Airport passenger boarding bridges exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of airport passenger boarding bridges by Turkey reached $5.6 million in 2024 (318 tonnes). It ranks 6th of 49 countries for exports of this product. That is 607% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% 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 | $5.6M | 319 t |
| 2023 | $787K | 71 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 452 t |
| 2021 | $2.9M | 208 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 283 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 354 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 891 t |
| 2017 | $2.0M | 274 t |
Where Turkey exports airport passenger boarding bridges to
Nigeria alone took 88% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.46 per kg, 47% above the world average of $11.84. 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.
Airport passenger boarding bridges imports to Turkey
Imports of airport passenger boarding bridges by Turkey reached $9.9 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 104 countries. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 100% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.9M | 100% |
| Italy | $9K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey airport passenger boarding bridges exports (HS 8479.71): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 8479.71: Machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, of a kind used in airports.
Common questions
What is the value of airport passenger boarding bridges exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported airport passenger boarding bridges worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 318 tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 49 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 607% on 2023.
Which countries buy airport passenger boarding bridges from Turkey?
Nigeria was the largest buyer with 88% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by Kazakhstan (9%) and Qatar (2%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 6 buyer countries in total. Kazakhstan grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% on the year.
What is the average export price of airport passenger boarding bridges per kg?
The average declared export value was about $17.46 per kg in 2024, 47% above the world average of $11.84 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of airport passenger boarding bridges from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $2.0 million in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024, an increase of 177%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import airport passenger boarding bridges?
Yes. Turkey imported $9.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China and Italy. That compares with exports of $5.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for airport passenger boarding bridges?
The HS code for airport passenger boarding bridges is subheading 8479.71. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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