Turkey: Typewriter Market 2023

Typewriter Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish typewriter market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2021, after three years of decline. Over the period under review, consumption, however, continues to indicate a slight downturn. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Typewriter Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2021, approx. X units of typewriters and word-processing machines were exported from Turkey; which is down by -40% on 2020. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of 775% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X units in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, typewriter exports stood at $X in 2021. Overall, exports faced a precipitous curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by 156% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Kyrgyzstan (X units) was the main destination for typewriter exports from Turkey, with a 64% share of total exports. Moreover, typewriter exports to Kyrgyzstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Turkmenistan (X units), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Iran (X units), with a 3.6% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to Kyrgyzstan stood at +19.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Turkmenistan (-12.5% per year) and Iran (-15.7% per year).

In value terms, Iran ($X) remains the key foreign market for typewriters and word-processing machines exports from Turkey, comprising 88% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Kyrgyzstan ($X), with a 7.1% share of total exports. It was followed by Tajikistan, with a 1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Iran stood at -14.6%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Kyrgyzstan (-21.9% per year) and Tajikistan (-21.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average typewriter export price stood at $X per unit in 2021, jumping by 68% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a deep setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 119% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per unit. From 2019 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2021, the country with the highest price was Iran ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Iran (+1.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Typewriter Imports

Imports into Turkey

Typewriter imports into Turkey dropped slightly to X units in 2021, waning by -4.7% against the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when imports increased by 226%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, typewriter imports dropped to $X in 2021. In general, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 353%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Italy (X units) constituted the largest supplier of typewriter to Turkey, accounting for a 75% share of total imports. Moreover, typewriter imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Japan (X units), sixfold. The United States (X units) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 4.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to +5.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-4.0% per year) and the United States (+31.4% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of typewriters and word-processing machines to Turkey, comprising 46% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Japan ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by the United States, with a 9% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy amounted to -18.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Japan (-6.3% per year) and the United States (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average typewriter import price amounted to $X per unit, reducing by -8.5% against the previous year. In general, the import price faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 39%. The import price peaked at $X per unit in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (-2.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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