Aircraft imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported aircraft worth $4.22 billion (4.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 183 countries. Value rose 7% on 2023. 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 | $4.22B | 4.7K t |
| 2023 | $3.97B | 4.3K t |
| 2022 | $3.70B | 3.2K t |
| 2021 | $2.47B | 2.4K t |
| 2020 | $3.01B | 3.1K t |
| 2019 | $2.91B | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $2.24B | 2.7K t |
| 2017 | $2.52B | 3.5K t |
Where Turkey imports aircraft from
One supplier dominates: France accounted for 52% of the value. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+116% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $2.22B | 53% |
| Germany | $769.3M | 18% |
| United States | $488.2M | 12% |
| India | $286.9M | 6.8% |
| Kazakhstan | $141.8M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $116.8M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $78.0M | 1.9% |
| Ireland | $26.1M | 0.6% |
| Spain | $20.7M | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $17.5M | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 8802
| 8802.40 | Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 15,000kg | 89% |
| 8802.30 | Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg but not exceeding 15,000kg | 7.7% |
| 8802.12 | Helicopters: of an unladen weight exceeding 2000kg | 1.9% |
| 8802.20 | Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg | 1.1% |
| 8802.11 | Helicopters: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg | 0.7% |
| 8802.60 | Spacecraft: (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles | 0% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8802.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $896.65 per kg, close to the world average of $969.93.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aircraft exports from Turkey
Exports of aircraft by Turkey reached $857.1 million in 2024 (846 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Nigeria (22%), Romania (22%), India (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Nigeria | $187.1M | 22% |
| Romania | $186.4M | 22% |
| India | $156.3M | 18% |
| United States | $130.7M | 15% |
| Poland | $59.4M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $27.5M | 3.2% |
| Georgia | $22.9M | 2.7% |
| Spain | $22.0M | 2.6% |
| France | $21.0M | 2.5% |
| Israel | $15.1M | 1.8% |
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 8802: Aircraft n.e.c. in heading no. 8801, except unmanned aircraft of heading 8806, (e.g. helicopters, aeroplanes); spacecraft (including satellites) and suborbital and spacecraft launch vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported aircraft worth $4.22 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 183 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply aircraft to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 52% of the value ($2.22 billion), followed by Germany (18%) and the United States (12%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 165% on the year.
What is the average import price of aircraft per kg?
The average declared import value was about $896.65 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $969.93 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 aircraft to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.52 billion in 2017 to $4.22 billion in 2024, an increase of 68%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export aircraft?
Yes. Turkey exported $857.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Nigeria, Romania and India. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.37 billion a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft?
The HS code for aircraft is heading 8802. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8802.40 (89% of the value) and 8802.30 (8%). It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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