Flexographic printing machines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of flexographic printing machines by Turkey reached $68.9 million in 2024 (2.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 158 countries. That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $68.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $59.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2022 | $49.8M | 3.5K t |
| 2021 | $55.6M | 2.8K t |
| 2020 | $41.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $30.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $27.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $35.3M | 1.7K t |
Where Turkey imports flexographic printing machines from
Most of the value came from Italy (32%), Czech Republic (18%), Germany (18%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+918% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $22.1M | 32% |
| Czech Republic | $12.7M | 19% |
| Germany | $12.4M | 18% |
| China | $7.6M | 11% |
| Spain | $5.3M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 3% |
| France | $1.9M | 2.8% |
| Denmark | $1.8M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $845K | 1.2% |
| India | $652K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $27.11 per kg, 79% above the world average of $15.16. 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.
Flexographic printing machines exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $25.5 million of flexographic printing machines in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (26%), Kazakhstan (11%), Kyrgyzstan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, Kyrgyzstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $6.5M | 26% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.7M | 11% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $1.7M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 6.5% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 6.2% |
| Belarus | $1.3M | 5% |
| Cameroon | $1.2M | 4.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.1M | 4.4% |
| Serbia | $980K | 3.8% |
| Turkmenistan | $670K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey flexographic printing machines imports (HS 8443.16): 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 8443.16: Printing machinery: flexographic.
Common questions
What is the value of flexographic printing machines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported flexographic printing machines worth $68.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 158 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply flexographic printing machines to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($22.1 million), followed by the Czech Republic (18%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 918% on the year.
What is the average import price of flexographic printing machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $27.11 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $15.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flexographic printing machines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.3 million in 2017 to $68.9 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $46.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export flexographic printing machines?
Yes. Turkey exported $25.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $43.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for flexographic printing machines?
The HS code for flexographic printing machines is subheading 8443.16. 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 8443 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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