Knife blades imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of knife blades by Turkey reached $4.6 million in 2024 (453 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 60% 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 | $4.6M | 453 t |
| 2023 | $2.9M | 344 t |
| 2022 | $3.3M | 410 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 560 t |
| 2020 | $2.5M | 341 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 297 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 557 t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 362 t |
Where Turkey imports knife blades from
Most of the value came from China (32%), Germany (25%), South Korea (15%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+183% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 33% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 26% |
| South Korea | $674K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $405K | 8.8% |
| Malaysia | $299K | 6.5% |
| Czech Republic | $158K | 3.4% |
| Belgium | $155K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $111K | 2.4% |
| Italy | $51K | 1.1% |
| France | $25K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.19 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.
Knife blades exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $346 thousand of knife blades in 2024 (26 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (31%), Germany (13%), Cyprus (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+342% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $107K | 31% |
| Germany | $44K | 13% |
| Cyprus | $17K | 4.8% |
| Bulgaria | $17K | 4.8% |
| Czech Republic | $12K | 3.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $12K | 3.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $11K | 3.2% |
| Romania | $11K | 3.1% |
| Serbia | $9K | 2.7% |
| Iran | $9K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey knife blades imports (HS 8211.94): 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 8211.94: Blades: cutting, serrated or not, excluding those of heading no. 8208.
Common questions
What is the value of knife blades imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported knife blades worth $4.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 453 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply knife blades to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Germany (25%) and South Korea (15%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 183% on the year.
What is the average import price of knife blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.19 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $10.35 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of knife blades to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $4.6 million in 2024, a fall of 1%. The peak was 2017 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export knife blades?
Yes. Turkey exported $346 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Germany and Cyprus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for knife blades?
The HS code for knife blades is subheading 8211.94. 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 8211 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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