Rubber and plastic working machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of rubber and plastic working machinery by Turkey reached $206.3 million in 2024 (10.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 207 countries. Value fell 37% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $326.0 million.
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 | $206.3M | 10.3K t |
| 2023 | $326.0M | 19.7K t |
| 2022 | $232.7M | 13.2K t |
| 2021 | $180.4M | 10.9K t |
| 2020 | $149.5M | 7.9K t |
| 2019 | $118.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $192.7M | 8.6K t |
| 2017 | $150.0M | 5.5K t |
Where Turkey imports rubber and plastic working machinery from
Most of the value came from Germany (38%), China (30%), Italy (14%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $78.2M | 38% |
| China | $61.5M | 30% |
| Italy | $28.1M | 14% |
| Austria | $7.8M | 3.8% |
| United States | $4.4M | 2.2% |
| Taiwan | $4.4M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $4.1M | 2% |
| Poland | $2.8M | 1.4% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 0.8% |
| France | $1.2M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.96 per kg, close to the world average of $18.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Rubber and plastic working machinery exports from Turkey
Exports of rubber and plastic working machinery by Turkey reached $98.1 million in 2024 (5.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (15%), Algeria (5%), Kazakhstan (4%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+102% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $15.2M | 16% |
| Algeria | $5.2M | 5.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $4.3M | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $4.2M | 4.2% |
| Iran | $3.6M | 3.7% |
| United States | $3.4M | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $3.4M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $2.8M | 2.9% |
| Romania | $2.7M | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey rubber and plastic working machinery imports (HS 8477.80): 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 8477.80: 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 rubber and plastic working machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported rubber and plastic working machinery worth $206.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 10.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 37% on 2023.
Which countries supply rubber and plastic working machinery to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($78.2 million), followed by China (30%) and Italy (14%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 52 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of rubber and plastic working machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $19.96 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $18.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of rubber and plastic working machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $150.0 million in 2017 to $206.3 million in 2024, an increase of 37%. The peak was 2023 at $326.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $194.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export rubber and plastic working machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $98.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Algeria and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $108.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery?
The HS code for rubber and plastic working machinery is subheading 8477.80. 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.
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