Non-powered aircraft imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $2.4 million of non-powered aircraft in 2024 (33 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 22% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $4.9 million.
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 | $2.4M | 33 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 33 t |
| 2022 | $4.0M | 53 t |
| 2021 | $1.4M | 15 t |
| 2020 | $3.0M | 53 t |
| 2019 | $4.9M | 61 t |
| 2018 | $2.0M | 45 t |
| 2017 | $603K | 8 t |
Where Turkey imports non-powered aircraft from
Most of the value came from Spain (46%), United Kingdom (25%), France (18%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.1M | 46% |
| United Kingdom | $598K | 25% |
| France | $422K | 18% |
| China | $130K | 5.4% |
| Italy | $49K | 2% |
| Czech Republic | $46K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $11K | 0.5% |
| Norway | $11K | 0.5% |
| Switzerland | $10K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $10K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $73.63 per kg, 20% below the world average of $92.37, 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.
Non-powered aircraft exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported non-powered aircraft worth $1.6 million (20 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. One buyer market dominates: Egypt accounted for 65% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+864% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $1.0M | 65% |
| Azerbaijan | $183K | 11% |
| Jordan | $123K | 7.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $98K | 6.1% |
| Mexico | $77K | 4.7% |
| United States | $37K | 2.3% |
| Japan | $22K | 1.4% |
| Oman | $20K | 1.2% |
| Germany | $5K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $4K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 8801: Balloons and dirigibles; gliders, hang gliders and other non-powered aircraft..
Common questions
What is the value of non-powered aircraft imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported non-powered aircraft worth $2.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 33 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 167 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply non-powered aircraft to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($1.1 million), followed by the United Kingdom (25%) and France (18%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 16 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 392% on the year.
What is the average import price of non-powered aircraft per kg?
The average declared import value was about $73.63 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $92.37 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 non-powered aircraft to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $603 thousand in 2017 to $2.4 million in 2024, an increase of 299%. The peak was 2019 at $4.9 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export non-powered aircraft?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Azerbaijan and Jordan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $794 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for non-powered aircraft?
The HS code for non-powered aircraft is heading 8801. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8801.00. It sits in HS chapter 88 (aircraft, spacecraft, and parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8801 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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