Plastic molding machine imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic molding machine by Turkey reached $830.7 million in 2024 (76.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. That is 10% less than in 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 | $830.7M | 76.5K t |
| 2023 | $918.2M | 83.5K t |
| 2022 | $756.2M | 71.4K t |
| 2021 | $687.0M | 73.8K t |
| 2020 | $608.1M | 60.7K t |
| 2019 | $409.2M | 43.1K t |
| 2018 | $635.4M | 55.2K t |
| 2017 | $585.1M | 34.8K t |
Where Turkey imports plastic molding machine from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Germany (21%), Italy (11%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+101% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $327.4M | 39% |
| Germany | $177.9M | 21% |
| Italy | $90.5M | 11% |
| Austria | $43.9M | 5.3% |
| Switzerland | $28.4M | 3.4% |
| Japan | $27.7M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $22.4M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $16.9M | 2% |
| Poland | $11.9M | 1.4% |
| India | $9.8M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8477
| 8477.10 | Machinery: injection-moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials | 34% |
| 8477.80 | Machinery: for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter | 25% |
| 8477.20 | Machinery: extruders, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials | 16% |
| 8477.90 | Machinery: parts of the machines of heading no. 8477, n.e.c. in item no. 8477.90 | 11% |
| 8477.59 | Machinery: for moulding or forming, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter | 4.8% |
| 8477.30 | Machinery: blow moulding machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials | 4.3% |
| 8477.51 | Machinery: for moulding or retreading pneumatic tyres or for moulding or otherwise forming inner tubes | 3.3% |
| 8477.40 | Machinery: vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these… | 2.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8477.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.85 per kg, 22% below the world average of $13.91, 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 molding machine exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported plastic molding machine worth $343.3 million (22.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (12%), Kazakhstan (5%), Algeria (4%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 21%. Among the main buyer markets, Hong Kong grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $42.0M | 12% |
| Kazakhstan | $16.2M | 4.7% |
| Algeria | $15.1M | 4.4% |
| United States | $13.3M | 3.9% |
| Hong Kong | $12.2M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $11.7M | 3.4% |
| Bulgaria | $10.4M | 3% |
| Slovakia | $10.1M | 2.9% |
| Romania | $9.1M | 2.6% |
| Iran | $8.6M | 2.5% |
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 8477: Machinery; for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic molding machine imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plastic molding machine worth $830.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 219 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic molding machine to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($327.4 million), followed by Germany (21%) and Italy (11%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 72 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 575% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic molding machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.85 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $13.91 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 plastic molding machine to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $585.1 million in 2017 to $830.7 million in 2024, an increase of 42%. The peak was 2023 at $918.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export plastic molding machine?
Yes. Turkey exported $343.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $487.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic molding machine?
The HS code for plastic molding machine is heading 8477. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8477.10 (34% of the value) and 8477.80 (25%). 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 8477 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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