Metal cutting blades imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of metal cutting blades by Turkey reached $7.6 million in 2024 (150 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 3% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $10.0 million.
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 | $7.6M | 150 t |
| 2023 | $7.3M | 119 t |
| 2022 | $8.7M | 241 t |
| 2021 | $8.6M | 135 t |
| 2020 | $7.1M | 106 t |
| 2019 | $10.0M | 218 t |
| 2018 | $7.0M | 121 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 123 t |
Where Turkey imports metal cutting blades from
The largest suppliers were Germany (28%), China (19%), Switzerland (14%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.1M | 28% |
| China | $1.4M | 19% |
| Switzerland | $1.1M | 14% |
| Italy | $486K | 6.4% |
| Netherlands | $472K | 6.2% |
| United States | $459K | 6% |
| Japan | $211K | 2.8% |
| France | $206K | 2.7% |
| Spain | $138K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $137K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.56 per kg, close to the world average of $42.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Metal cutting blades exports from Turkey
Exports of metal cutting blades by Turkey reached $4.3 million in 2024 (104 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Russia (30%), United States (7%), Bulgaria (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 44%. Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.3M | 30% |
| United States | $323K | 7.4% |
| Bulgaria | $285K | 6.6% |
| Iran | $265K | 6.1% |
| Algeria | $233K | 5.4% |
| Poland | $143K | 3.3% |
| Iraq | $139K | 3.2% |
| Romania | $135K | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $107K | 2.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $103K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey metal cutting blades imports (HS 8208.10): 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 8208.10: Tools: knives and cutting blades, for machines or for mechanical appliances, for metal working.
Common questions
What is the value of metal cutting blades imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported metal cutting blades worth $7.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 150 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 197 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply metal cutting blades to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by China (19%) and Switzerland (14%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of metal cutting blades per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.56 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $42.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of metal cutting blades to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $7.6 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2019 at $10.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export metal cutting blades?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, the United States and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for metal cutting blades?
The HS code for metal cutting blades is subheading 8208.10. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8208 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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