Metal buckles imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal buckles by Turkey reached $39.8 million in 2024 (6.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% 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 | $39.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2023 | $43.4M | 6.5K t |
| 2022 | $39.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2021 | $34.3M | 5.5K t |
| 2020 | $27.4M | 4.3K t |
| 2019 | $44.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $39.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $31.0M | 4.5K t |
Where Turkey imports metal buckles from
The largest suppliers were China (40%), Romania (14%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+84% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.9M | 40% |
| Romania | $5.5M | 14% |
| Italy | $4.2M | 11% |
| Estonia | $3.5M | 8.9% |
| India | $3.4M | 8.5% |
| Hungary | $938K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $842K | 2.1% |
| France | $807K | 2% |
| Bulgaria | $797K | 2% |
| Germany | $727K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.07 per kg, 68% below the world average of $18.84, 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.
Metal buckles exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $92.6 million of metal buckles in 2024 (6.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 171 countries. Most of it went to Hungary (14%), Germany (11%), Romania (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Belarus grew fastest (+357% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $12.6M | 14% |
| Germany | $9.8M | 11% |
| Romania | $9.7M | 10% |
| Spain | $9.1M | 9.8% |
| Iraq | $5.3M | 5.8% |
| United States | $4.8M | 5.2% |
| Egypt | $4.4M | 4.8% |
| France | $3.9M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 3.9% |
| Belarus | $3.5M | 3.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey metal buckles imports (HS 8308.90): 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 8308.90: Clasps, frames with clasps, buckles, buckle clasps: of base metal, of a kind used for clothing & accessories, footwear, jewellery, wrist-watches, books, awnings, leather goods, travel goods, saddlery etc, including parts.
Common questions
What is the value of metal buckles imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported metal buckles worth $39.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal buckles to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($15.9 million), followed by Romania (14%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 65 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 84% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal buckles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.07 per kg in 2024, 68% below the world average of $18.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal buckles to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.0 million in 2017 to $39.8 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2019 at $44.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $37.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export metal buckles?
Yes. Turkey exported $92.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Germany and Romania. That compares with imports of $39.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for metal buckles?
The HS code for metal buckles is subheading 8308.90. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8308 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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