Electric signalling apparatus (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported electric signalling apparatus (other) worth $32.1 million (476 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% 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
Hover or tap a year for detail.
Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $32.1M | 476 t |
| 2023 | $37.3M | 469 t |
| 2022 | $25.2M | 503 t |
| 2021 | $19.9M | 414 t |
| 2020 | $19.4M | 386 t |
| 2019 | $19.0M | 347 t |
| 2018 | $37.6M | 459 t |
| 2017 | $18.9M | 516 t |
Where Turkey imports electric signalling apparatus (other) from
Most of the value came from China (44%), United States (13%), Germany (13%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.1M | 44% |
| United States | $4.2M | 13% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 13% |
| France | $1.7M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.3M | 4.1% |
| Romania | $804K | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $620K | 1.9% |
| Hungary | $588K | 1.8% |
| Italy | $508K | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $491K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $67.48 per kg, 25% below the world average of $90.29, 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.
Electric signalling apparatus (other) exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $12.1 million of electric signalling apparatus (other) in 2024 (422 tonnes). Most of it went to United Kingdom (18%), Iraq (7%), Czech Republic (4%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $2.2M | 18% |
| Iraq | $854K | 7% |
| Czech Republic | $542K | 4.5% |
| Romania | $530K | 4.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $504K | 4.2% |
| United States | $495K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $483K | 4% |
| Azerbaijan | $448K | 3.7% |
| Russia | $337K | 2.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $320K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey electric signalling apparatus (other) imports (HS 8531.80): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
Shipment records are in the platform
Tell us what you trade and we will show you the latest records on a live call.
Direct customs feed: shipment-level records from the official customs source.
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 8531.80: Signalling apparatus: electric, sound or visual, apparatus n.e.c. in heading no. 8531, excluding those of heading no. 8512 or 8530.
Common questions
What is the value of electric signalling apparatus (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported electric signalling apparatus (other) worth $32.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 476 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric signalling apparatus (other) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($14.1 million), followed by the United States (13%) and Germany (13%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 59 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric signalling apparatus (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $67.48 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $90.29 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electric signalling apparatus (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.9 million in 2017 to $32.1 million in 2024, an increase of 70%. The peak was 2018 at $37.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $26.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export electric signalling apparatus (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United Kingdom, Iraq and the Czech Republic. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $20.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other)?
The HS code for electric signalling apparatus (other) is subheading 8531.80. 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 8531 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
EximDataX has a direct customs feed for Turkey, so the importers and exporters behind these totals are visible by name, shipment by shipment. Ask for a live look at your product.
See what your buyers are buying.Then decide.
Everything we show you comes from official customs filings — records, not claims. 30 minutes. Your shipment. Your HS code. Real platform. If you don’t see something new about your market by the end of the call, we walk away. No follow-ups.