Optical fiber cable exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of optical fiber cable by Turkey reached $70.2 million in 2024 (8.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Value fell 17% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $94.3 million.
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 | $70.2M | 8.6K t |
| 2023 | $85.0M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $94.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $70.6M | 7.4K t |
| 2020 | $77.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2019 | $66.8M | 6.6K t |
| 2018 | $73.4M | 5.9K t |
| 2017 | $55.6M | 6.0K t |
Where Turkey exports optical fiber cable to
Most of it went to Iraq (18%), Azerbaijan (10%), Canada (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $12.9M | 18% |
| Azerbaijan | $7.4M | 11% |
| Canada | $4.6M | 6.6% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 5% |
| Turkmenistan | $3.2M | 4.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 4.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.9M | 4.2% |
| Algeria | $2.9M | 4.1% |
| Italy | $2.7M | 3.8% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 3.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.16 per kg, 38% below the world average of $13.19, 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.
Optical fiber cable imports to Turkey
Imports of optical fiber cable by Turkey reached $54.6 million in 2024 (9.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. One supplier dominates: China accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+122% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $34.8M | 64% |
| Poland | $2.6M | 4.8% |
| Czech Republic | $2.6M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 3.8% |
| Vietnam | $1.9M | 3.4% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 3.2% |
| United States | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| India | $1.0M | 1.9% |
| France | $864K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $641K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey optical fiber cable exports (HS 8544.70): 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 8544.70: Insulated electric conductors: optical fibre cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber cable exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported optical fiber cable worth $70.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 167 countries worldwide, with 1% of world exports. The value was down 17% on 2023.
Which countries buy optical fiber cable from Turkey?
Iraq was the largest buyer with 18% of the value ($12.9 million), followed by Azerbaijan (10%) and Canada (7%). The top three together account for 35%, out of 130 buyer countries in total. Algeria grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average export price of optical fiber cable per kg?
The average declared export value was about $8.16 per kg in 2024, 38% below the world average of $13.19 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of optical fiber cable from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $55.6 million in 2017 to $70.2 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. The peak was 2022 at $94.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $74.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also import optical fiber cable?
Yes. Turkey imported $54.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from China, Poland and the Czech Republic. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $15.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber cable?
The HS code for optical fiber cable is subheading 8544.70. 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 8544 page.
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