Mobile phones imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of mobile phones by Turkey reached $3.49 billion in 2024 (27.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 6% 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 | $3.49B | 27.9K t |
| 2023 | $3.28B | 34.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.89B | 14.5K t |
| 2021 | $1.59B | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $1.93B | 3.9K t |
| 2019 | $1.94B | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $2.12B | 3.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.74B | 4.4K t |
Where Turkey imports mobile phones from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 75% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.62B | 75% |
| India | $342.7M | 9.8% |
| Vietnam | $341.7M | 9.8% |
| Hong Kong | $66.1M | 1.9% |
| Indonesia | $52.0M | 1.5% |
| Egypt | $36.8M | 1.1% |
| Taiwan | $18.0M | 0.5% |
| Japan | $4.0M | 0.1% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 0.1% |
| South Korea | $2.1M | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $125.06 per kg, 61% below the world average of $321.06, 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.
Mobile phones exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $25.7 million of mobile phones in 2024 (161 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (45%), Egypt (13%), United Arab Emirates (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $11.6M | 45% |
| Egypt | $3.3M | 13% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 9.8% |
| China | $1.9M | 7.4% |
| France | $1.6M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $974K | 3.8% |
| Hong Kong | $869K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $305K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $266K | 1% |
| Slovakia | $251K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey mobile phones imports (HS 8517.12): 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 8517.12: Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks.
Common questions
What is the value of mobile phones imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported mobile phones worth $3.49 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 27.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply mobile phones to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 75% of the value ($2.62 billion), followed by India (10%) and Vietnam (10%). The top three together account for 95%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% on the year.
What is the average import price of mobile phones per kg?
The average declared import value was about $125.06 per kg in 2024, 61% below the world average of $321.06 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of mobile phones to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.74 billion in 2017 to $3.49 billion in 2024, an increase of 27%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $2.37 billion a year.
Does Turkey also export mobile phones?
Yes. Turkey exported $25.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, Egypt and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.47 billion a year.
What is the HS code for mobile phones?
The HS code for mobile phones is subheading 8517.12. 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 8517 page.
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