Marker imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of marker by Turkey reached $34.3 million in 2024 (5.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 11% 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 | $34.3M | 5.1K t |
| 2023 | $38.4M | 5.1K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $24.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2020 | $23.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2019 | $16.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $26.8M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $26.5M | 1.7K t |
Where Turkey imports marker from
The largest suppliers were China (44%), Germany (22%), Italy (8%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.0M | 44% |
| Germany | $7.5M | 22% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 7.6% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 5.1% |
| Malaysia | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| Slovakia | $1.3M | 3.9% |
| Austria | $910K | 2.7% |
| France | $666K | 1.9% |
| Tunisia | $653K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $545K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.78 per kg, 36% below the world average of $10.63, 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.
Marker exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported marker worth $1.7 million (161 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Cyprus (14%), United States (13%), Iraq (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+779% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $239K | 14% |
| United States | $214K | 13% |
| Iraq | $154K | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $142K | 8.5% |
| Tunisia | $87K | 5.2% |
| Iran | $58K | 3.5% |
| Bulgaria | $47K | 2.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $39K | 2.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $36K | 2.2% |
| Lebanon | $36K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey marker imports (HS 9608.20): 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 9608.20: Pens: felt tipped and other porous-tipped pens and markers.
Common questions
What is the value of marker imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported marker worth $34.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply marker to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($15.0 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Italy (8%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 14% on the year.
What is the average import price of marker per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.78 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $10.63 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of marker to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.5 million in 2017 to $34.3 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. The peak was 2023 at $38.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export marker?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, the United States and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $32.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for marker?
The HS code for marker is subheading 9608.20. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9608 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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