Stainless flatware sets imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of stainless flatware sets by Turkey reached $29.0 million in 2024 (2.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 215 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $29.0M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $29.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 939 t |
| 2020 | $12.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $15.8M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 2.2K t |
Where Turkey imports stainless flatware sets from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Portugal grew fastest (+312% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.9M | 72% |
| Portugal | $4.5M | 16% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $914K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $545K | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $474K | 1.6% |
| India | $168K | 0.6% |
| Indonesia | $113K | 0.4% |
| United Kingdom | $77K | 0.3% |
| France | $72K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.11 per kg, 46% above the world average of $8.29. 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.
Stainless flatware sets exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported stainless flatware sets worth $9.5 million (739 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (25%), Saudi Arabia (12%), Egypt (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.4M | 25% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.1M | 12% |
| Egypt | $850K | 9% |
| Iran | $558K | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $404K | 4.3% |
| United Kingdom | $381K | 4% |
| Azerbaijan | $309K | 3.3% |
| Iraq | $210K | 2.2% |
| Serbia | $190K | 2% |
| Morocco | $180K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey stainless flatware sets imports (HS 8215.20): 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 8215.20: Cutlery: sets of assorted articles (e.g. spoons, forks, ladles, skimmers, cake-servers, fish-knives, butter knives, sugar tongs and similar), not plated with precious metal.
Common questions
What is the value of stainless flatware sets imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported stainless flatware sets worth $29.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 215 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply stainless flatware sets to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 72% of the value ($20.9 million), followed by Portugal (16%) and Vietnam (4%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 41 supplier countries in total. Portugal grew fastest among the top ten, up 312% on the year.
What is the average import price of stainless flatware sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.11 per kg in 2024, 46% above the world average of $8.29 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of stainless flatware sets to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $29.0 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2023 at $29.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export stainless flatware sets?
Yes. Turkey exported $9.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Saudi Arabia and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $19.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for stainless flatware sets?
The HS code for stainless flatware sets is subheading 8215.20. 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 8215 page.
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