Light aeroplanes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of light aeroplanes by Turkey reached $46.5 million in 2024 (80 tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 133 countries. That is 36% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 29% a year on average.
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 | $46.5M | 80 t |
| 2023 | $34.3M | 55 t |
| 2022 | $14.4M | 50 t |
| 2021 | $14.5M | 50 t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 37 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 14 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 14 t |
| 2017 | $7.9M | 37 t |
Where Turkey imports light aeroplanes from
Most of the value came from Pakistan (31%), Austria (27%), United States (16%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+743% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pakistan | $14.4M | 31% |
| Austria | $12.4M | 27% |
| United States | $7.4M | 16% |
| Italy | $3.6M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $2.9M | 6.3% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 3.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $766K | 1.6% |
| France | $595K | 1.3% |
| Iceland | $558K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $581.73 per kg, close to the world average of $489.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Light aeroplanes exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported light aeroplanes worth $253 thousand (2 tonnes). Brazil alone took 69% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Brazil | $174K | 69% |
| Togo | $34K | 13% |
| Georgia | $33K | 13% |
| Nigeria | $10K | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2K | 0.7% |
| Thailand | $1K | 0.3% |
| United States | $0K | 0.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey light aeroplanes imports (HS 8802.20): 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 8802.20: Aeroplanes and other aircraft: of an unladen weight not exceeding 2000kg.
Common questions
What is the value of light aeroplanes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported light aeroplanes worth $46.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 80 tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 133 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply light aeroplanes to Turkey?
Pakistan was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($14.4 million), followed by Austria (27%) and the United States (16%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 743% on the year.
What is the average import price of light aeroplanes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $581.73 per kg in 2024, 19% above the world average of $489.48 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of light aeroplanes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.9 million in 2017 to $46.5 million in 2024, an increase of 492%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export light aeroplanes?
Yes. Turkey exported $253 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Brazil, Togo and Georgia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $46.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for light aeroplanes?
The HS code for light aeroplanes is subheading 8802.20. It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8802 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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