Footwear manufacturing machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported footwear manufacturing machinery worth $3.2 million (299 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 67% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $9.8 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 | $3.2M | 299 t |
| 2023 | $9.8M | 927 t |
| 2022 | $7.1M | 775 t |
| 2021 | $5.3M | 538 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 594 t |
| 2019 | $4.7M | 548 t |
| 2018 | $4.9M | 481 t |
| 2017 | $7.0M | 615 t |
Where Turkey imports footwear manufacturing machinery from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Italy (23%), Taiwan (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.6M | 49% |
| Italy | $741K | 23% |
| Taiwan | $590K | 18% |
| Lithuania | $175K | 5.4% |
| Greece | $41K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $37K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $28K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $14K | 0.4% |
| Nigeria | $12K | 0.4% |
| Georgia | $7K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.85 per kg, close to the world average of $10.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Footwear manufacturing machinery exports from Turkey
Exports of footwear manufacturing machinery by Turkey reached $1.9 million in 2024 (357 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 90 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Algeria (22%), Egypt (17%), Belarus (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey footwear manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8453.20): 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 8453.20: Machinery: for making or repairing footwear, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of footwear manufacturing machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported footwear manufacturing machinery worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 299 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 159 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries supply footwear manufacturing machinery to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by Italy (23%) and Taiwan (18%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 13 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of footwear manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.85 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.35 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of footwear manufacturing machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.0 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, a fall of 54%. The peak was 2023 at $9.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export footwear manufacturing machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Algeria, Egypt and Belarus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for footwear manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for footwear manufacturing machinery is subheading 8453.20. 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 8453 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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