Recorded optical discs imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $18.6 million of recorded optical discs in 2024 (51 tonnes). Value fell 9% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 15% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $59.3 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 | $18.6M | 51 t |
| 2023 | $20.4M | 38 t |
| 2022 | $25.5M | 55 t |
| 2021 | $24.2M | 84 t |
| 2020 | $26.8M | 91 t |
| 2019 | $30.9M | 118 t |
| 2018 | $52.7M | 214 t |
| 2017 | $59.3M | 252 t |
Where Turkey imports recorded optical discs from
Most of the value came from Germany (27%), United States (19%), Czech Republic (10%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+638% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.1M | 27% |
| United States | $3.6M | 20% |
| Czech Republic | $1.8M | 9.6% |
| Ireland | $1.7M | 8.9% |
| Switzerland | $1.2M | 6.2% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 5.4% |
| Japan | $729K | 3.9% |
| China | $631K | 3.4% |
| Italy | $597K | 3.2% |
| France | $426K | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $363.47 per kg, 518% above the world average of $58.85. 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.
Recorded optical discs exports from Turkey
Exports of recorded optical discs by Turkey reached $2.3 million in 2024 (26 tonnes). Most of it went to Uzbekistan (26%), United States (9%), Germany (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Japan grew fastest (+652% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Uzbekistan | $599K | 26% |
| United States | $199K | 8.8% |
| Germany | $147K | 6.5% |
| Russia | $145K | 6.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $137K | 6.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $116K | 5.1% |
| Georgia | $114K | 5% |
| Iran | $109K | 4.8% |
| Cyprus | $64K | 2.8% |
| Japan | $59K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey recorded optical discs imports (HS 8523.49): 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 8523.49: Optical media: recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of recorded optical discs imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported recorded optical discs worth $18.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 51 tonnes. That ranks it 45th of 213 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 9% on 2023.
Which countries supply recorded optical discs to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 27% of the value ($5.1 million), followed by the United States (19%) and the Czech Republic (10%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 638% on the year.
What is the average import price of recorded optical discs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $363.47 per kg in 2024, 518% above the world average of $58.85 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of recorded optical discs to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $59.3 million in 2017 to $18.6 million in 2024, a fall of 69%. The peak was 2017 at $59.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export recorded optical discs?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, the United States and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $16.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for recorded optical discs?
The HS code for recorded optical discs is subheading 8523.49. 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 8523 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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