Communication apparatus (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $55.1 million of communication apparatus (other) in 2024 (420 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. 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 | $55.1M | 420 t |
| 2023 | $55.5M | 413 t |
| 2022 | $41.9M | 343 t |
| 2021 | $41.7M | 351 t |
| 2020 | $49.6M | 435 t |
| 2019 | $38.0M | 316 t |
| 2018 | $47.0M | 406 t |
| 2017 | $52.1M | 452 t |
Where Turkey imports communication apparatus (other) from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Malaysia (9%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+352% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $20.3M | 37% |
| Malaysia | $4.9M | 8.9% |
| United States | $4.1M | 7.5% |
| Japan | $3.3M | 6.1% |
| Norway | $2.9M | 5.2% |
| France | $2.9M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 3.5% |
| Poland | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| Canada | $1.7M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $131.37 per kg, close to the world average of $114.21.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Communication apparatus (other) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported communication apparatus (other) worth $43.9 million (123 tonnes). Most of it went to Pakistan (28%), Azerbaijan (21%), Niger (9%). Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $12.3M | 28% |
| Azerbaijan | $9.1M | 21% |
| Niger | $3.9M | 8.9% |
| Chile | $3.2M | 7.3% |
| Qatar | $2.8M | 6.4% |
| Oman | $2.5M | 5.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.2M | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 2.9% |
| Sudan | $864K | 2% |
| China | $576K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey communication apparatus (other) imports (HS 8517.69): 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 8517.69: Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), n.e.c. in item no. 8517.6.
Common questions
What is the value of communication apparatus (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported communication apparatus (other) worth $55.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 420 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply communication apparatus (other) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($20.3 million), followed by Malaysia (9%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 64 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of communication apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $131.37 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $114.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of communication apparatus (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $52.1 million in 2017 to $55.1 million in 2024, an increase of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $55.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $47.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export communication apparatus (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $43.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Pakistan, Azerbaijan and Niger. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $11.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for communication apparatus (other)?
The HS code for communication apparatus (other) is subheading 8517.69. 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 8517 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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