Rope and cable making machines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $29.1 million of rope and cable making machines in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 34% 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 | $29.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $21.7M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $22.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $17.5M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $17.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $14.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $20.6M | 1.8K t |
Where Turkey imports rope and cable making machines from
Most of the value came from China (29%), France (21%), Finland (17%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+408% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.4M | 29% |
| France | $6.2M | 21% |
| Finland | $5.0M | 17% |
| Morocco | $4.2M | 14% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 6.2% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| India | $659K | 2.3% |
| Germany | $556K | 1.9% |
| United States | $374K | 1.3% |
| Iran | $299K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.34 per kg, close to the world average of $18.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rope and cable making machines exports from Turkey
Exports of rope and cable making machines by Turkey reached $28.9 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 88 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (15%), United States (9%), Saudi Arabia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $4.5M | 15% |
| United States | $2.7M | 9.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.4M | 8.3% |
| Russia | $2.0M | 7% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| India | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Algeria | $1.2M | 4.1% |
| North Macedonia | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Slovakia | $893K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey rope and cable making machines imports (HS 8479.40): 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 8479.40: Machines: for making rope or cable.
Common questions
What is the value of rope and cable making machines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rope and cable making machines worth $29.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 154 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 34% on 2023.
Which countries supply rope and cable making machines to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($8.4 million), followed by France (21%) and Finland (17%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 408% on the year.
What is the average import price of rope and cable making machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.34 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $18.16 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rope and cable making machines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.6 million in 2017 to $29.1 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export rope and cable making machines?
Yes. Turkey exported $28.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, the United States and Saudi Arabia. That compares with imports of $29.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for rope and cable making machines?
The HS code for rope and cable making machines is subheading 8479.40. 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 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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