Orthopaedic appliances imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of orthopaedic appliances by Turkey reached $720.0 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 19% 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 | $720.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $603.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $480.4M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $382.6M | 933 t |
| 2020 | $334.2M | 977 t |
| 2019 | $367.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $375.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $426.4M | 2.5K t |
Where Turkey imports orthopaedic appliances from
Most of the value came from United States (15%), Germany (11%), Ireland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 36%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $106.1M | 15% |
| Germany | $78.2M | 11% |
| Ireland | $78.0M | 11% |
| China | $50.2M | 7% |
| Netherlands | $40.8M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $40.4M | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $37.7M | 5.2% |
| Mexico | $34.8M | 4.8% |
| Denmark | $27.8M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $22.1M | 3.1% |
Product types under HS 9021
| 9021.39 | Artificial parts of the body: excluding artificial joints | 34% |
| 9021.29 | Dental fittings: other than artificial teeth | 19% |
| 9021.40 | Hearing aids (excluding parts and accessories) | 13% |
| 9021.10 | Orthopaedic or fracture appliances | 11% |
| 9021.50 | Pacemakers: for stimulating heart muscles (excluding parts and accessories) | 9.3% |
| 9021.90 | Appliances: worn, carried or implanted in the body, to compensate for a defect or disability | 8.8% |
| 9021.31 | Artificial parts of the body | 4.7% |
| 9021.21 | Dental fittings: artificial teeth | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9021.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $530.17 per kg, 54% above the world average of $345.26. 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.
Orthopaedic appliances exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported orthopaedic appliances worth $208.3 million (1.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (13%), Iran (9%), France (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $26.5M | 13% |
| Iran | $19.1M | 9.1% |
| France | $13.3M | 6.4% |
| Russia | $10.1M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $6.2M | 3% |
| China | $5.8M | 2.8% |
| United States | $5.4M | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $5.4M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $5.0M | 2.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $5.0M | 2.4% |
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 9021: Orthopaedic appliances; including crutches, surgical belts and trusses; splints and other fracture appliances; artificial parts of the body; hearing aids and other which are worn, carried or implanted in the body to compensate for a defect or disability.
Common questions
What is the value of orthopaedic appliances imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported orthopaedic appliances worth $720.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries supply orthopaedic appliances to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 15% of the value ($106.1 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Ireland (11%). The top three together account for 36%, out of 78 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 185% on the year.
What is the average import price of orthopaedic appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $530.17 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $345.26 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 orthopaedic appliances to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $426.4 million in 2017 to $720.0 million in 2024, an increase of 69%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export orthopaedic appliances?
Yes. Turkey exported $208.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Iran and France. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $511.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for orthopaedic appliances?
The HS code for orthopaedic appliances is heading 9021. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9021.39 (33% of the value) and 9021.29 (19%). 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 9021 page.
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