Printing press imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $727.1 million of printing press in 2024 (32.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 8% 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 | $727.1M | 32.4K t |
| 2023 | $788.9M | 35.6K t |
| 2022 | $705.0M | 32.7K t |
| 2021 | $652.6M | 30.2K t |
| 2020 | $549.2M | 28.8K t |
| 2019 | $532.4M | 25.0K t |
| 2018 | $586.2M | 28.7K t |
| 2017 | $656.8M | 35.6K t |
Where Turkey imports printing press from
The largest suppliers were China (29%), Germany (13%), Japan (9%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+134% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $208.4M | 29% |
| Germany | $92.1M | 13% |
| Japan | $67.6M | 9.3% |
| Italy | $59.8M | 8.2% |
| Vietnam | $53.0M | 7.3% |
| Philippines | $21.1M | 2.9% |
| Thailand | $18.9M | 2.6% |
| Austria | $18.8M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $17.6M | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $16.0M | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 8443
| 8443.99 | Printing machinery: parts and accessories, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.91 | 26% |
| 8443.31 | Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: machines which perform two or more of the functions of printing, copying or facsimile transmission… | 22% |
| 8443.32 | Printing, copying, and facsimile machines: single-function printing, copying or facsimile machines, capable of connecting to an automatic data… | 19% |
| 8443.13 | Printing machinery: offset, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1 | 9.9% |
| 8443.16 | Printing machinery: flexographic | 9.5% |
| 8443.19 | Printing machinery: used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42, n.e.c. in item no. 8443.1 | 4.7% |
| 8443.91 | Printing machinery used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 8442: parts and accessories | 3.9% |
| 8443.17 | Printing machinery: gravure | 1.8% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8443.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.47 per kg, 22% below the world average of $28.82, 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.
Printing press exports from Turkey
Exports of printing press by Turkey reached $147.7 million in 2024 (7.4 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (17%), Kazakhstan (10%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+391% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $25.0M | 17% |
| Kazakhstan | $14.7M | 10% |
| Germany | $10.8M | 7.3% |
| Italy | $6.6M | 4.5% |
| United States | $6.5M | 4.4% |
| Uzbekistan | $6.3M | 4.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $4.9M | 3.3% |
| Iraq | $3.9M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $3.8M | 2.6% |
| Belarus | $3.7M | 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 8443: Printing machinery; used for printing by means of plates, cylinders and other printing components of heading 84.42; other printers, copying machines and facsimile machines, whether or not combined; parts and accessories thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of printing press imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported printing press worth $727.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply printing press to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($208.4 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 82 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 134% on the year.
What is the average import price of printing press per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.47 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $28.82 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 press to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $656.8 million in 2017 to $727.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $788.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export printing press?
Yes. Turkey exported $147.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $579.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for printing press?
The HS code for printing press is heading 8443. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8443.99 (26% of the value) and 8443.31 (22%). 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 8443 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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