Lighters imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $36.0 million of lighters in 2024 (5.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $36.0M | 5.0K t |
| 2023 | $39.2M | 5.5K t |
| 2022 | $31.7M | 4.0K t |
| 2021 | $29.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $30.5M | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $30.8M | 3.9K t |
| 2018 | $35.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $32.4M | 3.6K t |
Where Turkey imports lighters from
The largest suppliers were China (46%), Spain (11%), Bulgaria (7%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+36% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.5M | 46% |
| Spain | $4.1M | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $2.6M | 7.1% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 5.4% |
| Slovakia | $1.9M | 5.3% |
| United States | $1.5M | 4.2% |
| France | $1.5M | 4.2% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Romania | $790K | 2.2% |
Product types under HS 9613
| 9613.80 | Lighters: whether or not mechanical or electrical, n.e.c. in heading no. 9613 | 38% |
| 9613.20 | Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillable | 26% |
| 9613.90 | Lighters: parts for cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical, other than flints and wicks | 22% |
| 9613.10 | Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, non-refillable | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9613.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $7.16 per kg, close to the world average of $8.00.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lighters exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $10.2 million of lighters in 2024 (641 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Italy (16%), Germany (10%), Poland (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Albania grew fastest (+668% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $1.6M | 16% |
| Germany | $1.0M | 10% |
| Poland | $579K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $510K | 5% |
| Albania | $460K | 4.5% |
| Egypt | $458K | 4.5% |
| Uzbekistan | $436K | 4.3% |
| Georgia | $436K | 4.3% |
| Romania | $434K | 4.3% |
| Portugal | $383K | 3.8% |
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 9613: Cigarette lighters and other lighters, whether or not mechanical or electrical and parts thereof other than flints and wicks.
Common questions
What is the value of lighters imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lighters worth $36.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply lighters to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($16.5 million), followed by Spain (11%) and Bulgaria (7%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 64% on the year.
What is the average import price of lighters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $7.16 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $8.00 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 lighters to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $32.4 million in 2017 to $36.0 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2023 at $39.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export lighters?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Germany and Poland. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $25.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for lighters?
The HS code for lighters is heading 9613. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9613.80 (38% of the value) and 9613.20 (26%). 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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