Desk cutlery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported desk cutlery worth $4.8 million (529 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 11% 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 | $4.8M | 529 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 679 t |
| 2022 | $3.2M | 340 t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 155 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 300 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 275 t |
| 2018 | $4.6M | 590 t |
| 2017 | $4.2M | 513 t |
Where Turkey imports desk cutlery from
China alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 67% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 30% |
| South Korea | $46K | 1% |
| Slovakia | $30K | 0.6% |
| Spain | $20K | 0.4% |
| India | $16K | 0.3% |
| Austria | $10K | 0.2% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.2% |
| France | $8K | 0.2% |
| Serbia | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.07 per kg, 25% above the world average of $7.24. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Desk cutlery exports from Turkey
Exports of desk cutlery by Turkey reached $469 thousand in 2024 (47 tonnes). Most of it went to Romania (12%), Syria (6%), Lebanon (4%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 22%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+380% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Turkey desk cutlery imports (HS 8214.10): 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 8214.10: Cutlery: paper knives, letter openers, erasing knives, pencil sharpeners and blades therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of desk cutlery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported desk cutlery worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 529 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply desk cutlery to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Germany (30%) and South Korea (1%). The top three together account for 97%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 70% on the year.
What is the average import price of desk cutlery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.07 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $7.24 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of desk cutlery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.2 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $5.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export desk cutlery?
Yes. Turkey exported $469 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Romania, Syria and Lebanon. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for desk cutlery?
The HS code for desk cutlery is subheading 8214.10. 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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