Bicycle lights imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported bicycle lights worth $2.0 million (129 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 21% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $3.7 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 | $2.0M | 129 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 77 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 81 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 222 t |
| 2020 | $1.8M | 101 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 24 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 22 t |
| 2017 | $940K | 23 t |
Where Turkey imports bicycle lights from
China alone supplied 84% of it. Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.7M | 84% |
| France | $141K | 7% |
| Germany | $57K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $28K | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $23K | 1.1% |
| Romania | $17K | 0.8% |
| Taiwan | $16K | 0.8% |
| United States | $15K | 0.8% |
| India | $9K | 0.5% |
| Hungary | $9K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.72 per kg, 38% below the world average of $25.34, 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.
Bicycle lights exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $315 thousand of bicycle lights in 2024 (41 tonnes). Most of it went to Hungary (44%), Romania (21%), Germany (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+499% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $139K | 44% |
| Romania | $67K | 21% |
| Germany | $34K | 11% |
| Saudi Arabia | $27K | 8.6% |
| Netherlands | $18K | 5.6% |
| Lebanon | $4K | 1.4% |
| Egypt | $4K | 1.3% |
| Nigeria | $3K | 0.9% |
| Chile | $2K | 0.7% |
| Libya | $2K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bicycle lights imports (HS 8512.10): 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 8512.10: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on bicycles, excluding articles of heading no. 8539.
Common questions
What is the value of bicycle lights imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bicycle lights worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 129 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 21% on 2023.
Which countries supply bicycle lights to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 84% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by France (7%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 93%, out of 22 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 291% on the year.
What is the average import price of bicycle lights per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.72 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $25.34 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of bicycle lights to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $940 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 115%. The peak was 2021 at $3.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export bicycle lights?
Yes. Turkey exported $315 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Romania and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for bicycle lights?
The HS code for bicycle lights is subheading 8512.10. 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 8512 page.
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