Collector items exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported collector items worth $9.4 million (32 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $9.4M | 32 t |
| 2023 | $10.0M | 158 t |
| 2022 | $8.2M | 17 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 20 t |
| 2020 | $5.8M | 14 t |
| 2019 | $3.8M | 57 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 23 t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 80 t |
Where Turkey exports collector items to
The largest buyer markets were Switzerland (46%), United States (30%), Japan (9%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $4.4M | 47% |
| United States | $2.9M | 30% |
| Japan | $813K | 8.6% |
| United Kingdom | $517K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $155K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $116K | 1.2% |
| Australia | $115K | 1.2% |
| Qatar | $114K | 1.2% |
| Bulgaria | $70K | 0.7% |
| France | $69K | 0.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $298.77 per kg, 476% above the world average of $51.86. 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.
Collector items imports to Turkey
Imports of collector items by Turkey reached $1.7 million in 2024 (612 tonnes). Most of the value came from United States (28%), Germany (23%), France (20%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $470K | 28% |
| Germany | $396K | 23% |
| France | $332K | 20% |
| Switzerland | $277K | 16% |
| Sweden | $43K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $38K | 2.2% |
| South Africa | $34K | 2% |
| China | $32K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $26K | 1.6% |
| Japan | $13K | 0.8% |
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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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 9705: Collections and collectors' pieces; of archaeological, ethnographic, historical, zoological, botanical, mineralogical, anatomical, palaeontological or numismatic interest.
Common questions
What is the value of collector items exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported collector items worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 32 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 210 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy collector items from Turkey?
Switzerland was the largest buyer with 46% of the value ($4.4 million), followed by the United States (30%) and Japan (9%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 47 buyer countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 38% on the year.
What is the average export price of collector items per kg?
The average declared export value was about $298.77 per kg in 2024, 476% above the world average of $51.86 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 exports of collector items from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. The peak was 2023 at $10.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import collector items?
Yes. Turkey imported $1.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from the United States, Germany and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $7.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for collector items?
The HS code for collector items is heading 9705. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9705.00. It sits in HS chapter 97 (works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9705 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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