Flatware imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $41.6 million of flatware in 2024 (3.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% more 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 | $41.6M | 3.6K t |
| 2023 | $37.5M | 2.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $15.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $16.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2018 | $20.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2017 | $30.5M | 2.7K t |
Where Turkey imports flatware from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $29.3M | 71% |
| Portugal | $5.5M | 13% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| France | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $633K | 1.5% |
| India | $320K | 0.8% |
| Indonesia | $254K | 0.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $181K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8215
| 8215.20 | Cutlery: sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar), not… | 70% |
| 8215.99 | Cutlery: other than plated with precious metal | 24% |
| 8215.10 | Cutlery: sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), with at… | 3.9% |
| 8215.91 | Cutlery: (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter-knives, sugar tongs and similar), plated with precious metal, not… | 2.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8215.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.60 per kg, 46% above the world average of $7.95. 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.
Flatware exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported flatware worth $17.0 million (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (16%), Saudi Arabia (14%), Egypt (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.7M | 16% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.3M | 14% |
| Egypt | $975K | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $828K | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $779K | 4.6% |
| Iraq | $627K | 3.7% |
| Iran | $618K | 3.6% |
| Cyprus | $573K | 3.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $532K | 3.1% |
| Russia | $451K | 2.7% |
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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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8215: Cutlery; spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar kitchen or tableware.
Common questions
What is the value of flatware imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported flatware worth $41.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply flatware to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($29.3 million), followed by Portugal (13%) and Vietnam (3%). The top three together account for 87%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 508% on the year.
What is the average import price of flatware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.60 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $7.95 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 flatware to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $30.5 million in 2017 to $41.6 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 flatware?
Yes. Turkey exported $17.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $24.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for flatware?
The HS code for flatware is heading 8215. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8215.20 (70% of the value) and 8215.99 (24%). 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 8215 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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