Lasers imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lasers by Turkey reached $170.9 million in 2024 (529 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 14% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $448.3 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 | $170.9M | 529 t |
| 2023 | $149.7M | 689 t |
| 2022 | $154.9M | 589 t |
| 2021 | $231.4M | 877 t |
| 2020 | $224.4M | 907 t |
| 2019 | $360.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $423.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $448.3M | 3.2K t |
Where Turkey imports lasers from
Most of the value came from Canada (43%), Germany (20%), China (18%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+702% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $74.3M | 44% |
| Germany | $34.1M | 20% |
| China | $29.9M | 18% |
| United States | $13.8M | 8.1% |
| South Africa | $5.3M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 1.5% |
| Finland | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 0.8% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 0.6% |
| France | $808K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 9013
| 9013.80 | Optical devices, appliances and instruments: n.e.c. in heading no. 9013 (including liquid crystal devices) | 55% |
| 9013.20 | Lasers: other than laser diodes | 23% |
| 9013.10 | Optical appliances and instruments: telescopic sights for fitting to arms: periscopes: telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances… | 16% |
| 9013.90 | Optical appliances and instruments: parts and accessories for articles of heading no. 9013 | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9013.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $322.81 per kg, 37% above the world average of $236.30. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lasers exports from Turkey
Exports of lasers by Turkey reached $44.5 million in 2024 (64 tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Azerbaijan accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $24.8M | 56% |
| Ukraine | $9.3M | 21% |
| India | $2.0M | 4.5% |
| United States | $1.4M | 3.3% |
| Mexico | $770K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $647K | 1.5% |
| Luxembourg | $626K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $560K | 1.3% |
| Canada | $509K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $338K | 0.8% |
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 9013: Lasers, other than laser diodes; other optical appliances and instruments n.e.c. in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of lasers imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lasers worth $170.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 529 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply lasers to Turkey?
Canada was the largest supplier with 43% of the value ($74.3 million), followed by Germany (20%) and China (18%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 702% on the year.
What is the average import price of lasers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $322.81 per kg in 2024, 37% above the world average of $236.30 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 lasers to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $448.3 million in 2017 to $170.9 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2017 at $448.3 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export lasers?
Yes. Turkey exported $44.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, Ukraine and India. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $126.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for lasers?
The HS code for lasers is heading 9013. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9013.80 (55% of the value) and 9013.20 (23%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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