Textile machinery parts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $191.5 million of textile machinery parts in 2024 (5.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 197 countries. That is 7% less than in 2023. 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 | $191.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2023 | $205.8M | 6.0K t |
| 2022 | $211.6M | 5.6K t |
| 2021 | $233.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2020 | $173.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2019 | $158.7M | 4.1K t |
| 2018 | $171.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2017 | $175.4M | 4.3K t |
Where Turkey imports textile machinery parts from
The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), China (15%), Italy (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $45.2M | 24% |
| China | $29.5M | 15% |
| Italy | $16.6M | 8.7% |
| Switzerland | $14.4M | 7.5% |
| France | $12.0M | 6.3% |
| India | $11.7M | 6.1% |
| Czech Republic | $11.6M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $9.8M | 5.1% |
| Portugal | $9.3M | 4.9% |
| Vietnam | $5.3M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 8448
| 8448.51 | Machines: parts and accessories of machines of heading no. 8447 or auxiliary machinery, sinkers, needles and other articles used in forming stitches | 25% |
| 8448.39 | Machines: parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8445, n.e.c. in item no. 8448.3 | 15% |
| 8448.31 | Machines, card clothing: parts and accessories | 12% |
| 8448.49 | Weaving machines (looms): parts including their auxiliary machinery, and accessories thereof n.e.c. in item no. 8448.4 | 12% |
| 8448.19 | Machinery, auxiliary: for machines of heading no. 8444, 8445, 8446 or 8447, n.e.c. in item no. 8448.11 | 9.1% |
| 8448.20 | Machines: parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8444 | 8.4% |
| 8448.32 | Machines: parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery for preparing textile fibres, other than card clothing | 5.2% |
| 8448.59 | Machines: parts and accessories of machines or auxiliary machinery of heading no. 8447, other than sinkers, needles and other articles used in… | 5.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8448.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $36.11 per kg, 50% above the world average of $24.04. 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 machinery parts exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported textile machinery parts worth $54.2 million (4.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Egypt (12%), Uzbekistan (10%), Russia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+139% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $6.3M | 12% |
| Uzbekistan | $5.6M | 10% |
| Russia | $4.4M | 8.1% |
| Iran | $4.3M | 8% |
| Belgium | $4.0M | 7.5% |
| United States | $3.0M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 5% |
| India | $2.4M | 4.4% |
| Turkmenistan | $2.4M | 4.4% |
| Pakistan | $2.1M | 3.8% |
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 8448: Machinery, auxiliary; for use with machines of heading no. 8444 to 8447 (e.g. dobbies, jacquards, automatic stop motions, shuttle changing mechanisms) parts, accessories for machines of heading no. 8444, 8447.
Common questions
What is the value of textile machinery parts imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported textile machinery parts worth $191.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 197 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply textile machinery parts to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($45.2 million), followed by China (15%) and Italy (9%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 61% on the year.
What is the average import price of textile machinery parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $36.11 per kg in 2024, 50% above the world average of $24.04 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 textile machinery parts to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $175.4 million in 2017 to $191.5 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2021 at $233.7 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export textile machinery parts?
Yes. Turkey exported $54.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Uzbekistan and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $137.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for textile machinery parts?
The HS code for textile machinery parts is heading 8448. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8448.51 (25% of the value) and 8448.39 (15%). 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 8448 page.
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