Knitting machine parts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $16.0 million of knitting machine parts in 2024 (177 tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 160 countries. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $34.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $16.0M | 177 t |
| 2023 | $13.9M | 349 t |
| 2022 | $13.6M | 150 t |
| 2021 | $34.8M | 683 t |
| 2020 | $13.0M | 174 t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 245 t |
| 2018 | $10.8M | 158 t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 94 t |
Where Turkey imports knitting machine parts from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 51% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+157% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.1M | 51% |
| China | $3.0M | 19% |
| Japan | $896K | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $884K | 5.5% |
| India | $797K | 5% |
| Italy | $740K | 4.6% |
| Austria | $475K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $278K | 1.7% |
| France | $270K | 1.7% |
| Indonesia | $147K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $90.76 per kg, 263% above the world average of $25.01. 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 parts exports from Turkey
Exports of knitting machine parts by Turkey reached $1.8 million in 2024 (133 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Austria (20%), Germany (18%), United States (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $365K | 20% |
| Germany | $330K | 19% |
| United States | $149K | 8.3% |
| Belarus | $132K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $111K | 6.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $86K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $70K | 3.9% |
| Romania | $69K | 3.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $65K | 3.6% |
| Turkmenistan | $49K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey knitting machine parts imports (HS 8448.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8448.20: Machines: parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8444.
Common questions
What is the value of knitting machine parts imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported knitting machine parts worth $16.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 177 tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 160 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply knitting machine parts to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by China (19%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 157% on the year.
What is the average import price of knitting machine parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $90.76 per kg in 2024, 263% above the world average of $25.01 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 parts to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $16.0 million in 2024, an increase of 84%. The peak was 2021 at $34.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export knitting machine parts?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Germany and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $14.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for knitting machine parts?
The HS code for knitting machine parts is subheading 8448.20. 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 8448 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.
Same product, other countries
World knitting machine parts trade: top importers and exporters
More trade data for Turkey
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.