Cotter pins imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported cotter pins worth $29.3 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 213 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $29.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $28.6M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $25.3M | 2.8K t |
| 2021 | $21.4M | 2.2K t |
| 2020 | $15.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $16.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $17.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.6M | 1.8K t |
Where Turkey imports cotter pins from
Most of the value came from Germany (25%), China (18%), Italy (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+300% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.3M | 25% |
| China | $5.2M | 18% |
| Italy | $4.4M | 15% |
| France | $2.8M | 9.5% |
| United States | $2.2M | 7.5% |
| India | $1.2M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $956K | 3.3% |
| Spain | $829K | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $769K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $722K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.09 per kg, close to the world average of $10.10.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cotter pins exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported cotter pins worth $14.6 million (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (32%), Russia (8%), Netherlands (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+146% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.7M | 32% |
| Russia | $1.2M | 8.2% |
| Netherlands | $922K | 6.3% |
| France | $715K | 4.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $691K | 4.7% |
| Algeria | $414K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $352K | 2.4% |
| Belarus | $324K | 2.2% |
| Ukraine | $316K | 2.2% |
| United States | $265K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey cotter pins imports (HS 7318.24): 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 7318.24: Iron or steel: non-threaded cotters and cotter-pins.
Common questions
What is the value of cotter pins imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cotter pins worth $29.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 213 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply cotter pins to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by China (18%) and Italy (15%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 80 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 300% on the year.
What is the average import price of cotter pins per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.09 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $10.10 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of cotter pins to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.6 million in 2017 to $29.3 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $21.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export cotter pins?
Yes. Turkey exported $14.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Russia and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $14.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for cotter pins?
The HS code for cotter pins is subheading 7318.24. It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7318 page.
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