Base stations imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of base stations by Turkey reached $6.9 million in 2024 (105 tonnes). That is 76% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $28.7 million.
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 | $6.9M | 105 t |
| 2023 | $28.7M | 146 t |
| 2022 | $9.1M | 48 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 48 t |
| 2020 | $4.8M | 20 t |
| 2019 | $6.6M | 35 t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 76 t |
| 2017 | $26.9M | 311 t |
Where Turkey imports base stations from
China alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 62% |
| France | $693K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $321K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $227K | 3.3% |
| Sweden | $203K | 2.9% |
| United States | $192K | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $144K | 2.1% |
| Philippines | $117K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $85K | 1.2% |
| Czech Republic | $76K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $65.98 per kg, 27% below the world average of $90.45, 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.
Base stations exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.5 million of base stations in 2024 (35 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Hong Kong (24%), Uzbekistan (24%), Kazakhstan (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $597K | 24% |
| Uzbekistan | $589K | 24% |
| Kazakhstan | $399K | 16% |
| Pakistan | $333K | 13% |
| Germany | $153K | 6.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $59K | 2.4% |
| Belarus | $56K | 2.3% |
| Tanzania | $53K | 2.2% |
| Sudan | $42K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $37K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey base stations imports (HS 8517.61): 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 8517.61: Base stations.
Common questions
What is the value of base stations imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported base stations worth $6.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 105 tonnes. That ranks it 89th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 76% on 2023.
Which countries supply base stations to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by France (10%) and the Netherlands (5%). The top three together account for 76%, out of 40 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 789% on the year.
What is the average import price of base stations per kg?
The average declared import value was about $65.98 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $90.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of base stations to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $26.9 million in 2017 to $6.9 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2023 at $28.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $12.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export base stations?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hong Kong, Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for base stations?
The HS code for base stations is subheading 8517.61. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8517 page.
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