Lithographic printing plates imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported lithographic printing plates worth $17.3 million (730 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 16% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.3M | 730 t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 821 t |
| 2022 | $21.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2021 | $18.0M | 822 t |
| 2020 | $14.5M | 713 t |
| 2019 | $19.3M | 664 t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 634 t |
| 2017 | $17.3M | 1.1K t |
Where Turkey imports lithographic printing plates from
Most of the value came from Germany (36%), China (29%), Italy (11%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.3M | 36% |
| China | $5.0M | 29% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 11% |
| Switzerland | $983K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $642K | 3.7% |
| United States | $584K | 3.4% |
| India | $561K | 3.2% |
| Russia | $203K | 1.2% |
| Austria | $163K | 0.9% |
| Poland | $152K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.74 per kg, 89% above the world average of $12.57. 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.
Lithographic printing plates exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported lithographic printing plates worth $15.8 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (27%), Netherlands (10%), Russia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Slovakia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.3M | 27% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 11% |
| Russia | $1.3M | 8.1% |
| Poland | $738K | 4.7% |
| Slovakia | $689K | 4.4% |
| Austria | $656K | 4.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $554K | 3.5% |
| United Kingdom | $524K | 3.3% |
| Indonesia | $492K | 3.1% |
| France | $446K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey lithographic printing plates imports (HS 8442.50): 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 8442.50: Plates, cylinders and other printing components: lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished).
Common questions
What is the value of lithographic printing plates imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lithographic printing plates worth $17.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 730 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithographic printing plates to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 36% of the value ($6.3 million), followed by China (29%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 39 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of lithographic printing plates per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.74 per kg in 2024, 89% above the world average of $12.57 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lithographic printing plates to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.3 million in 2017 to $17.3 million in 2024, a fall of 0%. The peak was 2022 at $21.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export lithographic printing plates?
Yes. Turkey exported $15.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the Netherlands and Russia. That compares with imports of $17.3 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for lithographic printing plates?
The HS code for lithographic printing plates is subheading 8442.50. 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 8442 page.
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