Breathing apparatus imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of breathing apparatus by Turkey reached $30.1 million in 2024 (279 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 14% from 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 | $30.1M | 279 t |
| 2023 | $35.0M | 298 t |
| 2022 | $30.9M | 297 t |
| 2021 | $18.3M | 239 t |
| 2020 | $14.3M | 247 t |
| 2019 | $15.4M | 189 t |
| 2018 | $16.0M | 301 t |
| 2017 | $20.5M | 328 t |
Where Turkey imports breathing apparatus from
The largest suppliers were Germany (24%), United States (24%), Czech Republic (9%). Among the main suppliers, Latvia grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $7.3M | 24% |
| United States | $7.2M | 24% |
| Czech Republic | $2.8M | 9.2% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.4M | 7.8% |
| Russia | $1.6M | 5.2% |
| France | $1.5M | 5.1% |
| China | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $682K | 2.3% |
| Latvia | $549K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $108.07 per kg, 61% above the world average of $67.12. 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.
Breathing apparatus exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported breathing apparatus worth $21.1 million (297 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Poland (30%), Russia (9%), Ukraine (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Belarus grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $6.4M | 31% |
| Russia | $2.0M | 9.4% |
| Ukraine | $1.6M | 7.7% |
| Belarus | $1.5M | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $1.4M | 6.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.1M | 5.1% |
| Iran | $903K | 4.3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $650K | 3.1% |
| India | $574K | 2.7% |
| United Kingdom | $412K | 2% |
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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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 9020: Breathing appliances and gas masks; excluding protective masks having neither mechanical parts nor replaceable filters and excluding apparatus of item no. 9019.20.
Common questions
What is the value of breathing apparatus imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported breathing apparatus worth $30.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 279 tonnes. That ranks it 17th of 218 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply breathing apparatus to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by the United States (24%) and the Czech Republic (9%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 50 supplier countries in total. Latvia grew fastest among the top ten, up 122% on the year.
What is the average import price of breathing apparatus per kg?
The average declared import value was about $108.07 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $67.12 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 imports of breathing apparatus to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.5 million in 2017 to $30.1 million in 2024, an increase of 47%. The peak was 2023 at $35.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export breathing apparatus?
Yes. Turkey exported $21.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, Russia and Ukraine. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for breathing apparatus?
The HS code for breathing apparatus is heading 9020. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9020.00. 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 9020 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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