Textile carding machines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported textile carding machines worth $50.7 million (2.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 137 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 49% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $99.6 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 | $50.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2023 | $98.8M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $93.4M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $81.8M | 6.7K t |
| 2020 | $72.4M | 75.9K t |
| 2019 | $20.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2018 | $99.6M | 11.9K t |
| 2017 | $46.5M | 5.4K t |
Where Turkey imports textile carding machines from
Germany alone supplied 52% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $26.6M | 53% |
| China | $23.5M | 46% |
| United Arab Emirates | $270K | 0.5% |
| France | $115K | 0.2% |
| India | $67K | 0.1% |
| Italy | $63K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $58K | 0.1% |
| United Kingdom | $19K | 0% |
| Portugal | $4K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.85 per kg, 140% above the world average of $7.84. 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.
Textile carding machines exports from Turkey
Exports of textile carding machines by Turkey reached $1.8 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 55 countries. Most of it went to Iran (33%), Egypt (19%), Pakistan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $596K | 33% |
| Egypt | $344K | 19% |
| Pakistan | $286K | 16% |
| Uzbekistan | $148K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $143K | 7.9% |
| Belgium | $137K | 7.6% |
| China | $79K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $68K | 3.8% |
| Turkmenistan | $2K | 0.1% |
| Portugal | $1K | 0% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey textile carding machines imports (HS 8445.11): 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 8445.11: Textile machinery: carding machines for preparing textile fibres.
Common questions
What is the value of textile carding machines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported textile carding machines worth $50.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 137 countries worldwide, with 23% of world imports. The value was down 49% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile carding machines to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($26.6 million), followed by China (46%) and the United Arab Emirates (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of textile carding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.85 per kg in 2024, 140% above the world average of $7.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of textile carding machines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $46.5 million in 2017 to $50.7 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2018 at $99.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $70.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export textile carding machines?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Egypt and Pakistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $48.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile carding machines?
The HS code for textile carding machines is subheading 8445.11. 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 8445 page.
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