Book-binding machine imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of book-binding machine by Turkey reached $9.4 million in 2024 (766 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 15% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.4M | 766 t |
| 2023 | $11.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 674 t |
| 2021 | $8.7M | 681 t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 535 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 516 t |
| 2018 | $6.3M | 570 t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 655 t |
Where Turkey imports book-binding machine from
The largest suppliers were Germany (30%), Switzerland (19%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.8M | 30% |
| Switzerland | $1.8M | 19% |
| China | $1.0M | 11% |
| Japan | $562K | 6% |
| United States | $544K | 5.8% |
| France | $407K | 4.3% |
| Italy | $363K | 3.9% |
| India | $333K | 3.5% |
| Austria | $231K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $175K | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8440
| 8440.10 | Book-binding machinery: including book-sewing machines | 94% |
| 8440.90 | Book-binding machinery: including book-sewing machines, parts thereof | 6.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8440.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.26 per kg, 48% below the world average of $23.58, 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.
Book-binding machine exports from Turkey
Exports of book-binding machine by Turkey reached $4.3 million in 2024 (276 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Algeria (42%), Russia (16%), Kazakhstan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $1.8M | 42% |
| Russia | $692K | 16% |
| Kazakhstan | $394K | 9.1% |
| India | $194K | 4.5% |
| Dominican Republic | $141K | 3.2% |
| United States | $119K | 2.7% |
| Brazil | $89K | 2.1% |
| France | $86K | 2% |
| Poland | $79K | 1.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $67K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8440: Book-binding machinery; including book-sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of book-binding machine imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported book-binding machine worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 766 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply book-binding machine to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.8 million), followed by Switzerland (19%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 31% on the year.
What is the average import price of book-binding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.26 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $23.58 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of book-binding machine to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2023 at $11.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export book-binding machine?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Russia and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for book-binding machine?
The HS code for book-binding machine is heading 8440. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8440.10 (94% of the value) and 8440.90 (6%). 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 8440 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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