Passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) by Turkey reached $2.3 million in 2024 (112 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 28% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.7 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 | $2.3M | 112 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 45 t |
| 2022 | $718K | 27 t |
| 2021 | $2.8M | 70 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 50 t |
| 2019 | $1.8M | 25 t |
| 2018 | $4.7M | 119 t |
| 2017 | $405K | 7 t |
Where Turkey imports passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) from
Most of the value came from Netherlands (37%), Italy (25%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+198% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $862K | 37% |
| Italy | $576K | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $290K | 12% |
| Germany | $235K | 10% |
| Saudi Arabia | $197K | 8.4% |
| Australia | $53K | 2.3% |
| United States | $40K | 1.7% |
| France | $32K | 1.4% |
| Bulgaria | $23K | 1% |
| Poland | $23K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.84 per kg, 29% below the world average of $29.21, 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.
Passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) exports from Turkey
Exports of passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) by Turkey reached $505 thousand in 2024 (54 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were India (20%), Qatar (16%), Uganda (16%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $100K | 20% |
| Qatar | $81K | 16% |
| Uganda | $81K | 16% |
| Italy | $62K | 12% |
| Azerbaijan | $35K | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $22K | 4.3% |
| Uzbekistan | $20K | 4% |
| Kenya | $16K | 3.2% |
| Iraq | $16K | 3.1% |
| Kuwait | $12K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) imports (HS 8479.79): 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 8479.79: Machinery and mechanical appliances: passenger boarding bridges, other than of a kind used in airports.
Common questions
What is the value of passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) worth $2.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 112 tonnes. That ranks it 27th of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) to Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($862 thousand), followed by Italy (25%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 15 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 314% on the year.
What is the average import price of passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.84 per kg in 2024, 29% below the world average of $29.21 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $405 thousand in 2017 to $2.3 million in 2024, an increase of 478%. The peak was 2018 at $4.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export passenger boarding bridges (non-airport)?
Yes. Turkey exported $505 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to India, Qatar and Uganda. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for passenger boarding bridges (non-airport)?
The HS code for passenger boarding bridges (non-airport) is subheading 8479.79. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8479 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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