Thermoforming and vacuum molding machines exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of thermoforming and vacuum molding machines by Turkey reached $34.4 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 84 countries for exports of this product. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $34.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $37.4M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $30.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.8M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $17.6M | 5.3K t |
| 2019 | $23.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2018 | $31.0M | 1.7K t |
| 2017 | $26.0M | 1.5K t |
Where Turkey exports thermoforming and vacuum molding machines to
The largest buyer markets were Russia (12%), Peru (6%), Egypt (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, Belarus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $4.2M | 12% |
| Peru | $2.0M | 5.9% |
| Egypt | $1.9M | 5.7% |
| Libya | $1.7M | 4.9% |
| Belarus | $1.6M | 4.8% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Algeria | $1.3M | 3.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| Jordan | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $1.2M | 3.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $19.74 per kg, 60% above the world average of $12.33. 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.
Thermoforming and vacuum molding machines imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $18.4 million of thermoforming and vacuum molding machines in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were China (36%), Italy (23%), South Korea (13%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.6M | 36% |
| Italy | $4.1M | 23% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 13% |
| Germany | $1.9M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $801K | 4.4% |
| Sweden | $614K | 3.3% |
| United States | $558K | 3% |
| Taiwan | $270K | 1.5% |
| Japan | $230K | 1.3% |
| Bulgaria | $172K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey thermoforming and vacuum molding machines exports (HS 8477.40): 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 8477.40: Machinery: vacuum moulding machines and other thermoforming machines, for working rubber or plastics or for the manufacture of products from these materials.
Common questions
What is the value of thermoforming and vacuum molding machines exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported thermoforming and vacuum molding machines worth $34.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 84 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries buy thermoforming and vacuum molding machines from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 12% of the value ($4.2 million), followed by Peru (6%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 24%, out of 65 buyer countries in total. Libya grew fastest among the top ten, up 137% on the year.
What is the average export price of thermoforming and vacuum molding machines per kg?
The average declared export value was about $19.74 per kg in 2024, 60% above the world average of $12.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of thermoforming and vacuum molding machines from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $26.0 million in 2017 to $34.4 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. The peak was 2023 at $37.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import thermoforming and vacuum molding machines?
Yes. Turkey imported $18.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Italy and South Korea. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $16.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for thermoforming and vacuum molding machines?
The HS code for thermoforming and vacuum molding machines is subheading 8477.40. 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 8477 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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