Dental instruments imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $94.4 million of dental instruments in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
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 | $94.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $92.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $83.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $64.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $49.6M | 838 t |
| 2019 | $47.0M | 754 t |
| 2018 | $47.2M | 777 t |
| 2017 | $50.5M | 852 t |
Where Turkey imports dental instruments from
The largest suppliers were China (28%), Germany (19%), South Korea (8%). Among the main suppliers, Denmark grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.6M | 28% |
| Germany | $18.2M | 19% |
| South Korea | $7.1M | 7.5% |
| Poland | $5.8M | 6.1% |
| Switzerland | $4.8M | 5.1% |
| Mexico | $4.3M | 4.5% |
| Denmark | $4.0M | 4.2% |
| Austria | $3.7M | 3.9% |
| Pakistan | $2.7M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $67.91 per kg, 40% below the world average of $113.60, 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 instruments exports from Turkey
Exports of dental instruments by Turkey reached $7.2 million in 2024 (109 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (8%), Germany (6%), Netherlands (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 19%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $546K | 7.6% |
| Germany | $403K | 5.6% |
| Netherlands | $388K | 5.4% |
| Iran | $327K | 4.6% |
| Cyprus | $293K | 4.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $291K | 4.1% |
| India | $287K | 4% |
| Iraq | $278K | 3.9% |
| France | $237K | 3.3% |
| Denmark | $199K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey dental instruments imports (HS 9018.49): 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 9018.49: Dental instruments and appliances: other than dental drill engines.
Common questions
What is the value of dental instruments imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported dental instruments worth $94.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 219 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply dental instruments to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($26.6 million), followed by Germany (19%) and South Korea (8%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Denmark grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of dental instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $67.91 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $113.60 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 instruments to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $50.5 million in 2017 to $94.4 million in 2024, an increase of 87%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $66.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export dental instruments?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Germany and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $87.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for dental instruments?
The HS code for dental instruments is subheading 9018.49. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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