Lighter imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported lighter worth $5.3 million (817 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $7.4 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 | $5.3M | 817 t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 906 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 606 t |
| 2021 | $2.5M | 285 t |
| 2020 | $4.4M | 508 t |
| 2019 | $2.9M | 412 t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 463 t |
| 2017 | $4.0M | 593 t |
Where Turkey imports lighter from
Most of the value came from Slovakia (35%), Netherlands (34%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+98% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $1.8M | 35% |
| Netherlands | $1.8M | 34% |
| France | $633K | 12% |
| Spain | $589K | 11% |
| India | $214K | 4.1% |
| Lebanon | $144K | 2.7% |
| China | $70K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $2K | 0% |
| Japan | $0K | 0% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.45 per kg, 24% below the world average of $8.52, 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.
Lighter exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported lighter worth $1.0 million (70 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Serbia (33%), Romania (29%), Lithuania (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Georgia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Serbia | $339K | 33% |
| Romania | $300K | 29% |
| Lithuania | $128K | 13% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $97K | 9.5% |
| Georgia | $70K | 6.8% |
| Cyprus | $50K | 4.9% |
| Turkmenistan | $15K | 1.5% |
| France | $8K | 0.8% |
| Senegal | $7K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey lighter imports (HS 9613.10): 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 9613.10: Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable.
Common questions
What is the value of lighter imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lighter worth $5.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 817 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighter to Turkey?
Slovakia was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the Netherlands (34%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 98% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.45 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $8.52 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lighter to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.0 million in 2017 to $5.3 million in 2024, an increase of 32%. The peak was 2023 at $7.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $4.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export lighter?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Serbia, Romania and Lithuania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighter?
The HS code for lighter is subheading 9613.10. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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