Flight training simulators imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $6.2 million of flight training simulators in 2024 (24 tonnes). That is 42% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $90.4 million.
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 | $6.2M | 24 t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 56 t |
| 2022 | $17.6M | 31 t |
| 2021 | $3.7M | 16 t |
| 2020 | $8.9M | 71 t |
| 2019 | $90.4M | 269 t |
| 2018 | $42.6M | 104 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 40 t |
Where Turkey imports flight training simulators from
Most of the value came from Canada (25%), France (20%), Austria (16%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+737% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $1.5M | 25% |
| France | $1.2M | 20% |
| Austria | $964K | 16% |
| United States | $880K | 14% |
| Poland | $724K | 12% |
| United Kingdom | $401K | 6.5% |
| Netherlands | $121K | 2% |
| New Zealand | $75K | 1.2% |
| China | $68K | 1.1% |
| Iceland | $59K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $256.55 per kg, close to the world average of $316.19.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Flight training simulators exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported flight training simulators worth $2.0 million (20 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Indonesia (30%), United States (23%), France (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+171% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $592K | 30% |
| United States | $465K | 23% |
| France | $293K | 15% |
| Uzbekistan | $262K | 13% |
| Kazakhstan | $215K | 11% |
| China | $56K | 2.8% |
| Thailand | $52K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $10K | 0.5% |
| United Kingdom | $10K | 0.5% |
| Netherlands | $8K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey flight training simulators imports (HS 8805.29): 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 8805.29: Ground flying trainers and parts thereof: other than air combat simulators and parts thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of flight training simulators imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported flight training simulators worth $6.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 24 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 135 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 42% on 2023.
Which countries supply flight training simulators to Turkey?
Canada was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by France (20%) and Austria (16%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 737% on the year.
What is the average import price of flight training simulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $256.55 per kg in 2024, 19% below the world average of $316.19 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of flight training simulators to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $6.2 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2019 at $90.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export flight training simulators?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, the United States and France. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for flight training simulators?
The HS code for flight training simulators is subheading 8805.29. It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8805 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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