Large circular knitting machines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported large circular knitting machines worth $66.1 million (3.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 122 countries. Value fell 27% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $160.6 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 | $66.1M | 3.8K t |
| 2023 | $90.1M | 4.6K t |
| 2022 | $142.9M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $160.6M | 9.3K t |
| 2020 | $93.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2019 | $46.8M | 2.7K t |
| 2018 | $87.7M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $59.8M | 3.2K t |
Where Turkey imports large circular knitting machines from
Germany alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $34.4M | 52% |
| China | $18.8M | 29% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 7.1% |
| Czech Republic | $3.3M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.2M | 1.8% |
| South Korea | $1.1M | 1.6% |
| United Kingdom | $534K | 0.8% |
| Bulgaria | $223K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $177K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.50 per kg, 46% above the world average of $11.98. 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.
Large circular knitting machines exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $14.8 million of large circular knitting machines in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 55 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Belarus (32%), Kazakhstan (15%), Russia (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Belarus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | $4.7M | 32% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.2M | 15% |
| Russia | $1.5M | 10% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.1M | 7.6% |
| Bulgaria | $1.0M | 7% |
| Egypt | $718K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $580K | 3.9% |
| Iran | $541K | 3.7% |
| Algeria | $409K | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $389K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey large circular knitting machines imports (HS 8447.12): 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 8447.12: Knitting machines: circular, with cylinder diameter exceeding 165mm.
Common questions
What is the value of large circular knitting machines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported large circular knitting machines worth $66.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 122 countries worldwide, with 13% of world imports. The value was down 27% on 2023.
Which countries supply large circular knitting machines to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($34.4 million), followed by China (28%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 12 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of large circular knitting machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.50 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $11.98 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of large circular knitting machines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.8 million in 2017 to $66.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $160.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $93.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export large circular knitting machines?
Yes. Turkey exported $14.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belarus, Kazakhstan and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $51.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for large circular knitting machines?
The HS code for large circular knitting machines is subheading 8447.12. 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 8447 page.
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