Bowed string instruments imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.2 million of bowed string instruments in 2024 (121 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.2M | 121 t |
| 2023 | $1.7M | 101 t |
| 2022 | $1.7M | 101 t |
| 2021 | $958K | 56 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 75 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 80 t |
| 2018 | $1.5M | 88 t |
| 2017 | $1.4M | 79 t |
Where Turkey imports bowed string instruments from
China alone supplied 98% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+35% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.2M | 98% |
| Germany | $15K | 0.7% |
| France | $14K | 0.7% |
| Italy | $3K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0.1% |
| Romania | $2K | 0.1% |
| Egypt | $1K | 0.1% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| Hungary | $1K | 0% |
| Angola | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $18.13 per kg, 60% below the world average of $45.78, 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.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey bowed string instruments imports (HS 9202.10): 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 9202.10: Musical instruments: string, played with a bow (e.g. violins).
Common questions
What is the value of bowed string instruments imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported bowed string instruments worth $2.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 121 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 177 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply bowed string instruments to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by Germany (1%) and France (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 13 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 35% on the year.
What is the average import price of bowed string instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $18.13 per kg in 2024, 60% below the world average of $45.78 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of bowed string instruments to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.4 million in 2017 to $2.2 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for bowed string instruments?
The HS code for bowed string instruments is subheading 9202.10. It sits in HS chapter 92 (musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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