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Tower Crane & Construction Hoist Turkey — Complete Import Guide for Turkish Contractors

6/5/20263 min read

Tower Crane & Construction Hoist Turkey — Complete Import Guide for Turkish Contractors

Turkey is the world's largest tower crane importer, accounting for 14.4% of global imports ($2.27 billion in 2023). With mega-projects like Istanbul Canal, earthquake reconstruction zones, and continuous urban development, demand for construction equipment keeps growing.

Chinese tower cranes are entering Turkey at a record pace — exports grew 145% year-over-year. Here's why Turkish contractors are switching to Chinese manufacturers, and how to import with confidence.

Why Turkish Contractors Choose Chinese Tower Cranes

Cost Advantage Without Quality Compromise

The price difference is 50-60%. For the same CE-certified equipment. The savings can fund an entire second crane.

Turkey's Construction Market in 2026

• Istanbul New Airport Phase 2 — Ongoing demand for heavy-lift cranes

• Earthquake reconstruction (Hatay, Kahramanmaraş) — Massive residential rebuilding requiring hundreds of tower cranes and construction hoists

• Istanbul Canal Project — Infrastructure mega-project requiring specialized lifting equipment

• Urban renewal in Ankara, Izmir — Residential high-rises driving flat top crane demand

Flat top cranes are particularly popular in Turkish cities because they work well in tight urban spaces with overlapping cranes — exactly the scenario in Istanbul's dense construction zones.

Import Process for Turkey

Step 1: Verify CE Certification

Turkey requires CE marking for construction equipment under the EU-Turkey Customs Union. Confirm your manufacturer provides:

• CE Declaration of Conformity

• EN 14439 compliance (tower crane safety standard)

• Technical file in English or Turkish

GKZG tower cranes and construction hoists are CE certified and have been exported to Turkish contractors.

Step 2: Customs & Duty

Tip: If your project is in a government-designated earthquake reconstruction zone, you may qualify for duty exemptions. Check with your customs broker.

Step 3: Shipping to Turkey

Most tower cranes ship as CKD (disassembled) in 40HC containers. A standard 6-ton flat top crane fits in 3-4 containers.

Step 4: Required Documents for Turkish Customs

1. Commercial Invoice (with HS codes)

2. Packing List

3. Bill of Lading

4. CE Certificate + Declaration of Conformity

5. Certificate of Origin

6. Test Report / Inspection Certificate

Your manufacturer should provide all documents. A good freight forwarder handles customs clearance in 3-5 days.

Construction Hoists for the Turkish Market

Don't overlook construction hoists — they're essential for every high-rise project, and Turkish regulations require CE-certified passenger hoists for buildings above certain heights.

Recommended Models for Turkey

GKZG SC200/200ZN Smart Hoist features auto floor calling and 20-30% energy savings — increasingly requested by Turkish contractors managing labor costs.

Why GKZG for the Turkish Market

• ✅ CE Certified — Full compliance with Turkish import requirements

• ✅ Export Experience — Tower cranes and hoists delivered to Turkish contractors

• ✅ 60,000㎡ Factory — One of China's largest dedicated tower crane facilities

• ✅ 38 Patents — Including smart hoist technology

• ✅ English + Turkish Support — Documentation and remote installation guidance

• ✅ Fast Spare Parts — Ship within 7 days, 3-4 weeks delivery to Turkey

Request a Quotation

Whether you need one tower crane for a residential project or a fleet for earthquake reconstruction, we provide competitive pricing and full import support.

Contact us for a free quotation within 24 hours:

Email：ann.lin@gkzgtowercrane.com

WhatsApp: +86 19377161135

Web：gkzgtowercrane.com

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