Medical needles imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of medical needles by Turkey reached $43.1 million in 2024 (2.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% 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 | $43.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2023 | $46.3M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $40.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $37.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $36.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2019 | $34.1M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $41.8M | 2.2K t |
| 2017 | $42.8M | 2.2K t |
Where Turkey imports medical needles from
Most of the value came from China (42%), India (13%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+119% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $17.9M | 42% |
| India | $5.5M | 13% |
| United States | $3.5M | 8.1% |
| Vietnam | $2.5M | 5.8% |
| Japan | $2.5M | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $1.8M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $906K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $553K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.82 per kg, 44% below the world average of $39.17, 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.
Medical needles exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $13.4 million of medical needles in 2024 (288 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (12%), Iran (9%), United Kingdom (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 12% |
| Iran | $1.2M | 8.7% |
| United Kingdom | $920K | 6.9% |
| Netherlands | $770K | 5.8% |
| Algeria | $687K | 5.1% |
| Hong Kong | $640K | 4.8% |
| Indonesia | $600K | 4.5% |
| Iraq | $502K | 3.8% |
| France | $367K | 2.8% |
| Morocco | $365K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey medical needles imports (HS 9018.32): 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 9018.32: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: tubular metal needles and needles for sutures.
Common questions
What is the value of medical needles imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported medical needles worth $43.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical needles to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($17.9 million), followed by India (13%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 119% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical needles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.82 per kg in 2024, 44% below the world average of $39.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical needles to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $42.8 million in 2017 to $43.1 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2023 at $46.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export medical needles?
Yes. Turkey exported $13.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Iran and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $29.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical needles?
The HS code for medical needles is subheading 9018.32. 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.
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