Gravure printing machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of gravure printing machinery by Turkey reached $13.1 million in 2024 (629 tonnes). It ranks 7th of 131 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 35% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $30.3 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 | $13.1M | 629 t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $16.7M | 757 t |
| 2021 | $30.3M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $6.9M | 730 t |
| 2019 | $4.3M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $19.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 1.0K t |
Where Turkey imports gravure printing machinery from
Most of the value came from Italy (38%), Czech Republic (19%), Switzerland (16%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $5.0M | 38% |
| Czech Republic | $2.4M | 19% |
| Switzerland | $2.0M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 10% |
| Austria | $1.3M | 9.6% |
| India | $737K | 5.6% |
| Portugal | $79K | 0.6% |
| France | $70K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $67K | 0.5% |
| Spain | $33K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.88 per kg, 38% above the world average of $15.12. 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.
Gravure printing machinery exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $5.8 million of gravure printing machinery in 2024 (276 tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 52 countries. The largest buyer markets were Czech Republic (46%), Uzbekistan (26%), Kazakhstan (23%). Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $2.7M | 46% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.5M | 26% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.4M | 23% |
| Russia | $283K | 4.9% |
| Romania | $6K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $6K | 0.1% |
| Kuwait | $3K | 0.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1K | 0% |
| North Macedonia | $0K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey gravure printing machinery imports (HS 8443.17): 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 8443.17: Printing machinery: gravure.
Common questions
What is the value of gravure printing machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported gravure printing machinery worth $13.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 629 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 131 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 35% on 2023.
Which countries supply gravure printing machinery to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by the Czech Republic (19%) and Switzerland (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 11% on the year.
What is the average import price of gravure printing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.88 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $15.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of gravure printing machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $13.1 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2021 at $30.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export gravure printing machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for gravure printing machinery?
The HS code for gravure printing machinery is subheading 8443.17. 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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