Knitting machine needles and sinkers imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported knitting machine needles and sinkers worth $47.0 million (185 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 144 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 4% on 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 | $47.0M | 185 t |
| 2023 | $45.3M | 199 t |
| 2022 | $52.6M | 236 t |
| 2021 | $53.1M | 232 t |
| 2020 | $39.2M | 183 t |
| 2019 | $41.0M | 177 t |
| 2018 | $33.7M | 203 t |
| 2017 | $41.8M | 163 t |
Where Turkey imports knitting machine needles and sinkers from
Most of the value came from Germany (29%), Portugal (19%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $13.8M | 29% |
| Portugal | $9.1M | 19% |
| China | $7.5M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $5.3M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $3.6M | 7.7% |
| South Korea | $3.4M | 7.2% |
| India | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $836K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $403K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $254.18 per kg, 84% above the world average of $138.05. 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.
Knitting machine needles and sinkers exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $7.3 million of knitting machine needles and sinkers in 2024 (31 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Uzbekistan (40%), Russia (16%), Kyrgyzstan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+92% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Turkey knitting machine needles and sinkers imports (HS 8448.51): 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 8448.51: Machines: parts and accessories of machines of heading no. 8447 or auxiliary machinery, sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches.
Common questions
What is the value of knitting machine needles and sinkers imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported knitting machine needles and sinkers worth $47.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 185 tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 144 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitting machine needles and sinkers to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($13.8 million), followed by Portugal (19%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitting machine needles and sinkers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $254.18 per kg in 2024, 84% above the world average of $138.05 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of knitting machine needles and sinkers to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.8 million in 2017 to $47.0 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2021 at $53.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $44.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export knitting machine needles and sinkers?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, Russia and Kyrgyzstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $39.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitting machine needles and sinkers?
The HS code for knitting machine needles and sinkers is subheading 8448.51. 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 8448 page.
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