Printing component preparation machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported printing component preparation machinery worth $12.2 million (242 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. That is 90% more 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 | $12.2M | 242 t |
| 2023 | $6.4M | 190 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 147 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 217 t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 255 t |
| 2019 | $4.5M | 152 t |
| 2018 | $7.8M | 221 t |
| 2017 | $8.3M | 219 t |
Where Turkey imports printing component preparation machinery from
The largest suppliers were Germany (41%), Bulgaria (18%), China (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.0M | 41% |
| Bulgaria | $2.2M | 18% |
| China | $1.4M | 12% |
| Slovakia | $668K | 5.5% |
| Netherlands | $625K | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $409K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $279K | 2.3% |
| Belgium | $249K | 2% |
| Hungary | $247K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $231K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $50.46 per kg, 40% above the world average of $36.17. 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.
Printing component preparation machinery exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.3 million of printing component preparation machinery in 2024 (98 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (30%), United Arab Emirates (11%), Kazakhstan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $695K | 30% |
| United Arab Emirates | $255K | 11% |
| Kazakhstan | $199K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $192K | 8.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $184K | 7.9% |
| China | $113K | 4.9% |
| Indonesia | $79K | 3.4% |
| Japan | $78K | 3.3% |
| Poland | $60K | 2.6% |
| Israel | $57K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey printing component preparation machinery imports (HS 8442.30): 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 8442.30: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components.
Common questions
What is the value of printing component preparation machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported printing component preparation machinery worth $12.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 242 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 175 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 90% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing component preparation machinery to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Bulgaria (18%) and China (12%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing component preparation machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $50.46 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $36.17 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of printing component preparation machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.3 million in 2017 to $12.2 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $7.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export printing component preparation machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, the United Arab Emirates and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing component preparation machinery?
The HS code for printing component preparation machinery is subheading 8442.30. 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 8442 page.
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