Data readers and transcription machines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported data readers and transcription machines worth $57.7 million (435 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 7% 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 | $57.7M | 435 t |
| 2023 | $61.8M | 579 t |
| 2022 | $46.0M | 309 t |
| 2021 | $44.3M | 339 t |
| 2020 | $44.9M | 336 t |
| 2019 | $41.4M | 277 t |
| 2018 | $57.2M | 366 t |
| 2017 | $48.2M | 381 t |
Where Turkey imports data readers and transcription machines from
Most of the value came from China (46%), Germany (13%), Japan (5%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+963% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.7M | 46% |
| Germany | $7.4M | 13% |
| Japan | $2.6M | 4.6% |
| Mexico | $2.4M | 4.2% |
| France | $1.9M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 3.2% |
| United States | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $1.6M | 2.8% |
| Indonesia | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Taiwan | $1.0M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $132.83 per kg, close to the world average of $152.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Data readers and transcription machines exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $10.7 million of data readers and transcription machines in 2024 (122 tonnes). Most of it went to Kazakhstan (22%), Saudi Arabia (20%), Belarus (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Bangladesh grew fastest (+308% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $2.3M | 22% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 20% |
| Belarus | $632K | 5.9% |
| Georgia | $589K | 5.5% |
| Germany | $573K | 5.4% |
| Bangladesh | $510K | 4.8% |
| United States | $414K | 3.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $328K | 3.1% |
| Cyprus | $295K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $202K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey data readers and transcription machines imports (HS 8471.90): 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 8471.90: 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 data readers and transcription machines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported data readers and transcription machines worth $57.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 435 tonnes. That ranks it 33rd of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply data readers and transcription machines to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($26.7 million), followed by Germany (13%) and Japan (5%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 963% on the year.
What is the average import price of data readers and transcription machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $132.83 per kg in 2024, 13% below the world average of $152.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of data readers and transcription machines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $48.2 million in 2017 to $57.7 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $61.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $50.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export data readers and transcription machines?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia and Belarus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $47.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for data readers and transcription machines?
The HS code for data readers and transcription machines is subheading 8471.90. 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.
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