Scissors imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $8.8 million of scissors in 2024 (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 7% 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 | $8.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2022 | $7.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 773 t |
| 2020 | $6.1M | 981 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 688 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $7.7M | 1.4K t |
Where Turkey imports scissors from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 70% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.2M | 70% |
| Italy | $724K | 8.3% |
| Pakistan | $497K | 5.7% |
| Vietnam | $416K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $241K | 2.7% |
| Japan | $228K | 2.6% |
| Ukraine | $90K | 1% |
| United States | $90K | 1% |
| Slovakia | $74K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $55K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.01 per kg, close to the world average of $8.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Scissors exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.5 million of scissors in 2024 (222 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (16%), United States (9%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $247K | 16% |
| United States | $136K | 9% |
| Germany | $130K | 8.6% |
| Cyprus | $82K | 5.4% |
| India | $63K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $61K | 4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $55K | 3.6% |
| Georgia | $50K | 3.3% |
| Portugal | $46K | 3.1% |
| Syria | $43K | 2.9% |
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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8213: Scissors; tailors' shears and similar shears, and blades therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of scissors imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported scissors worth $8.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply scissors to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($6.2 million), followed by Italy (8%) and Pakistan (6%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 684% on the year.
What is the average import price of scissors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.01 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $8.76 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 scissors to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.7 million in 2017 to $8.8 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $9.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export scissors?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United States and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for scissors?
The HS code for scissors is heading 8213. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8213.00. It sits in HS chapter 82 (tools, implements, cutlery, spoons and forks, of base metal; parts thereof, of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8213 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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