Candle imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $8.1 million of candle in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). The value was almost unchanged 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 | $8.1M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $7.9M | 2.0K t |
| 2022 | $7.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $8.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2018 | $6.8M | 2.6K t |
| 2017 | $7.5M | 2.6K t |
Where Turkey imports candle from
Most of the value came from Poland (27%), China (26%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+453% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $2.2M | 27% |
| China | $2.1M | 26% |
| Germany | $642K | 7.9% |
| Spain | $601K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $482K | 6% |
| Vietnam | $339K | 4.2% |
| Romania | $321K | 4% |
| France | $258K | 3.2% |
| United States | $253K | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $157K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.82 per kg, close to the world average of $3.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Candle exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $7.8 million of candle in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to United States (28%), United Kingdom (15%), Belgium (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+105% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $2.2M | 28% |
| United Kingdom | $1.2M | 15% |
| Belgium | $647K | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $481K | 6.2% |
| Germany | $275K | 3.5% |
| Romania | $223K | 2.9% |
| France | $180K | 2.3% |
| Russia | $170K | 2.2% |
| Kuwait | $163K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $153K | 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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Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 3406: Candles, tapers and the like.
Common questions
What is the value of candle imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported candle worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 49th of 218 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply candle to Turkey?
Poland was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($2.2 million), followed by China (26%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 453% on the year.
What is the average import price of candle per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.82 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $3.48 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 candle to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.5 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2019 at $8.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export candle?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, the United Kingdom and Belgium. That compares with imports of $8.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for candle?
The HS code for candle is heading 3406. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 3406.00. It sits in HS chapter 34 (soap, organic surface-active agents; washing, lubricating, polishing or scouring preparations; artificial or prepared waxes, candles and similar articles, modelling pastes, dental waxes and dental preparations with a basis of plaster). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3406 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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