Electric lighter imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric lighter by Turkey reached $13.6 million in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 209 countries for imports of this product. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $13.6M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $12.4M | 821 t |
| 2021 | $13.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $10.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $9.1M | 870 t |
| 2018 | $9.9M | 755 t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 998 t |
Where Turkey imports electric lighter from
The largest suppliers were China (49%), United States (11%), Bulgaria (9%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $6.7M | 49% |
| United States | $1.5M | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 9% |
| Romania | $365K | 2.7% |
| Hong Kong | $347K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $249K | 1.8% |
| Austria | $226K | 1.7% |
| Belarus | $170K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.20 per kg, close to the world average of $8.56.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric lighter exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $7.2 million of electric lighter in 2024 (421 tonnes). It ranks 10th of 127 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Italy (23%), Poland (8%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Albania grew fastest (+786% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 23% |
| Poland | $576K | 8% |
| Germany | $510K | 7.1% |
| Spain | $459K | 6.4% |
| Albania | $454K | 6.4% |
| Portugal | $383K | 5.4% |
| Egypt | $341K | 4.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $298K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $283K | 4% |
| Russia | $278K | 3.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey electric lighter imports (HS 9613.80): 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 9613.80: Lighters: whether or not mechanical or electrical, n.e.c. in heading no. 9613.
Common questions
What is the value of electric lighter imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported electric lighter worth $13.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 209 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric lighter to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by the United States (11%) and Bulgaria (9%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric lighter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.20 per kg in 2024, 7% above the world average of $8.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric lighter to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $13.6 million in 2024, an increase of 30%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $11.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export electric lighter?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Poland and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric lighter?
The HS code for electric lighter is subheading 9613.80. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
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