Food industry blades imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported food industry blades worth $9.3 million (282 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 9% more than in 2023. 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 | $9.3M | 282 t |
| 2023 | $8.6M | 262 t |
| 2022 | $5.3M | 135 t |
| 2021 | $5.4M | 188 t |
| 2020 | $4.3M | 136 t |
| 2019 | $4.2M | 110 t |
| 2018 | $4.1M | 112 t |
| 2017 | $5.2M | 132 t |
Where Turkey imports food industry blades from
Most of the value came from Germany (34%), China (13%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+240% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.2M | 34% |
| China | $1.2M | 13% |
| France | $1.1M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $566K | 6.1% |
| United States | $537K | 5.8% |
| Italy | $470K | 5% |
| Spain | $469K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $435K | 4.7% |
| Belgium | $369K | 4% |
| Latvia | $153K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.11 per kg, close to the world average of $35.77.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Food industry blades exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported food industry blades worth $3.9 million (194 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Slovenia (27%), Germany (18%), Russia (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Kyrgyzstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovenia | $1.1M | 27% |
| Germany | $723K | 18% |
| Russia | $589K | 15% |
| Kazakhstan | $341K | 8.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $139K | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $121K | 3.1% |
| Romania | $109K | 2.8% |
| Belarus | $90K | 2.3% |
| Egypt | $75K | 1.9% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $71K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey food industry blades imports (HS 8208.30): 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 8208.30: Tools: knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry.
Common questions
What is the value of food industry blades imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported food industry blades worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 282 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 203 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply food industry blades to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (13%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 240% on the year.
What is the average import price of food industry blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.11 per kg in 2024, 7% below the world average of $35.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of food industry blades to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.2 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export food industry blades?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Slovenia, Germany and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for food industry blades?
The HS code for food industry blades is subheading 8208.30. 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 8208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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