Optical instrument sights exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported optical instrument sights worth $27.8 million (35 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. That is 15% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 71% a year on average.
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 | $27.8M | 35 t |
| 2023 | $24.2M | 75 t |
| 2022 | $16.6M | 17 t |
| 2021 | $274K | 8 t |
| 2020 | $227K | 4 t |
| 2019 | $3.7M | 8 t |
| 2018 | $408K | 3 t |
| 2017 | $653K | 5 t |
Where Turkey exports optical instrument sights to
Azerbaijan alone took 84% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $23.5M | 84% |
| India | $1.0M | 3.6% |
| Luxembourg | $626K | 2.3% |
| United States | $592K | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $526K | 1.9% |
| Mexico | $291K | 1% |
| Israel | $227K | 0.8% |
| Bangladesh | $186K | 0.7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $180K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $113K | 0.4% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $788.20 per kg, 41% above the world average of $557.68. 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 instrument sights imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported optical instrument sights worth $27.5 million (58 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Germany alone supplied 70% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $19.3M | 70% |
| China | $5.8M | 21% |
| Jordan | $566K | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $295K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $251K | 0.9% |
| United Kingdom | $226K | 0.8% |
| United States | $222K | 0.8% |
| France | $221K | 0.8% |
| Switzerland | $141K | 0.5% |
| Oman | $123K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey optical instrument sights exports (HS 9013.10): 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 9013.10: Optical appliances and instruments: telescopic sights for fitting to arms: periscopes: telescopes designed to form parts of machines, appliances, instruments or apparatus of this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of optical instrument sights exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported optical instrument sights worth $27.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 35 tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 103 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries buy optical instrument sights from Turkey?
Azerbaijan was the largest buyer with 84% of the value ($23.5 million), followed by India (4%) and Luxembourg (2%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 64 buyer countries in total. Israel grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average export price of optical instrument sights per kg?
The average declared export value was about $788.20 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $557.68 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of optical instrument sights from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $653 thousand in 2017 to $27.8 million in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $9.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also import optical instrument sights?
Yes. Turkey imported $27.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, China and Jordan. That compares with exports of $27.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for optical instrument sights?
The HS code for optical instrument sights is subheading 9013.10. 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 9013 page.
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