export price of water filtration equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.23 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $18.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of water filtration equipment from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $72.8 million in 2017 to $226.9 million in 2024, an increase of 212%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $144.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import water filtration equipment?
Yes. Turkey imported $122.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Germany and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $104.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for water filtration equipment?
The HS code for water filtration equipment is subheading 8421.21. 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 8421 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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