Sewing machine imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sewing machine by Turkey reached $103.1 million in 2024 (8.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 42% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $223.0 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 | $103.1M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $176.5M | 14.5K t |
| 2022 | $223.0M | 15.7K t |
| 2021 | $206.8M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $137.6M | 11.1K t |
| 2019 | $97.0M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $144.9M | 8.4K t |
| 2017 | $126.6M | 6.6K t |
Where Turkey imports sewing machine from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Vietnam (16%), Germany (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $48.6M | 47% |
| Vietnam | $16.7M | 16% |
| Germany | $10.6M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $5.6M | 5.4% |
| Japan | $5.5M | 5.3% |
| Taiwan | $3.9M | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $2.1M | 2.1% |
| India | $1.8M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 1% |
Product types under HS 8452
| 8452.29 | Sewing machines: not household or automatic unit type | 45% |
| 8452.10 | Sewing machines: of the household type | 21% |
| 8452.21 | Sewing machines: (not household type), automatic units | 19% |
| 8452.90 | Sewing machines: furniture, bases and covers for sewing machines and parts thereof, and other parts of sewing machines | 8.6% |
| 8452.30 | Sewing machine needles | 6.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8452.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.58 per kg, close to the world average of $12.51.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sewing machine exports from Turkey
Exports of sewing machine by Turkey reached $49.9 million in 2024 (3.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Egypt (20%), Uzbekistan (8%), Azerbaijan (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Tajikistan grew fastest (+140% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $10.0M | 20% |
| Uzbekistan | $3.8M | 7.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.8M | 5.7% |
| Morocco | $2.2M | 4.3% |
| Bangladesh | $1.9M | 3.9% |
| India | $1.9M | 3.8% |
| Romania | $1.6M | 3.3% |
| Algeria | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| United States | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| Tajikistan | $1.3M | 2.6% |
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 8452: Sewing machines; other than book-sewing machines of heading no. 8440; furniture, bases and covers specially designed for sewing machines; sewing machine needles.
Common questions
What is the value of sewing machine imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sewing machine worth $103.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 214 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply sewing machine to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($48.6 million), followed by Vietnam (16%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 104% on the year.
What is the average import price of sewing machine per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.58 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $12.51 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 sewing machine to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $126.6 million in 2017 to $103.1 million in 2024, a fall of 19%. The peak was 2022 at $223.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export sewing machine?
Yes. Turkey exported $49.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Uzbekistan and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $53.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for sewing machine?
The HS code for sewing machine is heading 8452. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8452.29 (45% of the value) and 8452.10 (21%). 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 8452 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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