Ostomy appliances imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $14.2 million of ostomy appliances in 2024 (449 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $14.2M | 449 t |
| 2023 | $14.2M | 491 t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 484 t |
| 2021 | $11.1M | 559 t |
| 2020 | $11.8M | 561 t |
| 2019 | $9.8M | 495 t |
| 2018 | $11.3M | 525 t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 461 t |
Where Turkey imports ostomy appliances from
The largest suppliers were Hungary (37%), Netherlands (24%), Dominican Republic (8%). Among the main suppliers, Costa Rica grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $5.2M | 37% |
| Netherlands | $3.4M | 24% |
| Dominican Republic | $1.1M | 8% |
| Slovakia | $1.1M | 7.9% |
| Costa Rica | $1.1M | 7.5% |
| Lithuania | $548K | 3.9% |
| China | $532K | 3.8% |
| Ireland | $281K | 2% |
| United States | $217K | 1.5% |
| United Kingdom | $197K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.59 per kg, 43% below the world average of $55.12, 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.
Ostomy appliances exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.1 million of ostomy appliances in 2024 (40 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (31%), Russia (13%), Iraq (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+519% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $646K | 31% |
| Russia | $269K | 13% |
| Iraq | $136K | 6.4% |
| Georgia | $114K | 5.4% |
| Algeria | $107K | 5.1% |
| North Macedonia | $73K | 3.5% |
| Syria | $73K | 3.4% |
| Serbia | $70K | 3.3% |
| China | $67K | 3.2% |
| Hong Kong | $67K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey ostomy appliances imports (HS 3006.91): 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 3006.91: Pharmaceutical goods: appliances identifiable for ostomy use.
Common questions
What is the value of ostomy appliances imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ostomy appliances worth $14.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 449 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 187 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply ostomy appliances to Turkey?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by the Netherlands (24%) and the Dominican Republic (8%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 19 supplier countries in total. Costa Rica grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of ostomy appliances per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.59 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $55.12 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ostomy appliances to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $14.2 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. The peak was 2023 at $14.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export ostomy appliances?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Russia and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $12.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ostomy appliances?
The HS code for ostomy appliances is subheading 3006.91. It sits in HS chapter 30 (pharmaceutical products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3006 page.
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