Safes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of safes by Turkey reached $5.0 million in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.5 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 | $5.0M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2022 | $3.5M | 652 t |
| 2021 | $3.5M | 778 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 705 t |
| 2019 | $2.6M | 679 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 793 t |
| 2017 | $4.3M | 929 t |
Where Turkey imports safes from
China alone supplied 64% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.2M | 64% |
| Germany | $508K | 10% |
| South Korea | $376K | 7.5% |
| Italy | $168K | 3.3% |
| Czech Republic | $148K | 2.9% |
| Estonia | $147K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $80K | 1.6% |
| Bulgaria | $73K | 1.5% |
| Poland | $61K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $52K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.78 per kg, 41% above the world average of $3.38. 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.
Safes exports from Turkey
Exports of safes by Turkey reached $4.1 million in 2024 (856 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (16%), Switzerland (8%), Iraq (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest (+494% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $662K | 16% |
| Switzerland | $307K | 7.6% |
| Iraq | $254K | 6.3% |
| Cyprus | $236K | 5.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $197K | 4.9% |
| Germany | $154K | 3.8% |
| Thailand | $153K | 3.8% |
| Egypt | $153K | 3.8% |
| United Kingdom | $152K | 3.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $120K | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8303: Safes; armoured or reinforced, strong-boxes, doors and safe deposit lockers for strong-rooms, cash or deed boxes and the like, of base metal.
Common questions
What is the value of safes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported safes worth $5.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 46th of 215 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply safes to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by Germany (10%) and South Korea (7%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 34 supplier countries in total. Indonesia grew fastest among the top ten, up 227% on the year.
What is the average import price of safes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.78 per kg in 2024, 41% above the world average of $3.38 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 safes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.3 million in 2017 to $5.0 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. The peak was 2023 at $6.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export safes?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Switzerland and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $970 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for safes?
The HS code for safes is heading 8303. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 8303.00. It sits in HS chapter 83 (metal; miscellaneous products of base metal). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8303 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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