Binoculars exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of binoculars by Turkey reached $5.6 million in 2024 (1 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 91% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 46% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $61.6 million.
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 | 1 t |
| 2023 | $61.6M | 36 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 6 t |
| 2021 | $57K | 1 t |
| 2020 | $123K | 13 t |
| 2019 | $1.1M | 3 t |
| 2018 | $1.0M | 5 t |
| 2017 | $391K | 2 t |
Where Turkey exports binoculars to
One buyer market dominates: India accounted for 97% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $5.4M | 97% |
| Malaysia | $63K | 1.1% |
| Kenya | $36K | 0.6% |
| United States | $30K | 0.5% |
| Georgia | $4K | 0.1% |
| Austria | $3K | 0% |
| Poland | $2K | 0% |
| Azerbaijan | $2K | 0% |
| Bulgaria | $2K | 0% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $3,997.57 per kg, 5399% above the world average of $72.70. 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.
Binoculars imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported binoculars worth $3.7 million (34 tonnes). One supplier dominates: China accounted for 68% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.6M | 69% |
| United States | $375K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $342K | 9.1% |
| Germany | $151K | 4% |
| Japan | $63K | 1.7% |
| Philippines | $39K | 1% |
| Hong Kong | $30K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $30K | 0.8% |
| Austria | $25K | 0.7% |
| Canada | $21K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey binoculars exports (HS 9005.10): 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 9005.10: Binoculars.
Common questions
What is the value of binoculars exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported binoculars worth $5.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 127 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 91% on 2023.
Which countries buy binoculars from Turkey?
India was the largest buyer with 97% of the value ($5.4 million), followed by Malaysia (1%) and Kenya (1%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 22 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 82% on the year.
What is the average export price of binoculars per kg?
The average declared export value was about $3,997.57 per kg in 2024, 5399% above the world average of $72.70 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of binoculars from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $391 thousand in 2017 to $5.6 million in 2024. The peak was 2023 at $61.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import binoculars?
Yes. Turkey imported $3.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $1.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for binoculars?
The HS code for binoculars is subheading 9005.10. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9005 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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