Türkiye’s Machinery Exports and Government Support
Türkiye exported USD 7,276 million of machinery and parts in 8 months. Let’s grow your share.
Türkiye’s machinery exports grew 2.2% compared with the same period last year (TİM, 31 August 2026). Germany and the US take 17.6% of the total market. FIX runs market selection, the buyer list and the government support application for CE, trade fair and service costs in a single plan.
- USD 7,276MJanuary to August 2026 · TİM
- +4.3%12-month growth
- 10 main marketsTİM country breakdown
Where do machinery exports stand in 2026?
According to TİM data, Türkiye’s exports of machinery and parts reached USD 7.28 billion between January and August 2026, up 2.2% compared with the same period last year.
The sector’s share of total exports is 3.93%. Exports over the last 12 months grew 4.3% to USD 11.41 billion.
- January to August 2026
- USD 7,276M
- Annual change
- +2.2%
- Share of total exports
- 3.93%
- Last 12 months
- USD 11,412M
Source: TİM, consolidated export registration figures, 31 August 2026 (thousand USD converted to million USD). The definition is TİM’s “Machinery and Parts” line; the exporters’ associations’ broader HS-code-based definition gives different figures.
Which countries buy the most Turkish machinery?
| Country | January to August 2026 (USD million) | Change | Share |
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| Germany | 752 | +9.9% | 10.3% |
| US | 531 | +27.2% | 7.3% |
| Italy | 343 | +4.5% | 4.7% |
| Russia | 338 | −34.3% | 4.6% |
| United Kingdom | 251 | +5.6% | 3.4% |
| Egypt | 231 | +42.5% | 3.2% |
| France | 190 | −3.0% | 2.6% |
| Algeria | 171 | −8.8% | 2.3% |
| Iraq | 161 | −25.0% | 2.2% |
| Spain | 158 | +11.8% | 2.2% |
Which markets are growing fastest?
We select the fastest-growing markets from countries that exceeded USD 20 million in the same period both last year and this year; we leave out jumps from a small base.
- HungaryUSD 79 million+75.0%
- SyriaUSD 67 million+58.8%
- AustriaUSD 88 million+47.3%
- ChinaUSD 41 million+44.4%
- EgyptUSD 231 million+42.5%
What determines success in machinery exports?
Production capacity alone won’t keep you on the global shelf; you need strategic fit.
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Technical certification and CE standards
Technical compliance is the first condition for acceptance in the global machinery market. CE certification, safety testing and sector certification are mandatory for your machines; we turn them from a cost burden into a planned step. By financing the eligible part of these costs with government support, we ease your market entry. -
Data-led regional market analysis
We use concrete data to analyse which country is investing in which industry and which types of machinery it needs. We base your export route on customs data, competitor analysis and global industry reports to identify the most profitable and sustainable markets for your machines. -
TURQUALITY® and brand positioning
We aim to move your machines beyond the “affordable alternative” label towards a high-tech, trusted brand. We build a corporate structure to the standards of TURQUALITY®, the Ministry of Trade’s support programme for building global Turkish brands. Our goal is for you to compete with global rivals on management quality and brand prestige, not just hardware. -
Financing design and R&D
We use government grants to manage the high engineering costs of developing new machine models and building prototypes. By using grant mechanisms to ease the financial burden from design to the production line, we aim to limit the impact of your R&D investments on your cash flow. -
After-sales service and dealer network
In machinery sales, the service network is the single biggest factor in buyer trust. We find the right distributors to represent your brand in target markets. By planning suitable incentive programmes for technical service points and spare parts storage, we aim to strengthen your long-term presence in the local market. -
Managing promotion and trade fair costs
Taking part in the world’s largest machinery and industrial trade fairs is costly. We manage the process so that you can cover the eligible part of this cost with government incentives. We plan your stand, shipping, advertising and travel costs in line with grant programmes and increase your global visibility.
Sourcing from Turkish machinery manufacturers
Türkiye exported USD 7.28 billion of machinery and parts from January to August 2026, and Germany and the US take 17.6% of it, according to TİM. For a buyer abroad, the hard part is not finding a factory but choosing the right one. Through Import Consulting, FIX finds Turkish machinery manufacturers that match your technical specification, pre-screens them and manages quotations and samples on your behalf.
- Manufacturer search: we list Turkish machinery makers against your technical specification, target price and HS code (mostly Chapter 84).
- Pre-screening: we check plant and capacity details to tell manufacturers from intermediaries, and review CE documents, test reports and references.
- Quotation comparison: we set offers side by side in one report, then negotiate price, MOQ, payment terms and Incoterms for you.
- Samples and introduction: we handle correspondence and sampling and, with your approval, introduce you directly to the supplier you choose.
What government support is available to machinery companies?
- Market Entry Certificate (CE, testing, certification)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 19,728,672
- International Trade Fair Support (Yurt Dışı Fuar Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 3,698,274
- Overseas Unit Rent Support (service and showroom)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 9,862,972
- Promotion Support (Tanıtım Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 19,728,672
- Overseas Market Research Support (Yurt Dışı Pazar Araştırması Desteği)Ministry of TradeSupport rate 50% support rate: 50% TRY 490,559
- 1507 SME R&D Startup Grant ProgrammeTÜBİTAKSupport rate 75% support rate: 75% TRY 3,500,000
- 1707 SME Support Call for Order-Based R&D ProjectsTÜBİTAKSupport rate 40% support rate: 40% TRY 10,000,000
- Strategic Product Support ProgrammeKOSGEBrepayableSupport rate 80% support rate: 80% TRY 10,000,000
Source: current programme legislation of the relevant institutions. Limits may change under each institution’s current legislation; the exact amount is confirmed by the institution’s announcement during the application period.
Programmes are not listed in order of importance.
How does FIX work with machinery companies?
As we bring your machines to factories worldwide, we manage technical barriers, market risks and high costs with a team that knows the machinery sector.
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Operational agility and compliance
We manage the technical standards and customs requirements of machinery exports. By planning mandatory certification such as CE in advance, we aim to get your machines into target markets with legal compliance already in place. -
Data-led export strategy
We use data to analyse which industrial regions show demand for your machines. By examining regional investment incentives and competitor pricing, we base your route on field intelligence and plan your market entry with the risks identified in advance. -
Strategic financing and grants
We plan which government incentives can be used for your R&D, testing and promotion costs. From trade fair participation to rent for overseas technical service centres, we map the eligible processes to suitable support programmes. We then run the application for the part of your growth budget that qualifies.
Our solutions for the machinery sector
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FIX model
International Trade Consulting (UTD®)
Who it’s forCompanies that want buyer research and strategic guidance
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FIX model
Hands-on Export and Business Development (KİVİG®)
Who it’s forCompanies that want a foreign trade team working in the field
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Corporate Development
TURQUALITY® Consulting
Who it’s forCompanies that want to move their brand into a higher value-added position
Client results
- Companies served
- 250+
- Active export clients
- 50+
- Target countries
- 150+
- Exports achievedto date
- 250 M $
Figures are compiled from FIX records and updated from a single source.
Some of the companies we work with
How do you export machinery?
Exporting machinery starts with choosing the right target market based on data and completing requirements such as CE (Machinery Regulation) before shipment.
The decisive step is reaching the buying decision-maker directly. FIX handles contact with distributors and industrial buyers, market data and government support planning in a single team. We don’t stop at a report: we implement the process with you.
- Product and capacity analysisWe clarify your product group (mostly HS/GTİP Chapter 84), your production capacity and your export readiness.
- Target market selectionWe match the large and fast-growing markets in TİM data with your product and set the order of priority.
- Regulatory and document complianceWe plan target market requirements such as CE (Machinery Regulation) and the testing and certification steps.
- Direct contact with buyersWe reach the people who make the buying decision and manage meetings and quotations with you.
- Support planningWe plan trade fair, promotion, certification and market research costs around the right government support.
What government support is there for machinery exports?
Machinery companies face export costs such as R&D and prototyping, international trade fairs and overseas technical service. Government support can finance a significant share of them.
The right support depends on the cost item and company size; the relevant institution makes the final decision, and we prepare your application in its strongest form for that assessment.
- Financing design and R&DWe identify suitable government grants for the high engineering costs of developing new machine models and building prototypes, and manage the application. We aim to ease the financial burden with incentives and limit the impact of your R&D investments on cash flow.
- Global promotion and trade fair cost managementWe prepare applications for International Trade Fair Support (Yurt Dışı Fuar Desteği). It can cover a significant share of the cost of exhibiting at the world’s largest machinery and industrial fairs. We also plan your overseas advertising and promotion costs under Promotion Support (Tanıtım Desteği).
- Support for overseas units and technical service centresWe manage the Overseas Unit Rent Support application for the rent of the offices or technical service centres you set up in target markets. A physical presence in the local market strengthens your hand against global competitors.
What should you watch for in machinery exports?
- CE certification and safety testing: Technical compliance is the first condition for acceptance in the target market. Getting the CE certification and safety testing your machines need right the first time speeds up market entry.
- Data-led regional market analysis: We use concrete data to analyse which countries or industries need your machines. We map a route based on customs data and competitor analysis, focusing on the most profitable markets rather than trial and error.
- After-sales service and dealer network: In machinery sales, the service network is the first measure of trust. Finding the right distributor to represent your brand in the target market and setting up a technical service point strengthen your lasting presence there.
- Certification timeline: Planning testing and certification time backwards from the first delivery date stops a ready order from being held up.
- Support timing: Planning eligible expenditure before any payment is made means you don’t lose support you’re entitled to.
Other services
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Exports
Export Consulting
We run the export process with you, from market selection to order talks with buyers.
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Exports
Market Entry Project
A data-driven export roadmap; 50% of the cost can be covered by Ministry support.
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Exports
Target Market Research Report
We use data to show where your product is in demand, then prioritise those markets.
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Exports
Potential Customer List
We deliver a list of importers and decision-makers who fit your product, with verified contact details.
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Grants and incentives
Export Support
We plan trade fair, promotion and market entry costs with Ministry of Trade support.
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Corporate Development
TURQUALITY® Consulting
We run the TURQUALITY® process end to end, from application to audit and spending management.
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Grants and incentives
TÜBİTAK Consulting
We design and run your R&D and innovation projects under the TÜBİTAK programme that fits you.
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Grants and incentives
KOSGEB Consulting
We manage SME applications for start-up, capacity and digital transformation support.
Frequently asked questions
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What are the machinery sector’s export figures?According to TİM data, exports of machinery and parts reached USD 7.28 billion (+2.2%) between…
According to TİM data, exports of machinery and parts reached USD 7.28 billion (+2.2%) between January and August 2026; over the last 12 months they reached USD 11.41 billion. The largest markets are Germany (USD 752 million) and the US (USD 531 million). Source: TİM, consolidated export registration figures, 31 August 2026.
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What government support is available to machinery manufacturers?The Ministry of Trade’s market entry certificate, overseas trade fair, unit rent, promotion and…
The Ministry of Trade’s market entry certificate, overseas trade fair, unit rent, promotion and market research support; TÜBİTAK 1507 and 1707 for R&D; and the KOSGEB Strategic Product Support Programme are the main headings. Support rates and limits are shown in the table on this page, in line with each programme’s current legislation.
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Is there support for buying machinery and equipment in 2026?For loans taken from partner banks to buy machinery and equipment, support for interest (or…
For loans taken from partner banks to buy machinery and equipment, support for interest (or profit share, for participation-bank loans) is available under the KOSGEB Capacity Building Support Programme; the programme does not provide grants. VAT exemption may also apply to machinery purchases under an Investment Incentive Certificate; details are in the VAT exemption on machinery purchases guide.
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How do you start exporting machinery?We start machinery exports by clarifying your product’s HS code (GTİP) classification (mostly…
We start machinery exports by clarifying your product’s HS code (GTİP) classification (mostly Chapter 84) and the target market’s CE (Machinery Regulation) requirements. In this sector, the first factor that determines success is technical certification and CE compliance, so we build the plan around it. In the Initial Analysis (Check-Up) meeting, we work out your company’s market selection, the support calendar and contact with distributors and industrial buyers together.
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How do you choose a target market for machinery exports?We don’t choose a target market for machinery exports on a single indicator.
We don’t choose a target market for machinery exports on a single indicator. We weigh growth rate, CE (Machinery Regulation) compliance cost, customs duty and your product’s price position together. According to TİM data, the top five markets take 30.3% of the sector’s exports; this concentration signals competition in established markets and opportunity in emerging ones. Source: TİM, consolidated export registration figures, 31 August 2026.
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Which documents do you need to export machinery?It varies by target market, but CE (Machinery Regulation) compliance is often required; products…
It varies by target market, but CE (Machinery Regulation) compliance is often required; products are mostly classified in Chapter 84 of the HS code (GTİP). We can plan testing and certification costs under Market Entry Certificate Support.
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When should you apply for support in machinery exports?In machinery exports, support applications should be planned before spending on CE (Machinery…
In machinery exports, support applications should be planned before spending on CE (Machinery Regulation) certification, trade fairs, promotion and market research. Some support requires an application or pre-approval before the expenditure. Since CE certification must be completed before the first shipment, we build the support calendar together with your shipment and trade fair plan.
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How does FIX work with machinery companies?FIX runs CE compliance, data-led market selection and support planning for machinery companies…
FIX runs CE compliance, data-led market selection and support planning for machinery companies in a single team. We use UTD® for distributor and dealer research, KİVİG® as your trade team in the field and HİT® for targeted contact with industrial buyers; in the Initial Analysis (Check-Up) meeting, we decide together which one to start with.