Hand pliers imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported hand pliers worth $25.6 million (1.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% 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 | $25.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $21.2M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $18.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2020 | $13.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $11.4M | 883 t |
| 2018 | $13.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2017 | $15.5M | 1.3K t |
Where Turkey imports hand pliers from
Most of the value came from Germany (31%), China (31%), Vietnam (6%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+97% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.0M | 31% |
| China | $7.8M | 31% |
| Vietnam | $1.6M | 6.1% |
| Italy | $1.5M | 5.7% |
| Switzerland | $1.3M | 4.9% |
| United States | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $996K | 3.9% |
| Spain | $611K | 2.4% |
| India | $417K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $409K | 1.6% |
Product types under HS 8203
| 8203.20 | Tools, hand: pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers and similar tools | 74% |
| 8203.10 | Tools, hand: files, rasps and similar tools | 13% |
| 8203.40 | Tools, hand: pipe-cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar tools | 8.2% |
| 8203.30 | Tools, hand: metal cutting shears and similar tools | 5.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8203.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.18 per kg, 41% above the world average of $10.76. 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.
Hand pliers exports from Turkey
Exports of hand pliers by Turkey reached $7.3 million in 2024 (517 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (18%), United Kingdom (8%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.3M | 18% |
| United Kingdom | $596K | 8.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $565K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $451K | 6.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $362K | 5% |
| Iraq | $285K | 3.9% |
| Georgia | $263K | 3.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $244K | 3.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $179K | 2.5% |
| Romania | $160K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8203: Tools, hand; files, rasps, pliers (including cutting pliers), pincers, tweezers, metal cutting shears, pipe cutters, bolt croppers, perforating punches and similar.
Common questions
What is the value of hand pliers imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported hand pliers worth $25.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply hand pliers to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($8.0 million), followed by China (31%) and Vietnam (6%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 97% on the year.
What is the average import price of hand pliers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.18 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $10.76 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 hand pliers to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.5 million in 2017 to $25.6 million in 2024, an increase of 66%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export hand pliers?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $18.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for hand pliers?
The HS code for hand pliers is heading 8203. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8203.20 (74% of the value) and 8203.10 (13%). 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 8203 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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