Medical instruments imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical instruments by Turkey reached $1.31 billion in 2024 (28.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. 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 | $1.31B | 28.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.28B | 30.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.12B | 31.9K t |
| 2021 | $981.8M | 25.9K t |
| 2020 | $1.00B | 29.4K t |
| 2019 | $853.4M | 28.1K t |
| 2018 | $867.4M | 26.3K t |
| 2017 | $944.8M | 26.5K t |
Where Turkey imports medical instruments from
The largest suppliers were United States (19%), China (18%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $250.1M | 19% |
| China | $239.2M | 18% |
| Germany | $194.6M | 15% |
| Mexico | $87.8M | 6.7% |
| France | $60.4M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $53.3M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $45.8M | 3.5% |
| India | $39.2M | 3% |
| Netherlands | $37.9M | 2.9% |
| Costa Rica | $31.4M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 9018
| 9018.90 | Medical, surgical or dental instruments and appliances: n.e.c. in heading no. 9018 | 44% |
| 9018.39 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: catheters, cannulae and the like | 20% |
| 9018.49 | Dental instruments and appliances: other than dental drill engines | 7.2% |
| 9018.50 | Ophthalmic instruments and appliances | 5.3% |
| 9018.13 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: magnetic resonance imaging apparatus | 4.7% |
| 9018.19 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: electro-diagnostic apparatus (including apparatus for functional exploratory examination or for… | 4.6% |
| 9018.12 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: ultrasonic scanning apparatus | 4.5% |
| 9018.31 | Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needles | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.92 per kg, 25% above the world average of $37.39. 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.
Medical instruments exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported medical instruments worth $681.9 million (31.1 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Germany (24%), Slovenia (10%), Netherlands (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $161.8M | 24% |
| Slovenia | $67.3M | 9.9% |
| Netherlands | $49.6M | 7.3% |
| China | $41.3M | 6.1% |
| United States | $36.6M | 5.4% |
| Iran | $30.9M | 4.5% |
| France | $16.6M | 2.4% |
| Russia | $16.6M | 2.4% |
| Iraq | $13.5M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $12.9M | 1.9% |
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 9018: Instruments and appliances used in medical, surgical, dental or veterinary sciences, including scintigraphic apparatus, other electro-medical apparatus and sight testing instruments.
Common questions
What is the value of medical instruments imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported medical instruments worth $1.31 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical instruments to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 19% of the value ($250.1 million), followed by China (18%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 89 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.92 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $37.39 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 medical instruments to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $944.8 million in 2017 to $1.31 billion in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export medical instruments?
Yes. Turkey exported $681.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Slovenia and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $630.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical instruments?
The HS code for medical instruments is heading 9018. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9018.90 (44% of the value) and 9018.39 (20%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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