Steel needles imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.3 million of steel needles in 2024 (499 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $2.9 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 | $2.3M | 499 t |
| 2023 | $2.4M | 623 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 490 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 478 t |
| 2020 | $2.6M | 573 t |
| 2019 | $2.2M | 483 t |
| 2018 | $2.6M | 517 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 686 t |
Where Turkey imports steel needles from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 82% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.9M | 82% |
| Japan | $133K | 5.8% |
| India | $79K | 3.4% |
| France | $43K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $41K | 1.8% |
| United States | $26K | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $23K | 1% |
| Romania | $11K | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $9K | 0.4% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.3% |
Product types under HS 7319
| 7319.90 | Sewing and knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, not elsewhere specified or… | 58% |
| 7319.40 | Safety pins and other pins: of iron or steel | 42% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7319.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.61 per kg, 53% below the world average of $9.85, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Steel needles exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported steel needles worth $1.2 million (91 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iran (13%), United States (10%), Germany (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+390% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $154K | 13% |
| United States | $117K | 9.6% |
| Germany | $108K | 8.9% |
| South Korea | $98K | 8.1% |
| Spain | $63K | 5.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $53K | 4.4% |
| Italy | $40K | 3.3% |
| Romania | $37K | 3.1% |
| Indonesia | $30K | 2.5% |
| Israel | $30K | 2.5% |
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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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 7319: Sewing and knitting needles, bodkins, crochet hooks, embroidery stilettos and similar articles, for use in the hand, of iron or steel; safety pins and other pins of iron or steel, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of steel needles imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported steel needles worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 499 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply steel needles to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 82% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Japan (6%) and India (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 224% on the year.
What is the average import price of steel needles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.61 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $9.85 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 steel needles to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, a fall of 21%. The peak was 2017 at $2.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export steel needles?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, the United States and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for steel needles?
The HS code for steel needles is heading 7319. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7319.90 (58% of the value) and 7319.40 (42%). It sits in HS chapter 73 (iron or steel articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7319 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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