Life-jackets imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of life-jackets by Turkey reached $2.8 million in 2024 (67 tonnes). Value fell 52% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $7.6 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 | $2.8M | 67 t |
| 2023 | $5.7M | 116 t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 102 t |
| 2021 | $3.0M | 47 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 39 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 134 t |
| 2018 | $2.5M | 102 t |
| 2017 | $2.2M | 131 t |
Where Turkey imports life-jackets from
The largest suppliers were United States (21%), China (18%), Spain (12%). Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $596K | 22% |
| China | $501K | 18% |
| Spain | $323K | 12% |
| France | $230K | 8.3% |
| Italy | $201K | 7.2% |
| Greece | $157K | 5.7% |
| United Kingdom | $141K | 5.1% |
| Thailand | $129K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $93K | 3.4% |
| Romania | $77K | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.62 per kg, 97% above the world average of $21.17. 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.
Life-jackets exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $1.9 million of life-jackets in 2024 (145 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were France (19%), Azerbaijan (10%), United Arab Emirates (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest (+999% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $365K | 19% |
| Azerbaijan | $185K | 9.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $167K | 8.7% |
| Libya | $77K | 4% |
| Serbia | $64K | 3.3% |
| Turkmenistan | $59K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $52K | 2.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $51K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $50K | 2.6% |
| Georgia | $50K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey life-jackets imports (HS 6307.20): 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 6307.20: Life-jackets and life-belts.
Common questions
What is the value of life-jackets imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported life-jackets worth $2.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 67 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 217 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply life-jackets to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($596 thousand), followed by China (18%) and Spain (12%). The top three together account for 51%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of life-jackets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.62 per kg in 2024, 97% above the world average of $21.17 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of life-jackets to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.2 million in 2017 to $2.8 million in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $7.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export life-jackets?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Azerbaijan and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $856 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for life-jackets?
The HS code for life-jackets is subheading 6307.20. It sits in HS chapter 63 (textiles, made up articles; sets; worn clothing and worn textile articles; rags). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6307 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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