Tobacco processing machinery imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported tobacco processing machinery worth $34.6 million (1.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. That is 92% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $64.6 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 | $34.6M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $18.0M | 725 t |
| 2022 | $22.7M | 572 t |
| 2021 | $64.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $16.6M | 208 t |
| 2019 | $19.1M | 215 t |
| 2018 | $29.9M | 334 t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 193 t |
Where Turkey imports tobacco processing machinery from
Germany alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $17.5M | 51% |
| Bulgaria | $2.9M | 8.4% |
| Malaysia | $2.8M | 8.2% |
| France | $1.9M | 5.6% |
| China | $1.8M | 5.2% |
| Georgia | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Singapore | $1.4M | 3.9% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 3.5% |
| Italy | $874K | 2.5% |
| Hungary | $867K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.93 per kg, close to the world average of $37.75.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Tobacco processing machinery exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported tobacco processing machinery worth $11.4 million (539 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Czech Republic (12%), United States (10%), Philippines (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+801% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 12% |
| United States | $1.2M | 10% |
| Philippines | $1.2M | 10% |
| Poland | $1.0M | 9.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $970K | 8.5% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $658K | 5.8% |
| Greece | $644K | 5.7% |
| Taiwan | $579K | 5.1% |
| South Korea | $564K | 5% |
| Iraq | $545K | 4.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey tobacco processing machinery imports (HS 8478.10): 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 8478.10: Machinery: for preparing or making up tobacco, n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of tobacco processing machinery imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported tobacco processing machinery worth $34.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 148 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 92% on 2023.
Which countries supply tobacco processing machinery to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($17.5 million), followed by Bulgaria (8%) and Malaysia (8%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 721% on the year.
What is the average import price of tobacco processing machinery per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.93 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $37.75 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of tobacco processing machinery to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $34.6 million in 2024, an increase of 75%. The peak was 2021 at $64.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export tobacco processing machinery?
Yes. Turkey exported $11.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Czech Republic, the United States and the Philippines. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $23.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for tobacco processing machinery?
The HS code for tobacco processing machinery is subheading 8478.10. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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