Flat knitting machines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $42.2 million of flat knitting machines in 2024 (3.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 145 countries. That is 45% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $122.2 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 | $42.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2023 | $76.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2022 | $106.8M | 7.0K t |
| 2021 | $94.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2020 | $111.7M | 7.8K t |
| 2019 | $49.0M | 2.8K t |
| 2018 | $122.2M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $85.8M | 4.5K t |
Where Turkey imports flat knitting machines from
Most of the value came from China (42%), Japan (30%), Germany (24%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.9M | 42% |
| Japan | $12.5M | 30% |
| Germany | $10.2M | 24% |
| Taiwan | $639K | 1.5% |
| Bulgaria | $176K | 0.4% |
| Hong Kong | $162K | 0.4% |
| France | $149K | 0.4% |
| Poland | $139K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $99K | 0.2% |
| United States | $94K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.12 per kg, close to the world average of $11.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flat knitting machines exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported flat knitting machines worth $13.6 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 77 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Russia (45%), Bulgaria (16%), Egypt (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+167% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $6.1M | 45% |
| Bulgaria | $2.2M | 16% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 8.6% |
| Spain | $768K | 5.7% |
| Germany | $447K | 3.3% |
| China | $386K | 2.9% |
| Armenia | $345K | 2.5% |
| Syria | $214K | 1.6% |
| Iran | $198K | 1.5% |
| Vietnam | $196K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey flat knitting machines imports (HS 8447.20): 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 8447.20: Knitting machines: flat, stitch-bonding machines.
Common questions
What is the value of flat knitting machines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported flat knitting machines worth $42.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 145 countries worldwide, with 7% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply flat knitting machines to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by Japan (30%) and Germany (24%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 52% on the year.
What is the average import price of flat knitting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.12 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $11.39 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flat knitting machines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $85.8 million in 2017 to $42.2 million in 2024, a fall of 51%. The peak was 2018 at $122.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $86.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export flat knitting machines?
Yes. Turkey exported $13.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Bulgaria and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $28.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for flat knitting machines?
The HS code for flat knitting machines is subheading 8447.20. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8447 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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