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Tafric request data as of November 1, 2026
Hospital beds and medical equipment from Turkey are a practical option for African clinics: Turkish factories make manual and electric beds, delivery beds, stretchers and trolleys, and Turkish distributors supply monitors and ultrasound scanners. This guide is for clinic owners, hospital projects and medical distributors in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana and the rest of Africa who want to equip a ward, a maternity unit or a new clinic directly from the source.
Short answer
Decide the bed type first (manual crank or electric, how many functions), then build the rest of the list around your wards: delivery beds, examination couches, trolleys, a patient monitor, an ECG and, for many clinics, an ultrasound scanner. Turkish factories make hospital furniture such as beds, stretchers and trolleys; imaging and monitoring devices are often international brands sold by Turkish distributors. Check registration rules in your country and ship beds by sea.
Turkey, China or a local dealer?
A local dealer in Lagos, Nairobi or Accra is quick for small orders but usually imports the same beds and adds a margin. Chinese factories often have the lowest unit price, with a longer sea route and more work on your side to check quality from far away. Turkish suppliers sit between the two: factory-made hospital furniture, a shorter route to West Africa, suppliers used to export packing, and the option to mix beds, trolleys and cabinets from one maker in one shipment. For devices such as ultrasound scanners or monitors, ask each supplier whether they manufacture the product or distribute a brand, because that decides who gives you service and spare parts, and ask whether the brand's warranty is honoured in your country or only in Turkey.
Hospital bed types: which one do you need?
| Bed type | What it does | Typical use |
|---|---|---|
| Manual 1-crank | Raises the backrest | General ward, low budget |
| Manual 2-crank | Backrest and knee section | General ward, recovery |
| Manual 3-crank | Backrest, knee and height | Wards where nurses lift patients often |
| Electric 3-function | Same three movements with a motor and hand control | Private wards, home care |
| Electric 5-function | Adds Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg tilt | ICU, high-dependency, surgical wards |
| ICU bed | Electric, often with X-ray-ready backrest, CPR release and weighing option | Intensive care |
| Delivery (obstetric) bed | Leg section that slides out, leg supports, backrest | Maternity, labour ward |
| Examination couch | Fixed height, padded top | Consulting room, OPD |
When you write a request, say how many beds, the type, and the extras: mattress (foam or waterproof cover), side rails, IV pole (drip stand), bedside locker, overbed table and castors with brakes. Some buyers on Tafric ask for a full package for a new clinic or maternity home; if that is your case, list every room you are equipping.
Beyond beds: the clinic equipment list
Ultrasound scanners are one of the most requested devices in this category, and hospital beds come up regularly, usually as part of a ward or clinic list. For an ultrasound, state portable or cart-based, the probes you need (convex for abdomen and obstetrics, linear for small parts, transvaginal) and whether you need colour Doppler or echo. For a patient monitor, list the parameters (ECG, SpO2, blood pressure, temperature). A theatre usually needs an operating table, a theatre light, an anaesthesia machine and a suction machine. For the laboratory side, see our separate laboratory equipment guide.
New or refurbished?
Some buyers ask for 'fairly used' or refurbished ultrasound scanners and monitors to save money. If you go this way, ask for the year of manufacture, the hours or condition report, which probes are included and whether the supplier gives a warranty. Some African countries restrict or add conditions to the import of used medical equipment, so check your country's current rules before you order anything second-hand.
What drives the price
For beds, the price depends on manual or electric, the number of functions, the frame material and coating, the mattress, the side rails and accessories, and the castors. For devices, it depends on the brand, the number of probes or parameters, screen size and software options. In every case compare the full package: delivery terms (EXW, FOB or CFR to your port), installation or remote setup, training, warranty period and the availability of spare parts (motors, hand controls, castors) for the years ahead.
How to import hospital beds and medical equipment from Turkey, step by step
1) Make one list per room or ward, with quantities, bed type and accessories. 2) Check whether your items are regulated medical devices in your country: NAFDAC in Nigeria, the Pharmacy and Poisons Board in Kenya and the FDA in Ghana regulate medical devices, and registration usually goes through the importer or a local representative. 3) Post a request and compare full packages from several suppliers. 4) Ask for the EU Declaration of Conformity behind the CE mark (for beds the manufacturer issues it; for devices such as ultrasound there is also a notified body certificate), ISO 13485 for the manufacturer and the IEC 60601-2-52 test report for medical beds, with IEC 60601-1 for electric ones. 5) Agree warranty, spare parts, installation support and payment terms in writing. 6) Appoint a clearing agent at your port before you ship and ask which pre-shipment steps apply to your items (Form M and, for some goods, SONCAP in Nigeria; the PVoC Certificate of Conformity in Kenya), then book sea freight.
Shipping, customs and power
Beds are bulky, so they ship flat-packed or partly assembled and sea freight is charged by volume; a small order can go as LCL (shared container), a full ward in a container. From Turkey to West Africa, port to port is roughly 2–4 weeks depending on the service and transshipment (direct sailings at the short end); East African ports such as Mombasa usually take longer and go via a transshipment hub. Ask your forwarder for the current schedule. Electric beds and devices must match your supply (220–240 V, 50 Hz); Nigeria, Ghana and Kenya use UK-type (G) sockets, so ask the supplier to fit the right plugs or budget for adapters, and a voltage stabilizer or UPS protects motors and monitors where power is unstable. In Nigeria, furniture under HS 9401 and 9403 is on the import prohibition list (with limited exceptions); hospital beds with mechanical fittings are normally classed as medical furniture under HS 9402, but a plain bed without mechanisms can fall under 9403, so have your clearing agent confirm the HS code before you order. For customs steps, see our guides on importing from Türkiye to Nigeria, to Kenya and to Ghana.
How Tafric works for buyers
Posting a request is free. Tafric checks it before it goes live, then Turkish suppliers of hospital and medical equipment see it and contact you directly. You compare, ask questions and agree terms with the supplier you choose. Post your request, or browse hospital equipment and medical devices from Turkish suppliers. To check a supplier before paying, read how to find and verify Turkish manufacturers.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I buy hospital beds in bulk?
You can buy from a local dealer, or directly from manufacturers in Turkey or China. Buying from the manufacturer suits orders for a whole ward or clinic; give the number of beds, the type (manual crank or electric, number of functions) and the accessories you need.
Are there hospital bed manufacturers in Turkey?
Yes. Turkish factories make manual and electric hospital beds, delivery beds, stretchers, trolleys and bedside cabinets, and many export. Ask each supplier whether they manufacture or distribute, and for the CE certificate and ISO 13485.
What is the difference between a 3-crank and a 5-function bed?
A 3-crank bed is manual and moves the backrest, the knee section and the height. A 5-function bed is usually electric and adds Trendelenburg and reverse Trendelenburg tilt, which is why it is chosen for ICU and surgical wards.
How much does a hospital bed cost?
There is no single price: it depends on manual or electric, the number of functions, the frame and coating, the mattress, side rails, castors and accessories, plus warranty and delivery terms. Compare the same specification and the same delivery term (for example CFR to your port) across suppliers.
Can I import hospital beds from Turkey to Nigeria?
Hospital beds with mechanical fittings are normally classed as medical furniture (HS 9402), which is different from the furniture headings on Nigeria's prohibition list; a plain bed without mechanisms can fall under 9403, which is prohibited. Medical devices are also regulated by NAFDAC. Have your clearing agent confirm the HS code and the registration need before ordering.
How do I post a request for hospital equipment?
List the items per room, quantities, bed type and any device specification such as ultrasound probes, add your city, then publish. It is free, and Turkish suppliers contact you directly.