Microphone imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $408.7 million of microphone in 2024 (17.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 22% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% 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 | $408.7M | 17.7K t |
| 2023 | $335.4M | 15.3K t |
| 2022 | $233.9M | 10.5K t |
| 2021 | $220.9M | 13.0K t |
| 2020 | $215.5M | 14.6K t |
| 2019 | $183.7M | 8.0K t |
| 2018 | $190.2M | 9.4K t |
| 2017 | $197.0M | 7.9K t |
Where Turkey imports microphone from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 58% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+152% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $237.6M | 58% |
| Vietnam | $53.0M | 13% |
| Germany | $25.3M | 6.2% |
| Hungary | $15.2M | 3.7% |
| Italy | $10.7M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $7.4M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $6.9M | 1.7% |
| France | $6.5M | 1.6% |
| United States | $5.4M | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $3.9M | 1% |
Product types under HS 8518
| 8518.30 | Headphones and earphones, whether or not combined with a microphone, and sets consisting of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers | 40% |
| 8518.29 | Loudspeakers: not mounted in their enclosures | 16% |
| 8518.22 | Loudspeakers: multiple, mounted in the same enclosure | 15% |
| 8518.21 | Loudspeakers: single, mounted in their enclosures | 10% |
| 8518.40 | Amplifiers: audio-frequency electric | 8.3% |
| 8518.10 | Microphones and stands therefor | 6.1% |
| 8518.90 | Microphones, headphones, earphones, amplifier equipment: parts of the equipment of heading no. 8518 | 3.2% |
| 8518.50 | Amplifier sets: electric sound | 1.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8518.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $23.04 per kg, 37% below the world average of $36.80, 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.
Microphone exports from Turkey
Exports of microphone by Turkey reached $28.6 million in 2024 (622 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (18%), Kazakhstan (10%), Kyrgyzstan (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+239% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $5.1M | 18% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.8M | 9.7% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $2.6M | 9% |
| Belarus | $2.5M | 8.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.2M | 4% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 3.7% |
| Cyprus | $833K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $833K | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8518: Microphones and their stands; loudspeakers, mounted or not in their enclosures; headphones and earphones, combined or not with a microphone, and sets of a microphone and one or more loudspeakers; audio-frequency and electric sound amplifiers and sets.
Common questions
What is the value of microphone imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported microphone worth $408.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply microphone to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 58% of the value ($237.6 million), followed by Vietnam (13%) and Germany (6%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 75 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 152% on the year.
What is the average import price of microphone per kg?
The average declared import value was about $23.04 per kg in 2024, 37% below the world average of $36.80 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 microphone to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $197.0 million in 2017 to $408.7 million in 2024, an increase of 107%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export microphone?
Yes. Turkey exported $28.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $380.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for microphone?
The HS code for microphone is heading 8518. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8518.30 (40% of the value) and 8518.29 (16%). 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 8518 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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