Paper finishing machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper finishing machinery by Turkey reached $22.8 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 170 countries for imports of this product. That is 37% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $35.9 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 | $22.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $35.9M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $30.5M | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $26.2M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $19.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $10.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $19.7M | 2.1K t |
| 2017 | $16.6M | 996 t |
Where Turkey imports paper finishing machinery from
The largest suppliers were Germany (39%), China (31%), Poland (9%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.8M | 39% |
| China | $7.0M | 31% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 8.5% |
| Taiwan | $1.4M | 6.2% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 6.2% |
| India | $910K | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $575K | 2.5% |
| Serbia | $299K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $105K | 0.5% |
| United States | $93K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.54 per kg, close to the world average of $11.57.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper finishing machinery exports from Turkey
Exports of paper finishing machinery by Turkey reached $3.9 million in 2024 (241 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Russia accounted for 91% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $3.5M | 91% |
| Algeria | $59K | 1.5% |
| Czech Republic | $56K | 1.5% |
| Germany | $55K | 1.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $42K | 1.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $37K | 1% |
| Qatar | $25K | 0.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $22K | 0.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $17K | 0.4% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $8K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey paper finishing machinery imports (HS 8439.30): 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 8439.30: Machinery: for finishing paper or paperboard.
Common questions
What is the value of paper finishing machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported paper finishing machinery worth $22.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 170 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper finishing machinery to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($8.8 million), followed by China (31%) and Poland (9%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 670% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper finishing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.54 per kg in 2024, 17% above the world average of $11.57 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of paper finishing machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.6 million in 2017 to $22.8 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2023 at $35.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export paper finishing machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Algeria and the Czech Republic. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $18.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper finishing machinery?
The HS code for paper finishing machinery is subheading 8439.30. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8439 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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