Broadcasting transmission equipment imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of broadcasting transmission equipment by Turkey reached $6.2 million in 2024 (111 tonnes). Value rose 66% on 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 | $6.2M | 111 t |
| 2023 | $3.7M | 52 t |
| 2022 | $1.8M | 23 t |
| 2021 | $3.2M | 63 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 84 t |
| 2019 | $4.8M | 67 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 57 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 58 t |
Where Turkey imports broadcasting transmission equipment from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Canada (23%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+996% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 37% |
| Canada | $1.4M | 23% |
| Italy | $745K | 12% |
| France | $711K | 12% |
| United States | $405K | 6.6% |
| Poland | $149K | 2.4% |
| Singapore | $93K | 1.5% |
| Denmark | $78K | 1.3% |
| Lithuania | $54K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $51K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.53 per kg, 111% above the world average of $26.28. 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.
Broadcasting transmission equipment exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.6 million of broadcasting transmission equipment in 2024 (39 tonnes). Most of it went to Iran (42%), Belarus (16%), Kazakhstan (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $1.1M | 42% |
| Belarus | $415K | 16% |
| Kazakhstan | $320K | 12% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $237K | 8.9% |
| United States | $180K | 6.8% |
| Finland | $57K | 2.1% |
| Cyprus | $56K | 2.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $36K | 1.4% |
| Mauritania | $21K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $21K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey broadcasting transmission equipment imports (HS 8525.50): 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 8525.50: Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, not incorporating reception apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of broadcasting transmission equipment imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported broadcasting transmission equipment worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 111 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 214 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 66% on 2023.
Which countries supply broadcasting transmission equipment to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Canada (23%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 996% on the year.
What is the average import price of broadcasting transmission equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.53 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $26.28 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of broadcasting transmission equipment to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export broadcasting transmission equipment?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Belarus and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for broadcasting transmission equipment?
The HS code for broadcasting transmission equipment is subheading 8525.50. 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 8525 page.
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