Leather tanning and processing machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported leather tanning and processing machinery worth $10.7 million (1.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 139 countries. Value fell 40% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $17.6 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 | $10.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2022 | $9.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $8.4M | 951 t |
| 2020 | $8.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $9.0M | 917 t |
| 2018 | $8.5M | 778 t |
| 2017 | $6.2M | 467 t |
Where Turkey imports leather tanning and processing machinery from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+176% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.2M | 68% |
| China | $1.9M | 17% |
| South Korea | $707K | 6.6% |
| Poland | $512K | 4.8% |
| Lithuania | $103K | 1% |
| France | $93K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 0.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $39K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30K | 0.3% |
| Spain | $30K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.62 per kg, 40% below the world average of $9.36, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Leather tanning and processing machinery exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported leather tanning and processing machinery worth $5.3 million (839 tonnes). It ranks 4th of 82 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Vietnam (13%), Saudi Arabia (11%), Russia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+470% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $719K | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $575K | 11% |
| Russia | $558K | 10% |
| Belarus | $360K | 6.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $274K | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $266K | 5% |
| Algeria | $258K | 4.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $213K | 4% |
| Colombia | $207K | 3.9% |
| South Korea | $195K | 3.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey leather tanning and processing machinery imports (HS 8453.10): 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 8453.10: Machinery: for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of leather tanning and processing machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported leather tanning and processing machinery worth $10.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 139 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 40% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather tanning and processing machinery to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 68% of the value ($7.2 million), followed by China (17%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 324% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather tanning and processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.62 per kg in 2024, 40% below the world average of $9.36 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 tanning and processing machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.2 million in 2017 to $10.7 million in 2024, an increase of 73%. The peak was 2023 at $17.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export leather tanning and processing machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, Saudi Arabia and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather tanning and processing machinery?
The HS code for leather tanning and processing machinery is subheading 8453.10. 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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