Tobacco machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $44.3 million of tobacco machinery in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. That is 76% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $70.1 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 | $44.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $25.2M | 742 t |
| 2022 | $28.1M | 608 t |
| 2021 | $70.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $20.8M | 244 t |
| 2019 | $24.3M | 258 t |
| 2018 | $39.0M | 670 t |
| 2017 | $22.8M | 237 t |
Where Turkey imports tobacco machinery from
The largest suppliers were Germany (50%), Malaysia (8%), Hungary (8%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $22.0M | 50% |
| Malaysia | $3.6M | 8.1% |
| Hungary | $3.4M | 7.6% |
| Bulgaria | $3.0M | 6.7% |
| France | $2.0M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 4.3% |
| China | $1.9M | 4.3% |
| Georgia | $1.4M | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 3.1% |
| Poland | $1.3M | 2.8% |
Product types under HS 8478
| 8478.10 | Machinery: for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter | 78% |
| 8478.90 | Machinery: parts of those for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter | 22% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8478.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.11 per kg, close to the world average of $46.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tobacco machinery exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported tobacco machinery worth $13.5 million (573 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Czech Republic (11%), Philippines (9%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+529% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $1.5M | 11% |
| Philippines | $1.2M | 9.2% |
| United States | $1.2M | 8.8% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 8.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $982K | 7.3% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $658K | 4.9% |
| Greece | $653K | 4.8% |
| Iraq | $619K | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $609K | 4.5% |
| Taiwan | $580K | 4.3% |
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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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8478: Machinery; for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported tobacco machinery worth $44.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 172 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco machinery to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($22.0 million), followed by Malaysia (8%) and Hungary (8%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 242% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.11 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $46.39 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 tobacco machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $22.8 million in 2017 to $44.3 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. The peak was 2021 at $70.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export tobacco machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $13.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, the Philippines and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $30.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco machinery?
The HS code for tobacco machinery is heading 8478. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8478.10 (78% of the value) and 8478.90 (22%). 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 8478 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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