Name plates exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of name plates by Turkey reached $12.6 million in 2024 (801 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value rose 9% 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 | $12.6M | 801 t |
| 2023 | $11.6M | 707 t |
| 2022 | $10.3M | 778 t |
| 2021 | $10.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $9.7M | 863 t |
| 2019 | $11.5M | 825 t |
| 2018 | $15.4M | 767 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 610 t |
Where Turkey exports name plates to
Most of it went to Germany (14%), United States (14%), Netherlands (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 34%. Among the main buyer markets, Kuwait grew fastest (+269% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.8M | 14% |
| United States | $1.8M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $698K | 5.5% |
| Kuwait | $628K | 5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $491K | 3.9% |
| Bulgaria | $480K | 3.8% |
| Georgia | $474K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $444K | 3.5% |
| Spain | $400K | 3.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $371K | 2.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.77 per kg, close to the world average of $18.29.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Name plates imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $10.0 million of name plates in 2024 (470 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (22%), China (22%), South Korea (8%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+382% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.2M | 23% |
| China | $2.2M | 22% |
| South Korea | $751K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $726K | 7.3% |
| Japan | $673K | 6.8% |
| Czech Republic | $605K | 6.1% |
| United States | $602K | 6% |
| France | $446K | 4.5% |
| Vietnam | $377K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $318K | 3.2% |
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 8310: Sign plates, name plates, address plates and similar plates, numbers, letters and other symbols, of base metal, excluding those of heading no. 9405.
Common questions
What is the value of name plates exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported name plates worth $12.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 801 tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 165 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was up 9% on 2023.
Which countries buy name plates from Turkey?
Germany was the largest buyer with 14% of the value ($1.8 million), followed by the United States (14%) and the Netherlands (6%). The top three together account for 34%, out of 146 buyer countries in total. Kuwait grew fastest among the top ten, up 269% on the year.
What is the average export price of name plates per kg?
The average declared export value was about $15.77 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $18.29 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 exports of name plates from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $12.6 million in 2024, an increase of 63%. The peak was 2018 at $15.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import name plates?
Yes. Turkey imported $10.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and South Korea. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $2.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for name plates?
The HS code for name plates is heading 8310. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8310.00. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8310 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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