Radar imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported radar worth $348.7 million (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $513.5 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 | $348.7M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $350.6M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $266.4M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $269.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2020 | $269.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2019 | $513.5M | 931 t |
| 2018 | $162.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $152.8M | 2.1K t |
Where Turkey imports radar from
Most of the value came from China (13%), Hungary (13%), Poland (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+441% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $46.5M | 13% |
| Hungary | $46.1M | 13% |
| Poland | $36.7M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $34.9M | 10% |
| Germany | $31.4M | 9% |
| United Kingdom | $23.0M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $22.2M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $17.0M | 4.9% |
| United States | $14.3M | 4.1% |
| France | $11.0M | 3.2% |
Product types under HS 8526
| 8526.91 | Radio navigational aid apparatus | 48% |
| 8526.10 | Radar apparatus | 34% |
| 8526.92 | Radio remote control apparatus | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8526.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $221.84 per kg, 59% above the world average of $139.13. 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.
Radar exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $217.1 million of radar in 2024 (203 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Ukraine (16%), United Kingdom (15%), Saudi Arabia (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $33.7M | 16% |
| United Kingdom | $31.6M | 15% |
| Saudi Arabia | $26.0M | 12% |
| Poland | $19.9M | 9.1% |
| Algeria | $14.7M | 6.8% |
| Pakistan | $10.8M | 5% |
| Sudan | $10.0M | 4.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $8.3M | 3.8% |
| Czech Republic | $6.6M | 3% |
| Niger | $4.7M | 2.2% |
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 8526: Radar apparatus, radio navigational aid apparatus and radio remote control apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of radar imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported radar worth $348.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 223 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply radar to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($46.5 million), followed by Hungary (13%) and Poland (11%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 441% on the year.
What is the average import price of radar per kg?
The average declared import value was about $221.84 per kg in 2024, 59% above the world average of $139.13 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 radar to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $152.8 million in 2017 to $348.7 million in 2024, an increase of 128%. The peak was 2019 at $513.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export radar?
Yes. Turkey exported $217.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $131.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for radar?
The HS code for radar is heading 8526. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8526.91 (48% of the value) and 8526.10 (34%). 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 8526 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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