Optical microscopes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $24.7 million of optical microscopes in 2024 (161 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 30% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $35.5 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 | $24.7M | 161 t |
| 2023 | $35.5M | 188 t |
| 2022 | $17.5M | 168 t |
| 2021 | $18.7M | 165 t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 133 t |
| 2019 | $21.0M | 198 t |
| 2018 | $21.5M | 176 t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 216 t |
Where Turkey imports optical microscopes from
The largest suppliers were Germany (33%), Singapore (21%), China (21%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.2M | 33% |
| Singapore | $5.2M | 21% |
| China | $5.2M | 21% |
| Japan | $2.4M | 9.6% |
| United States | $632K | 2.6% |
| United Kingdom | $435K | 1.8% |
| Switzerland | $409K | 1.7% |
| Sweden | $336K | 1.4% |
| Finland | $299K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $239K | 1% |
Product types under HS 9011
| 9011.80 | Microscopes, compound optical: (other than stereoscopic and microscopes for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection) | 64% |
| 9011.10 | Microscopes, compound optical: stereoscopic microscopes | 23% |
| 9011.90 | Microscopes, compound optical: parts and accessories (including those for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection) | 9.3% |
| 9011.20 | Microscopes, compound optical: for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9011.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $153.52 per kg, close to the world average of $191.20.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical microscopes exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported optical microscopes worth $4.0 million (28 tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (17%), Germany (11%), Syria (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Iraq grew fastest (+612% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $671K | 17% |
| Germany | $426K | 11% |
| Syria | $364K | 9% |
| Cyprus | $298K | 7.4% |
| Denmark | $250K | 6.2% |
| United States | $219K | 5.4% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $201K | 5% |
| Kazakhstan | $160K | 4% |
| Iraq | $158K | 3.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $125K | 3.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 9011: Microscopes, compound optical; including those for photomicrography, cinephotomicrography or microprojection.
Common questions
What is the value of optical microscopes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported optical microscopes worth $24.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 161 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 30% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical microscopes to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($8.2 million), followed by Singapore (21%) and China (21%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 44 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 194% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical microscopes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $153.52 per kg in 2024, 20% below the world average of $191.20 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of optical microscopes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $24.7 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2023 at $35.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export optical microscopes?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Germany and Syria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical microscopes?
The HS code for optical microscopes is heading 9011. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9011.80 (64% of the value) and 9011.10 (23%). 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 9011 page.
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