Dental drill engines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of dental drill engines by Turkey reached $13.3 million in 2024 (243 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 40% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $22.4 million.
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 | $13.3M | 243 t |
| 2023 | $22.4M | 346 t |
| 2022 | $13.7M | 248 t |
| 2021 | $15.2M | 218 t |
| 2020 | $11.1M | 195 t |
| 2019 | $14.0M | 474 t |
| 2018 | $10.7M | 353 t |
| 2017 | $15.3M | 399 t |
Where Turkey imports dental drill engines from
Most of the value came from Italy (45%), China (17%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.9M | 45% |
| China | $2.2M | 17% |
| United States | $1.2M | 9.3% |
| Germany | $712K | 5.4% |
| Thailand | $703K | 5.3% |
| Finland | $563K | 4.2% |
| Denmark | $509K | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $504K | 3.8% |
| Switzerland | $296K | 2.2% |
| Slovakia | $162K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $54.69 per kg, 46% below the world average of $102.22, 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.
Dental drill engines exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $566 thousand of dental drill engines in 2024 (7 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cyprus (10%), Germany (10%), Tanzania (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $59K | 10% |
| Germany | $57K | 10% |
| Tanzania | $49K | 8.7% |
| Switzerland | $48K | 8.5% |
| Georgia | $46K | 8.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $33K | 5.9% |
| United States | $24K | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 4% |
| France | $19K | 3.3% |
| Luxembourg | $18K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey dental drill engines imports (HS 9018.41): 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 9018.41: Dental instruments and appliances: dental drill engines, whether or not combined on a single base with other dental equipment.
Common questions
What is the value of dental drill engines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported dental drill engines worth $13.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 243 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 174 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply dental drill engines to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($5.9 million), followed by China (17%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of dental drill engines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $54.69 per kg in 2024, 46% below the world average of $102.22 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of dental drill engines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.3 million in 2017 to $13.3 million in 2024, a fall of 13%. The peak was 2023 at $22.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export dental drill engines?
Yes. Turkey exported $566 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, Germany and Tanzania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $12.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for dental drill engines?
The HS code for dental drill engines is subheading 9018.41. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
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