Memory chips imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $92.3 million of memory chips in 2024 (56 tonnes). Value rose 29% on 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 | $92.3M | 56 t |
| 2023 | $71.3M | 43 t |
| 2022 | $87.7M | 52 t |
| 2021 | $65.0M | 49 t |
| 2020 | $35.7M | 50 t |
| 2019 | $40.0M | 107 t |
| 2018 | $76.5M | 124 t |
| 2017 | $83.6M | 116 t |
Where Turkey imports memory chips from
One supplier dominates: South Korea accounted for 61% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+407% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $56.2M | 61% |
| China | $15.0M | 16% |
| Taiwan | $8.2M | 8.8% |
| Japan | $2.9M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $2.7M | 2.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.3M | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $812K | 0.9% |
| Thailand | $679K | 0.7% |
| Philippines | $652K | 0.7% |
| United States | $572K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1,644.66 per kg, 69% below the world average of $5,353.00, 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.
Memory chips exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported memory chips worth $2.6 million (8 tonnes). Most of it went to Indonesia (20%), Saudi Arabia (17%), India (13%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Indonesia | $527K | 20% |
| Saudi Arabia | $460K | 17% |
| India | $355K | 13% |
| Vietnam | $347K | 13% |
| Egypt | $277K | 11% |
| Hong Kong | $214K | 8.1% |
| Taiwan | $73K | 2.8% |
| Spain | $32K | 1.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $29K | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $29K | 1.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey memory chips imports (HS 8542.32): 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 8542.32: Electronic integrated circuits: memories.
Common questions
What is the value of memory chips imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported memory chips worth $92.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 56 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 198 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply memory chips to Turkey?
South Korea was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($56.2 million), followed by China (16%) and Taiwan (9%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 407% on the year.
What is the average import price of memory chips per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1,644.66 per kg in 2024, 69% below the world average of $5,353.00 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of memory chips to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $83.6 million in 2017 to $92.3 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $69.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export memory chips?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Indonesia, Saudi Arabia and India. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $89.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for memory chips?
The HS code for memory chips is subheading 8542.32. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8542 page.
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