Medical syringes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported medical syringes worth $44.9 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 33% on 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 | $44.9M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $33.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $45.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $55.7M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $46.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $48.3M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $38.9M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $49.1M | 3.7K t |
Where Turkey imports medical syringes from
The largest suppliers were Hungary (21%), France (18%), Mexico (13%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $9.7M | 22% |
| France | $8.2M | 18% |
| Mexico | $5.9M | 13% |
| Germany | $5.9M | 13% |
| Italy | $4.6M | 10% |
| China | $2.9M | 6.4% |
| United States | $2.3M | 5.1% |
| Belgium | $998K | 2.2% |
| Spain | $828K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $442K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.66 per kg, 63% above the world average of $20.69. 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 syringes exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $9.7 million of medical syringes in 2024 (907 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Poland (12%), Germany (7%), Syria (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $1.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $671K | 6.9% |
| Syria | $585K | 6% |
| Belgium | $574K | 5.9% |
| Brazil | $573K | 5.9% |
| Iran | $491K | 5.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $487K | 5% |
| India | $307K | 3.2% |
| Georgia | $296K | 3% |
| Cyprus | $271K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey medical syringes imports (HS 9018.31): 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 9018.31: Medical, surgical instruments and appliances: syringes, with or without needles.
Common questions
What is the value of medical syringes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported medical syringes worth $44.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply medical syringes to Turkey?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($9.7 million), followed by France (18%) and Mexico (13%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of medical syringes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $33.66 per kg in 2024, 63% above the world average of $20.69 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medical syringes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $49.1 million in 2017 to $44.9 million in 2024, a fall of 8%. The peak was 2021 at $55.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $45.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export medical syringes?
Yes. Turkey exported $9.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Germany and Syria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $35.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for medical syringes?
The HS code for medical syringes is subheading 9018.31. 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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