Printing equipment imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of printing equipment by Turkey reached $32.2 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 9% on 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 | $32.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $29.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $29.2M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $25.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $25.7M | 980 t |
| 2019 | $25.8M | 840 t |
| 2018 | $26.1M | 870 t |
| 2017 | $27.3M | 1.4K t |
Where Turkey imports printing equipment from
The largest suppliers were Germany (38%), China (21%), Italy (7%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $12.1M | 38% |
| China | $6.8M | 21% |
| Italy | $2.4M | 7.4% |
| Bulgaria | $2.3M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 4% |
| Switzerland | $989K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $765K | 2.4% |
| United States | $746K | 2.3% |
| Slovakia | $707K | 2.2% |
| India | $565K | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8442
| 8442.50 | Plates, cylinders and other printing components: lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes (for example, planed, grained or polished) | 54% |
| 8442.30 | Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components | 38% |
| 8442.40 | Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of heading no. 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components: parts thereof | 8.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8442.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.95 per kg, 74% above the world average of $18.36. 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 equipment exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $20.8 million of printing equipment in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (27%), Russia (10%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, Slovakia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.6M | 27% |
| Russia | $2.1M | 10% |
| Netherlands | $1.7M | 8.2% |
| United Kingdom | $975K | 4.7% |
| Austria | $848K | 4.1% |
| Poland | $824K | 4% |
| Kazakhstan | $799K | 3.8% |
| Slovakia | $689K | 3.3% |
| France | $583K | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $581K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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: Machinery, apparatus and equipment (excluding machines of headings 8456 to 8465) for preparing or making printing components; plates, cylinders and other printing components; lithographic stones prepared for printing purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of printing equipment imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported printing equipment worth $32.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 206 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing equipment to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($12.1 million), followed by China (21%) and Italy (7%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 68% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $31.95 per kg in 2024, 74% above the world average of $18.36 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 printing equipment to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $27.3 million in 2017 to $32.2 million in 2024, an increase of 18%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export printing equipment?
Yes. Turkey exported $20.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Russia and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing equipment?
The HS code for printing equipment is heading 8442. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8442.50 (54% of the value) and 8442.30 (38%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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