Christmas light imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $5.0 million of christmas light in 2024 (641 tonnes). That is 30% 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 | $5.0M | 641 t |
| 2023 | $3.8M | 362 t |
| 2022 | $4.1M | 274 t |
| 2021 | $2.4M | 207 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 281 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 196 t |
| 2018 | $3.6M | 318 t |
| 2017 | $3.5M | 245 t |
Where Turkey imports christmas light from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 86% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.3M | 86% |
| Hungary | $369K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $135K | 2.7% |
| Ukraine | $98K | 2% |
| Bulgaria | $20K | 0.4% |
| South Africa | $13K | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 0.2% |
| Russia | $11K | 0.2% |
| Greece | $10K | 0.2% |
| Germany | $8K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.74 per kg, 27% below the world average of $10.60, 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.
Christmas light exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported christmas light worth $795 thousand (96 tonnes). Most of it went to Cyprus (21%), Croatia (13%), Greece (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Italy grew fastest (+406% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $168K | 21% |
| Croatia | $100K | 13% |
| Greece | $60K | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $39K | 4.9% |
| Iraq | $38K | 4.8% |
| Iran | $37K | 4.7% |
| Italy | $32K | 4.1% |
| Qatar | $26K | 3.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $26K | 3.2% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $24K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey christmas light imports (HS 9405.30): 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 9405.30: Lighting sets: of a kind used for Christmas trees.
Common questions
What is the value of christmas light imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported christmas light worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 641 tonnes. That ranks it 41st of 212 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply christmas light to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 86% of the value ($4.3 million), followed by Hungary (7%) and Italy (3%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 26 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 190% on the year.
What is the average import price of christmas light per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.74 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $10.60 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of christmas light to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.5 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export christmas light?
Yes. Turkey exported $795 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, Croatia and Greece. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for christmas light?
The HS code for christmas light is subheading 9405.30. It sits in HS chapter 94 (furniture; bedding, mattresses, mattress supports, cushions and similar stuffed furnishings; lamps and lighting fittings, n.e.c.; illuminated signs, illuminated name-plates and the like; prefabricated buildings). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9405 page.
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