Motor vehicle lights exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of motor vehicle lights by Turkey reached $323.6 million in 2024 (14.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $323.6M | 14.5K t |
| 2023 | $281.1M | 12.6K t |
| 2022 | $239.1M | 12.2K t |
| 2021 | $219.9M | 11.5K t |
| 2020 | $207.0M | 10.6K t |
| 2019 | $211.2M | 11.9K t |
| 2018 | $214.8M | 11.3K t |
| 2017 | $194.2M | 11.4K t |
Where Turkey exports motor vehicle lights to
The largest buyer markets were Germany (18%), Italy (10%), United States (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Romania grew fastest (+368% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $59.2M | 18% |
| Italy | $33.6M | 10% |
| United States | $30.6M | 9.5% |
| Czech Republic | $19.3M | 6% |
| Spain | $18.9M | 5.8% |
| Slovakia | $18.7M | 5.8% |
| Slovenia | $15.9M | 4.9% |
| France | $15.5M | 4.8% |
| Romania | $14.0M | 4.3% |
| Belgium | $11.0M | 3.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.37 per kg, 29% below the world average of $31.51, 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.
Motor vehicle lights imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $285.8 million of motor vehicle lights in 2024 (13.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from China (25%), South Korea (9%), India (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 43%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+73% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $72.6M | 25% |
| South Korea | $25.7M | 9% |
| India | $24.7M | 8.7% |
| Romania | $23.0M | 8% |
| Czech Republic | $21.1M | 7.4% |
| Spain | $19.0M | 6.6% |
| Taiwan | $16.4M | 5.7% |
| Germany | $11.6M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $9.6M | 3.4% |
| Poland | $8.2M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey motor vehicle lights exports (HS 8512.20): 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 8512.20: Lighting or visual signalling equipment: electrical, of a kind used on motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of motor vehicle lights exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported motor vehicle lights worth $323.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 14.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy motor vehicle lights from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($59.2 million), followed by Italy (10%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 38%, out of 156 buyer countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 368% on the year.
What is the average export price of motor vehicle lights per kg?
The average declared export value was about $22.37 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $31.51 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of motor vehicle lights from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $194.2 million in 2017 to $323.6 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $236.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also import motor vehicle lights?
Yes. Turkey imported $285.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, South Korea and India. That compares with exports of $323.6 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for motor vehicle lights?
The HS code for motor vehicle lights is subheading 8512.20. 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 8512 page.
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