Plastic and rubber injection molds imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $225.1 million (13.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 5% from 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 | $225.1M | 13.9K t |
| 2023 | $235.9M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $209.9M | 10.9K t |
| 2021 | $149.4M | 8.5K t |
| 2020 | $185.6M | 10.7K t |
| 2019 | $169.9M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $227.4M | 11.1K t |
| 2017 | $186.7M | 9.2K t |
Where Turkey imports plastic and rubber injection molds from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+156% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $126.1M | 56% |
| Italy | $23.6M | 11% |
| Germany | $13.1M | 5.8% |
| Portugal | $10.8M | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $8.7M | 3.8% |
| France | $6.0M | 2.7% |
| Luxembourg | $5.4M | 2.4% |
| Hungary | $5.3M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $3.0M | 1.3% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.21 per kg, 22% below the world average of $20.81, 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.
Plastic and rubber injection molds exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $103.9 million (4.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Russia (12%), Germany (9%), Algeria (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+639% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $12.1M | 12% |
| Germany | $9.2M | 8.9% |
| Algeria | $8.5M | 8.2% |
| Bulgaria | $6.9M | 6.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $5.2M | 5% |
| Romania | $4.6M | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.9M | 3.8% |
| Serbia | $3.5M | 3.4% |
| Iraq | $3.4M | 3.3% |
| Slovenia | $2.7M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plastic and rubber injection molds imports (HS 8480.71): 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 8480.71: Moulds: for rubber or plastics, injection or compression types.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic and rubber injection molds imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plastic and rubber injection molds worth $225.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 188 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic and rubber injection molds to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 56% of the value ($126.1 million), followed by Italy (10%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 295% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic and rubber injection molds per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.21 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $20.81 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic and rubber injection molds to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $186.7 million in 2017 to $225.1 million in 2024, an increase of 21%. The peak was 2023 at $235.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $198.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export plastic and rubber injection molds?
Yes. Turkey exported $103.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Germany and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $121.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds?
The HS code for plastic and rubber injection molds is subheading 8480.71. 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 8480 page.
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