Leather tanning machine imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $18.8 million of leather tanning machine in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 183 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 45% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $34.2 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 | $18.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $34.2M | 3.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 1.9K t |
| 2021 | $17.3M | 1.7K t |
| 2020 | $16.3M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $16.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2018 | $18.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $18.0M | 1.4K t |
Where Turkey imports leather tanning machine from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 62% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $11.7M | 63% |
| China | $4.3M | 23% |
| South Korea | $715K | 3.8% |
| Taiwan | $593K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $556K | 3% |
| Lithuania | $305K | 1.6% |
| France | $106K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $94K | 0.5% |
| Greece | $60K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $54K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 8453
| 8453.10 | Machinery: for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines | 57% |
| 8453.20 | Machinery: for making or repairing footwear, other than sewing machines | 17% |
| 8453.90 | Machinery: parts of those for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather, for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides… | 15% |
| 8453.80 | Machinery: for making or repairing articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8453.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.96 per kg, 34% below the world average of $12.02, 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 machine exports from Turkey
Exports of leather tanning machine by Turkey reached $10.3 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 123 countries for exports of this product. The largest buyer markets were Russia (9%), Belarus (8%), Vietnam (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $919K | 8.9% |
| Belarus | $811K | 7.9% |
| Vietnam | $722K | 7% |
| Algeria | $712K | 6.9% |
| Thailand | $598K | 5.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $582K | 5.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $580K | 5.6% |
| Egypt | $498K | 4.8% |
| Italy | $470K | 4.6% |
| China | $396K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Machinery for preparing, tanning or working hides, skins or leather or for making or repairing footwear or other articles of hides, skins or leather, other than sewing machines.
Common questions
What is the value of leather tanning machine imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported leather tanning machine worth $18.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 183 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply leather tanning machine to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by China (23%) and South Korea (4%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Lithuania grew fastest among the top ten, up 438% on the year.
What is the average import price of leather tanning machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.96 per kg in 2024, 34% below the world average of $12.02 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of leather tanning machine to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.0 million in 2017 to $18.8 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2023 at $34.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export leather tanning machine?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Belarus and Vietnam. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for leather tanning machine?
The HS code for leather tanning machine is heading 8453. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8453.10 (57% of the value) and 8453.20 (17%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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