Machine cutting blades imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported machine cutting blades worth $60.4 million (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $60.4M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $60.0M | 2.7K t |
| 2022 | $55.2M | 3.1K t |
| 2021 | $49.3M | 2.9K t |
| 2020 | $41.6M | 2.3K t |
| 2019 | $43.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $41.7M | 2.0K t |
| 2017 | $42.3M | 2.2K t |
Where Turkey imports machine cutting blades from
Most of the value came from Germany (31%), China (16%), Switzerland (6%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $18.6M | 31% |
| China | $9.8M | 16% |
| Switzerland | $3.8M | 6.3% |
| Italy | $3.2M | 5.4% |
| United States | $3.2M | 5.3% |
| Austria | $2.6M | 4.4% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 4% |
| France | $2.4M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 2.9% |
Product types under HS 8208
| 8208.90 | Tools: knives and cutting blades, for machines or mechanical appliances, n.e.c. in heading no. 8208 | 60% |
| 8208.30 | Tools: knives and cutting blades, for kitchen appliances or for machines used by the food industry | 16% |
| 8208.10 | Tools: knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working | 13% |
| 8208.40 | Tools: knives and cutting blades, for agricultural, horticultural or forestry machines or mechanical appliances | 7.1% |
| 8208.20 | Tools: knives and cutting blades, for wood working machines or mechanical appliances | 4.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8208.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.30 per kg, close to the world average of $21.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Machine cutting blades exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $27.1 million of machine cutting blades in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (16%), Germany (9%), Kazakhstan (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $4.5M | 17% |
| Germany | $2.4M | 8.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.7M | 6.2% |
| Belarus | $1.6M | 6% |
| United States | $1.5M | 5.4% |
| Slovenia | $1.2M | 4.3% |
| Romania | $922K | 3.4% |
| Iran | $854K | 3.2% |
| Algeria | $750K | 2.8% |
| Bulgaria | $667K | 2.5% |
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 8208: Knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of machine cutting blades imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported machine cutting blades worth $60.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply machine cutting blades to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($18.6 million), followed by China (16%) and Switzerland (6%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of machine cutting blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.30 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $21.21 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 machine cutting blades to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.3 million in 2017 to $60.4 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export machine cutting blades?
Yes. Turkey exported $27.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Germany and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $33.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for machine cutting blades?
The HS code for machine cutting blades is heading 8208. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8208.90 (60% of the value) and 8208.30 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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