Refillable lighter imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of refillable lighter by Turkey reached $9.3 million in 2024 (732 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $9.3M | 732 t |
| 2023 | $9.4M | 908 t |
| 2022 | $5.8M | 463 t |
| 2021 | $5.7M | 442 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 435 t |
| 2019 | $5.1M | 345 t |
| 2018 | $6.6M | 496 t |
| 2017 | $4.6M | 409 t |
Where Turkey imports refillable lighter from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 54% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 54% |
| Spain | $3.4M | 37% |
| France | $792K | 8.5% |
| Germany | $31K | 0.3% |
| Switzerland | $23K | 0.3% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.1% |
| Hungary | $7K | 0.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
| Japan | $4K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.70 per kg, 61% above the world average of $7.90. 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.
Refillable lighter exports from Turkey
Exports of refillable lighter by Turkey reached $1.2 million in 2024 (128 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Georgia (28%), Cyprus (14%), Germany (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Cyprus grew fastest (+126% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $341K | 28% |
| Cyprus | $172K | 14% |
| Germany | $120K | 9.9% |
| Romania | $107K | 8.9% |
| Bulgaria | $80K | 6.6% |
| Lebanon | $69K | 5.7% |
| Netherlands | $66K | 5.4% |
| Spain | $46K | 3.8% |
| Iraq | $40K | 3.3% |
| South Africa | $32K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey refillable lighter imports (HS 9613.20): 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 9613.20: Lighters: pocket, cigarette, gas fuelled, refillable.
Common questions
What is the value of refillable lighter imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported refillable lighter worth $9.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 732 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 193 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply refillable lighter to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Spain (37%) and France (9%). The top three together account for 99%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 71% on the year.
What is the average import price of refillable lighter per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.70 per kg in 2024, 61% above the world average of $7.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of refillable lighter to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.6 million in 2017 to $9.3 million in 2024, an increase of 100%. The peak was 2023 at $9.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export refillable lighter?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Georgia, Cyprus and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for refillable lighter?
The HS code for refillable lighter is subheading 9613.20. It sits in HS chapter 96 (miscellaneous manufactured articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9613 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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