Transfers and decals imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported transfers and decals worth $20.0 million (424 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $20.0M | 424 t |
| 2023 | $20.1M | 367 t |
| 2022 | $19.0M | 352 t |
| 2021 | $22.6M | 401 t |
| 2020 | $16.2M | 361 t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 515 t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 437 t |
| 2017 | $15.2M | 709 t |
Where Turkey imports transfers and decals from
The largest suppliers were Germany (46%), China (23%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+53% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $9.3M | 46% |
| China | $4.6M | 23% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $802K | 4% |
| Lithuania | $490K | 2.5% |
| Japan | $419K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $410K | 2.1% |
| South Korea | $295K | 1.5% |
| Norway | $257K | 1.3% |
| Austria | $142K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 4908
| 4908.90 | Printed matter: transfers (decalcomanias), other than vitrifiable | 98% |
| 4908.10 | Printed matter: transfers (decalcomanias), vitrifiable | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 4908.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.17 per kg, 81% above the world average of $26.07. 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.
Transfers and decals exports from Turkey
Exports of transfers and decals by Turkey reached $11.5 million in 2024 (238 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United Kingdom (31%), Egypt (20%), Georgia (19%). Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $3.6M | 31% |
| Egypt | $2.3M | 20% |
| Georgia | $2.2M | 19% |
| Ireland | $778K | 6.8% |
| Germany | $361K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $294K | 2.6% |
| United States | $257K | 2.2% |
| Bangladesh | $244K | 2.1% |
| Jordan | $234K | 2% |
| Greece | $137K | 1.2% |
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 4908: Transfers (decalcomanias).
Common questions
What is the value of transfers and decals imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported transfers and decals worth $20.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 424 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 204 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply transfers and decals to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($9.3 million), followed by China (23%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 53% on the year.
What is the average import price of transfers and decals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.17 per kg in 2024, 81% above the world average of $26.07 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 transfers and decals to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $15.2 million in 2017 to $20.0 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2021 at $22.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export transfers and decals?
Yes. Turkey exported $11.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Egypt and Georgia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for transfers and decals?
The HS code for transfers and decals is heading 4908. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 4908.90 (98% of the value) and 4908.10 (2%). It sits in HS chapter 49 (printed books, newspapers, pictures and other products of the printing industry; manuscripts, typescripts and plans). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 4908 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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