Welding machinery (other types) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of welding machinery (other types) by Turkey reached $4.0 million in 2024 (171 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 61% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $10.3 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 | $4.0M | 171 t |
| 2023 | $10.3M | 379 t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 509 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 236 t |
| 2020 | $3.8M | 316 t |
| 2019 | $2.4M | 194 t |
| 2018 | $932K | 37 t |
| 2017 | $2.5M | 73 t |
Where Turkey imports welding machinery (other types) from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Taiwan (10%), Italy (9%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 42% |
| Taiwan | $404K | 10% |
| Italy | $381K | 9.4% |
| Austria | $365K | 9% |
| India | $275K | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $248K | 6.1% |
| Bulgaria | $183K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $153K | 3.8% |
| Hungary | $137K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $82K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.64 per kg, 85% above the world average of $12.77. 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 machinery (other types) exports from Turkey
Exports of welding machinery (other types) by Turkey reached $3.7 million in 2024 (319 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (23%), Russia (8%), Romania (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $834K | 23% |
| Russia | $302K | 8.3% |
| Romania | $235K | 6.4% |
| France | $196K | 5.4% |
| Chile | $187K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $181K | 5% |
| Germany | $138K | 3.8% |
| Poland | $121K | 3.3% |
| Netherlands | $108K | 3% |
| Bulgaria | $95K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey welding machinery (other types) imports (HS 8468.80): 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 8468.80: Machinery and apparatus: for soldering, brazing or welding, whether or not capable of cutting, n.e.c. in heading no. 8468.
Common questions
What is the value of welding machinery (other types) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported welding machinery (other types) worth $4.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 171 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 61% on 2023.
Which countries supply welding machinery (other types) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by Taiwan (10%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 362% on the year.
What is the average import price of welding machinery (other types) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.64 per kg in 2024, 85% above the world average of $12.77 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 machinery (other types) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.5 million in 2017 to $4.0 million in 2024, an increase of 59%. The peak was 2023 at $10.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export welding machinery (other types)?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Russia and Romania. That compares with imports of $4.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for welding machinery (other types)?
The HS code for welding machinery (other types) is subheading 8468.80. 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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