Phones and network equipment imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of phones and network equipment by Turkey reached $5.61 billion in 2024 (48.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $5.61B | 48.1K t |
| 2023 | $5.51B | 52.4K t |
| 2022 | $3.70B | 29.1K t |
| 2021 | $3.55B | 16.7K t |
| 2020 | $3.36B | 17.5K t |
| 2019 | $3.08B | 13.5K t |
| 2018 | $3.37B | 17.6K t |
| 2017 | $4.14B | 18.0K t |
Where Turkey imports phones and network equipment from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 67% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.77B | 67% |
| Vietnam | $557.1M | 9.9% |
| India | $349.8M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $103.8M | 1.9% |
| Hungary | $93.9M | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $71.2M | 1.3% |
| Sweden | $68.9M | 1.2% |
| Hong Kong | $68.9M | 1.2% |
| Germany | $65.6M | 1.2% |
| United States | $65.5M | 1.2% |
Product types under HS 8517
| 8517.12 | Telephones for cellular networks or for other wireless networks | 62% |
| 8517.62 | Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the reception, conversion and transmission or regeneration of… | 30% |
| 8517.70 | Telephone sets and other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data, via a wired or wireless network: parts | 6.2% |
| 8517.69 | Communication apparatus (excluding telephone sets or base stations): machines for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data… | 1% |
| 8517.18 | Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1 | 0.3% |
| 8517.61 | Base stations | 0.1% |
| 8517.11 | Line telephone sets with cordless handsets | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8517.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $116.65 per kg, 51% below the world average of $239.13, 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.
Phones and network equipment exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $289.9 million of phones and network equipment in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (10%), United Arab Emirates (8%), Hungary (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 26%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+136% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $30.1M | 10% |
| United Arab Emirates | $22.9M | 7.9% |
| Hungary | $21.2M | 7.3% |
| Germany | $20.1M | 6.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $18.7M | 6.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $18.0M | 6.2% |
| Pakistan | $14.3M | 4.9% |
| United States | $12.9M | 4.5% |
| Poland | $9.7M | 3.3% |
| Iran | $9.0M | 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 8517: Telephone sets, including smartphones and other telephones for cellular/wireless networks; other apparatus for the transmission or reception of voice, images or other data (including wired/wireless networks), excluding items of 8443, 8525, 8527, or 8528.
Common questions
What is the value of phones and network equipment imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported phones and network equipment worth $5.61 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 48.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 226 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply phones and network equipment to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 67% of the value ($3.77 billion), followed by Vietnam (10%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 104 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 113% on the year.
What is the average import price of phones and network equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $116.65 per kg in 2024, 51% below the world average of $239.13 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 phones and network equipment to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.14 billion in 2017 to $5.61 billion in 2024, an increase of 35%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export phones and network equipment?
Yes. Turkey exported $289.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United Arab Emirates and Hungary. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.32 billion a year.
What is the HS code for phones and network equipment?
The HS code for phones and network equipment is heading 8517. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8517.12 (62% of the value) and 8517.62 (30%). 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 8517 page.
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