Computer imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of computer by Turkey reached $3.03 billion in 2024 (17.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% less 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 | $3.03B | 17.6K t |
| 2023 | $3.47B | 19.2K t |
| 2022 | $2.99B | 15.3K t |
| 2021 | $2.87B | 17.4K t |
| 2020 | $2.48B | 17.3K t |
| 2019 | $1.69B | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $1.68B | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $2.01B | 14.8K t |
Where Turkey imports computer from
China alone supplied 63% of it. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.92B | 63% |
| Vietnam | $264.2M | 8.7% |
| Czech Republic | $154.9M | 5.1% |
| Poland | $110.2M | 3.6% |
| United States | $84.9M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $62.2M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $46.4M | 1.5% |
| Mexico | $45.8M | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $45.3M | 1.5% |
| Thailand | $42.6M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8471
| 8471.30 | Automatic data processing machines: portable, weighing not more than 10kg, consisting of at least a central processing unit, a keyboard and a display | 51% |
| 8471.50 | Units of automatic data processing machines: processing units other than those of item no. 8471.41 or 8471.49, whether or not containing in the same… | 19% |
| 8471.70 | Units of automatic data processing machines: storage units | 12% |
| 8471.80 | Units of automatic data processing machines: n.e.c. in item no. 8471.50, 8471.60 or 8471.70 | 5.5% |
| 8471.60 | Units of automatic data processing machines: input or output units, whether or not containing storage units in the same housing | 4.9% |
| 8471.49 | Automatic data processing machines: presented in the form of systems, n.e.c. in item no. 8471.30 or 8471.41 | 3.5% |
| 8471.90 | Magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere… | 1.9% |
| 8471.41 | Automatic data processing machines: comprising in the same housing at least a central processing unit and an input and output unit, whether or not… | 1.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8471.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $172.24 per kg, 27% below the world average of $236.75, 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.
Computer exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported computer worth $170.5 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Netherlands (10%), United Arab Emirates (9%), Somalia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+365% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $17.1M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $15.8M | 9.3% |
| Somalia | $15.4M | 9% |
| Russia | $10.1M | 5.9% |
| Qatar | $9.0M | 5.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $8.1M | 4.8% |
| Iran | $7.8M | 4.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $7.6M | 4.4% |
| Cyprus | $6.8M | 4% |
| Germany | $6.1M | 3.6% |
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 8471: Automatic data processing machines and units thereof, magnetic or optical readers, machines for transcribing data onto data media in coded form and machines for processing such data, not elsewhere specified or included.
Common questions
What is the value of computer imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported computer worth $3.03 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 225 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply computer to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 63% of the value ($1.92 billion), followed by Vietnam (9%) and the Czech Republic (5%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 93 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 148% on the year.
What is the average import price of computer per kg?
The average declared import value was about $172.24 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $236.75 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 computer to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.01 billion in 2017 to $3.03 billion in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $3.47 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export computer?
Yes. Turkey exported $170.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates and Somalia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.86 billion a year.
What is the HS code for computer?
The HS code for computer is heading 8471. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8471.30 (51% of the value) and 8471.50 (19%). It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8471 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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