Cutting tools imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $12.1 million of cutting tools in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $12.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $8.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.5M | 815 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $6.0M | 927 t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $8.9M | 1.3K t |
Where Turkey imports cutting tools from
China alone supplied 71% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.6M | 71% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 18% |
| Pakistan | $228K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $215K | 1.8% |
| Ukraine | $143K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $127K | 1.1% |
| Vietnam | $110K | 0.9% |
| Italy | $82K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $70K | 0.6% |
| Switzerland | $62K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 8214
| 8214.20 | Manicure or pedicure sets and instruments: (including nail files) | 43% |
| 8214.10 | Cutlery: paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and blades therefore | 40% |
| 8214.90 | Cutlery: hair clippers and mincing knives | 17% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8214.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.93 per kg, close to the world average of $8.55.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Cutting tools exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.2 million of cutting tools in 2024 (154 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (12%), Saudi Arabia (6%), Spain (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 23%. Among the main buyer markets, Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest (+147% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $278K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $125K | 5.6% |
| Spain | $108K | 4.8% |
| Romania | $103K | 4.6% |
| United States | $97K | 4.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $80K | 3.6% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $77K | 3.4% |
| Serbia | $68K | 3% |
| Kazakhstan | $65K | 2.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $65K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8214: Cutlery; other articles, (e.g. hair clippers, butchers' or kitchen cleavers, choppers and mincing knives, paper knives), manicure or pedicure sets and instruments (including nail files).
Common questions
What is the value of cutting tools imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported cutting tools worth $12.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply cutting tools to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($8.6 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Pakistan (2%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 745% on the year.
What is the average import price of cutting tools per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.93 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $8.55 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 cutting tools to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.9 million in 2017 to $12.1 million in 2024, an increase of 36%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export cutting tools?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Saudi Arabia and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for cutting tools?
The HS code for cutting tools is heading 8214. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8214.20 (43% of the value) and 8214.10 (40%). It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8214 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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