Binoculars and telescopes exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported binoculars and telescopes worth $22.5 million (27 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 67% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $68.6 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 | $22.5M | 27 t |
| 2023 | $68.6M | 48 t |
| 2022 | $4.7M | 15 t |
| 2021 | $506K | 19 t |
| 2020 | $489K | 37 t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 21 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 46 t |
| 2017 | $50.1M | 45 t |
Where Turkey exports binoculars and telescopes to
Most of it went to India (48%), Azerbaijan (32%), Mexico (16%). Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $10.8M | 48% |
| Azerbaijan | $7.2M | 32% |
| Mexico | $3.5M | 16% |
| Sweden | $250K | 1.1% |
| Luxembourg | $198K | 0.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $179K | 0.8% |
| Malaysia | $80K | 0.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $52K | 0.2% |
| Kenya | $36K | 0.2% |
| United States | $35K | 0.2% |
Product types under HS 9005
| 9005.80 | Monoculars: other optical telescopes and astronomical instruments, excluding instruments for radio-astronomy | 74% |
| 9005.10 | Binoculars | 25% |
| 9005.90 | Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, astronomical instruments (excluding those of radio-astronomy): parts and accessories (including… | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9005.
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $843.33 per kg, 1054% above the world average of $73.08. 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 and telescopes imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $6.5 million of binoculars and telescopes in 2024 (88 tonnes). China alone supplied 69% of it. Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+433% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.5M | 69% |
| United States | $521K | 8% |
| United Kingdom | $478K | 7.4% |
| Germany | $218K | 3.4% |
| Austria | $183K | 2.8% |
| Canada | $147K | 2.3% |
| Bulgaria | $82K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $64K | 1% |
| Philippines | $41K | 0.6% |
| Mexico | $41K | 0.6% |
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 9005: Binoculars, monoculars, other optical telescopes, mountings therefore; other astronomical instruments, mountings therefore, but not including instruments for radio-astronomy.
Common questions
What is the value of binoculars and telescopes exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported binoculars and telescopes worth $22.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 143 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 67% on 2023.
Which countries buy binoculars and telescopes from Turkey?
India was the largest buyer with 48% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by Azerbaijan (32%) and Mexico (16%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 62 buyer countries in total. Saudi Arabia grew fastest among the top ten, up 736% on the year.
What is the average export price of binoculars and telescopes per kg?
The average declared export value was about $843.33 per kg in 2024, 1054% above the world average of $73.08 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 binoculars and telescopes from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $50.1 million in 2017 to $22.5 million in 2024, a fall of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $68.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import binoculars and telescopes?
Yes. Turkey imported $6.5 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 $16.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for binoculars and telescopes?
The HS code for binoculars and telescopes is heading 9005. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9005.80 (73% of the value) and 9005.10 (25%). 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?
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