Leather goods manufacturing machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.1 million of leather goods manufacturing machinery in 2024 (67 tonnes). It ranks 8th of 149 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 46% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $3.9 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 | $2.1M | 67 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 159 t |
| 2022 | $1.0M | 50 t |
| 2021 | $602K | 29 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $172K | 6 t |
| 2018 | $518K | 13 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 239 t |
Where Turkey imports leather goods manufacturing machinery from
Italy alone supplied 67% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.4M | 67% |
| China | $664K | 31% |
| Lithuania | $27K | 1.3% |
| France | $13K | 0.6% |
| Sweden | $2K | 0.1% |
| Nigeria | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.39 per kg, 162% above the world average of $11.99. 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.
Leather goods manufacturing machinery exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported leather goods manufacturing machinery worth $885 thousand (113 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to China (38%), Thailand (30%), Morocco (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $337K | 38% |
| Thailand | $268K | 30% |
| Morocco | $73K | 8.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $33K | 3.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $29K | 3.2% |
| Iran | $26K | 3% |
| Russia | $14K | 1.6% |
| Egypt | $12K | 1.4% |
| India | $12K | 1.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $10K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey leather goods manufacturing machinery imports (HS 8453.80): 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 8453.80: Machinery: for making or repairing articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of leather goods manufacturing machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported leather goods manufacturing machinery worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67 tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 149 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 46% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather goods manufacturing machinery to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($1.4 million), followed by China (31%) and Lithuania (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 202% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather goods manufacturing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.39 per kg in 2024, 162% above the world average of $11.99 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of leather goods manufacturing machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $3.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export leather goods manufacturing machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $885 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to China, Thailand and Morocco. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather goods manufacturing machinery?
The HS code for leather goods manufacturing machinery is subheading 8453.80. 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 8453 page.
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