Sewing machine needles imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $6.4 million of sewing machine needles in 2024 (76 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 182 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $9.4 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 | $6.4M | 76 t |
| 2023 | $7.8M | 107 t |
| 2022 | $9.4M | 108 t |
| 2021 | $9.1M | 87 t |
| 2020 | $6.6M | 70 t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 69 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 71 t |
| 2017 | $8.2M | 84 t |
Where Turkey imports sewing machine needles from
The largest suppliers were Czech Republic (28%), India (28%), Vietnam (17%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest (+80% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $1.8M | 28% |
| India | $1.8M | 28% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 17% |
| South Korea | $581K | 9.1% |
| Brazil | $454K | 7.1% |
| China | $332K | 5.2% |
| Taiwan | $205K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $137K | 2.1% |
| Singapore | $16K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $84.17 per kg, 70% above the world average of $49.46. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sewing machine needles exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported sewing machine needles worth $959 thousand (20 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (29%), Uzbekistan (14%), Iran (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Iran grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $282K | 29% |
| Uzbekistan | $139K | 15% |
| Iran | $98K | 10% |
| Belarus | $73K | 7.6% |
| Albania | $63K | 6.6% |
| Senegal | $54K | 5.6% |
| Russia | $46K | 4.8% |
| Georgia | $46K | 4.8% |
| United States | $30K | 3.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $18K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey sewing machine needles imports (HS 8452.30): 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 8452.30: Sewing machine needles.
Common questions
What is the value of sewing machine needles imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sewing machine needles worth $6.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 76 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 182 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply sewing machine needles to Turkey?
The Czech Republic was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by India (28%) and Vietnam (17%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 80% on the year.
What is the average import price of sewing machine needles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $84.17 per kg in 2024, 70% above the world average of $49.46 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of sewing machine needles to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.2 million in 2017 to $6.4 million in 2024, a fall of 22%. The peak was 2022 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export sewing machine needles?
Yes. Turkey exported $959 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Uzbekistan and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for sewing machine needles?
The HS code for sewing machine needles is subheading 8452.30. 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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