Ammunition and munitions exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported ammunition and munitions worth $575.9 million (31.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 114 countries. Value rose 129% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 40% 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 | $575.9M | 31.1K t |
| 2023 | $251.0M | 25.2K t |
| 2022 | $218.2M | 27.9K t |
| 2021 | $208.8M | 24.8K t |
| 2020 | $96.4M | 18.6K t |
| 2019 | $96.8M | 16.2K t |
| 2018 | $80.6M | 18.9K t |
| 2017 | $54.2M | 14.5K t |
Where Turkey exports ammunition and munitions to
Most of it went to Slovakia (48%), Poland (14%), Romania (10%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+91% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $274.6M | 48% |
| Poland | $78.3M | 14% |
| Romania | $56.1M | 9.8% |
| United States | $51.8M | 9% |
| France | $17.9M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9.0M | 1.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $8.1M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $7.9M | 1.4% |
| Spain | $6.5M | 1.1% |
| Brazil | $5.8M | 1% |
Product types under HS 9306
| 9306.30 | Ammunition: cartridges and parts thereof n.e.c. in heading no. 9306 | 53% |
| 9306.90 | Ammunition: n.e.c. in chapter 93 | 35% |
| 9306.29 | Ammunition: parts of shotgun cartridges | 8.1% |
| 9306.21 | Ammunition: shotgun cartridges | 4.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9306.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.51 per kg, 55% below the world average of $40.83, 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.
Ammunition and munitions imports to Turkey
Imports of ammunition and munitions by Turkey reached $141.5 million in 2024 (6.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from South Korea (28%), Slovakia (15%), India (10%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $39.0M | 28% |
| Slovakia | $21.0M | 15% |
| India | $14.0M | 9.9% |
| Cyprus | $13.0M | 9.2% |
| Italy | $12.5M | 8.9% |
| United States | $12.1M | 8.6% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $10.3M | 7.3% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 3.5% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $3.0M | 2.1% |
| Romania | $2.1M | 1.5% |
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 9306: Bombs, grenades, torpedoes, mines, missiles and similar munitions of war and parts thereof; cartridges and other ammunition, projectiles and parts thereof, including shot and cartridge wads.
Common questions
What is the value of ammunition and munitions exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported ammunition and munitions worth $575.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 114 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 129% on 2023.
Which countries buy ammunition and munitions from Turkey?
Slovakia was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($274.6 million), followed by Poland (14%) and Romania (10%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 97 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 335% on the year.
What is the average export price of ammunition and munitions per kg?
The average declared export value was about $18.51 per kg in 2024, 55% below the world average of $40.83 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 ammunition and munitions from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $54.2 million in 2017 to $575.9 million in 2024, an increase of 962%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import ammunition and munitions?
Yes. Turkey imported $141.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from South Korea, Slovakia and India. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $434.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for ammunition and munitions?
The HS code for ammunition and munitions is heading 9306. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9306.30 (53% of the value) and 9306.90 (35%). It sits in HS chapter 93 (arms and ammunition; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9306 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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