Optical fibre cables imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported optical fibre cables worth $27.0 million (403 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 39% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $53.1 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 | $27.0M | 403 t |
| 2023 | $44.5M | 512 t |
| 2022 | $53.1M | 645 t |
| 2021 | $40.7M | 692 t |
| 2020 | $36.8M | 422 t |
| 2019 | $32.8M | 298 t |
| 2018 | $48.0M | 405 t |
| 2017 | $41.1M | 366 t |
Where Turkey imports optical fibre cables from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), India (14%), United States (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $8.3M | 31% |
| India | $3.9M | 14% |
| United States | $2.8M | 10% |
| Japan | $2.7M | 9.8% |
| Poland | $2.3M | 8.5% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 7.1% |
| South Korea | $1.7M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $922K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $736K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $649K | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $67.04 per kg, 58% above the world average of $42.33. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical fibre cables exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported optical fibre cables worth $1.5 million (11 tonnes). Most of it went to Qatar (19%), United Arab Emirates (18%), Russia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Qatar | $279K | 19% |
| United Arab Emirates | $266K | 18% |
| Russia | $213K | 14% |
| Poland | $209K | 14% |
| Taiwan | $122K | 8.1% |
| Bahrain | $112K | 7.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $53K | 3.5% |
| Brazil | $29K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $27K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $24K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey optical fibre cables imports (HS 9001.10): 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 9001.10: Optical fibres, optical fibre bundles and cables: excluding those of heading no. 8544.
Common questions
What is the value of optical fibre cables imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported optical fibre cables worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 403 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 202 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 39% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical fibre cables to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($8.3 million), followed by India (14%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 37 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of optical fibre cables per kg?
The average declared import value was about $67.04 per kg in 2024, 58% above the world average of $42.33 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical fibre cables to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.1 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, a fall of 34%. The peak was 2022 at $53.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export optical fibre cables?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $25.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical fibre cables?
The HS code for optical fibre cables is subheading 9001.10. 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 9001 page.
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