Camera objective lenses imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of camera objective lenses by Turkey reached $27.2 million in 2024 (73 tonnes). That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $27.2M | 73 t |
| 2023 | $27.9M | 75 t |
| 2022 | $20.7M | 56 t |
| 2021 | $20.7M | 48 t |
| 2020 | $19.0M | 36 t |
| 2019 | $12.9M | 40 t |
| 2018 | $14.9M | 36 t |
| 2017 | $21.2M | 55 t |
Where Turkey imports camera objective lenses from
Most of the value came from Japan (27%), China (21%), Germany (10%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $7.3M | 27% |
| China | $5.8M | 21% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 11% |
| Slovakia | $2.4M | 9% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 9% |
| Philippines | $2.3M | 8.6% |
| Israel | $522K | 1.9% |
| Vietnam | $429K | 1.6% |
| Taiwan | $387K | 1.4% |
| Canada | $382K | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $374.23 per kg, 36% below the world average of $583.65, 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.
Camera objective lenses exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.8 million of camera objective lenses in 2024 (6 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (34%), United States (18%), Nigeria (8%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $957K | 34% |
| United States | $506K | 18% |
| Nigeria | $235K | 8.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $220K | 7.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $202K | 7.1% |
| Iraq | $112K | 4% |
| Uzbekistan | $85K | 3% |
| Belarus | $65K | 2.3% |
| Georgia | $48K | 1.7% |
| Israel | $42K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey camera objective lenses imports (HS 9002.11): 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 9002.11: Lenses: objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding glass not optically worked).
Common questions
What is the value of camera objective lenses imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported camera objective lenses worth $27.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 73 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 200 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply camera objective lenses to Turkey?
Japan was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($7.3 million), followed by China (21%) and Germany (10%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 189% on the year.
What is the average import price of camera objective lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $374.23 per kg in 2024, 36% below the world average of $583.65 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of camera objective lenses to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.2 million in 2017 to $27.2 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. The peak was 2023 at $27.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export camera objective lenses?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, the United States and Nigeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $24.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for camera objective lenses?
The HS code for camera objective lenses is subheading 9002.11. 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 9002 page.
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