Ophthalmic instruments imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $70.0 million of ophthalmic instruments in 2024 (290 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 20% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% 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 | $70.0M | 290 t |
| 2023 | $58.2M | 295 t |
| 2022 | $44.8M | 241 t |
| 2021 | $43.7M | 193 t |
| 2020 | $31.2M | 151 t |
| 2019 | $32.7M | 181 t |
| 2018 | $37.3M | 173 t |
| 2017 | $39.4M | 181 t |
Where Turkey imports ophthalmic instruments from
Most of the value came from United States (31%), Germany (22%), Japan (13%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $21.8M | 31% |
| Germany | $15.2M | 22% |
| Japan | $9.4M | 13% |
| France | $3.9M | 5.6% |
| Mexico | $3.3M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 4.5% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 3.9% |
| Switzerland | $2.3M | 3.4% |
| Taiwan | $1.8M | 2.6% |
| China | $1.4M | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $240.99 per kg, close to the world average of $216.35.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ophthalmic instruments exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $11.9 million of ophthalmic instruments in 2024 (202 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (16%), United Arab Emirates (10%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+234% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.9M | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.1M | 9.6% |
| France | $1.1M | 9.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $920K | 7.7% |
| Germany | $847K | 7.1% |
| Netherlands | $812K | 6.8% |
| Cyprus | $614K | 5.2% |
| Iraq | $450K | 3.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $408K | 3.4% |
| Syria | $396K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey ophthalmic instruments imports (HS 9018.50): 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 9018.50: Ophthalmic instruments and appliances.
Common questions
What is the value of ophthalmic instruments imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ophthalmic instruments worth $70.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 290 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 211 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 20% on 2023.
Which countries supply ophthalmic instruments to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($21.8 million), followed by Germany (22%) and Japan (13%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of ophthalmic instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $240.99 per kg in 2024, 11% above the world average of $216.35 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of ophthalmic instruments to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $39.4 million in 2017 to $70.0 million in 2024, an increase of 78%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $44.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export ophthalmic instruments?
Yes. Turkey exported $11.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, the United Arab Emirates and France. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $58.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for ophthalmic instruments?
The HS code for ophthalmic instruments is subheading 9018.50. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9018 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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