Optical fiber connectors imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported optical fiber connectors worth $19.4 million (966 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 9% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 14% 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 | $19.4M | 966 t |
| 2023 | $21.4M | 428 t |
| 2022 | $23.7M | 544 t |
| 2021 | $16.0M | 326 t |
| 2020 | $15.2M | 323 t |
| 2019 | $11.0M | 237 t |
| 2018 | $8.8M | 208 t |
| 2017 | $7.8M | 208 t |
Where Turkey imports optical fiber connectors from
China alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+47% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.6M | 55% |
| India | $1.6M | 8.3% |
| United States | $1.6M | 8.2% |
| Mexico | $600K | 3.1% |
| Poland | $594K | 3.1% |
| Germany | $472K | 2.4% |
| Netherlands | $437K | 2.3% |
| France | $389K | 2% |
| Romania | $371K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $356K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.10 per kg, 53% below the world average of $42.45, 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 connectors exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $6.0 million of optical fiber connectors in 2024 (286 tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (30%), Russia (16%), United Arab Emirates (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Libya grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $1.8M | 30% |
| Russia | $955K | 16% |
| United Arab Emirates | $729K | 12% |
| Belarus | $409K | 6.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $246K | 4.1% |
| Libya | $162K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $134K | 2.3% |
| Greece | $128K | 2.1% |
| Iran | $92K | 1.5% |
| Serbia | $80K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey optical fiber connectors imports (HS 8536.70): 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 8536.70: Connectors for optical fibres, optical fibre bundles or cables.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fiber connectors imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported optical fiber connectors worth $19.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 966 tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 216 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fiber connectors to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($10.6 million), followed by India (8%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 126% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical fiber connectors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.10 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $42.45 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of optical fiber connectors to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $7.8 million in 2017 to $19.4 million in 2024, an increase of 147%. The peak was 2022 at $23.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $15.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export optical fiber connectors?
Yes. Turkey exported $6.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Russia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $13.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fiber connectors?
The HS code for optical fiber connectors is subheading 8536.70. 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 8536 page.
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