Aircraft launching equipment exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $15.9 million of aircraft launching equipment in 2024 (172 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. That is 126% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 62% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15.9M | 172 t |
| 2023 | $7.1M | 81 t |
| 2022 | $14.3M | 20 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 90 t |
| 2020 | $13.6M | 68 t |
| 2019 | $584K | 4 t |
| 2018 | $285K | 6 t |
| 2017 | $544K | 6 t |
Where Turkey exports aircraft launching equipment to
One buyer market dominates: Indonesia accounted for 90% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $14.4M | 90% |
| United States | $490K | 3.1% |
| France | $305K | 1.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $262K | 1.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $215K | 1.4% |
| China | $56K | 0.4% |
| Germany | $55K | 0.4% |
| Thailand | $52K | 0.3% |
| Romania | $39K | 0.2% |
| Spain | $34K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 8805
| 8805.21 | Ground flying trainers and parts thereof: air combat simulators and parts thereof | 86% |
| 8805.29 | Ground flying trainers and parts thereof: other than air combat simulators and parts thereof | 13% |
| 8805.10 | Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear and parts thereof | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8805.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $92.68 per kg, 75% below the world average of $375.37, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Aircraft launching equipment imports to Turkey
Imports of aircraft launching equipment by Turkey reached $7.9 million in 2024 (26 tonnes). The largest suppliers were Canada (20%), France (15%), Egypt (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 50%. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+737% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.5M | 20% |
| France | $1.2M | 15% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 15% |
| United States | $1.0M | 13% |
| Austria | $964K | 12% |
| Poland | $724K | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $401K | 5.1% |
| Estonia | $269K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $121K | 1.5% |
| New Zealand | $75K | 1% |
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 8805: Aircraft launching gear, deck-arrestor or similar gear, ground flying trainers; parts of the foregoing articles.
Common questions
What is the value of aircraft launching equipment exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported aircraft launching equipment worth $15.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 172 tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 117 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 126% on 2023.
Which countries buy aircraft launching equipment from Turkey?
Indonesia was the largest buyer with 90% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by the United States (3%) and France (2%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 735% on the year.
What is the average export price of aircraft launching equipment per kg?
The average declared export value was about $92.68 per kg in 2024, 75% below the world average of $375.37 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 exports of aircraft launching equipment from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $544 thousand in 2017 to $15.9 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import aircraft launching equipment?
Yes. Turkey imported $7.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Canada, France and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for aircraft launching equipment?
The HS code for aircraft launching equipment is heading 8805. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8805.21 (86% of the value) and 8805.29 (13%). It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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