Welding equipment parts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $6.1 million of welding equipment parts in 2024 (91 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 24% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.9 million.
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 | $6.1M | 91 t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 89 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 67 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 87 t |
| 2020 | $3.1M | 67 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 40 t |
| 2018 | $2.9M | 65 t |
| 2017 | $5.1M | 118 t |
Where Turkey imports welding equipment parts from
The largest suppliers were China (34%), Austria (25%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+149% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.1M | 34% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 25% |
| Germany | $687K | 11% |
| Italy | $647K | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $273K | 4.5% |
| Poland | $267K | 4.4% |
| United Kingdom | $149K | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $90K | 1.5% |
| United States | $73K | 1.2% |
| Hungary | $62K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $66.84 per kg, 190% above the world average of $23.05. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Welding equipment parts exports from Turkey
Exports of welding equipment parts by Turkey reached $2.2 million in 2024 (65 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to France (22%), Kazakhstan (13%), Algeria (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+456% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $482K | 22% |
| Kazakhstan | $278K | 13% |
| Algeria | $172K | 7.9% |
| Germany | $123K | 5.7% |
| Hungary | $117K | 5.4% |
| Australia | $104K | 4.8% |
| Russia | $68K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $65K | 3% |
| Romania | $59K | 2.7% |
| Iraq | $56K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey welding equipment parts imports (HS 8468.90): 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 8468.90: Machinery and apparatus: parts, soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of welding equipment parts imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported welding equipment parts worth $6.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding equipment parts to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Austria (25%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 149% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding equipment parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $66.84 per kg in 2024, 190% above the world average of $23.05 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of welding equipment parts to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.1 million in 2017 to $6.1 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. The peak was 2023 at $7.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export welding equipment parts?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Kazakhstan and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for welding equipment parts?
The HS code for welding equipment parts is subheading 8468.90. 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 8468 page.
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