Safety seat belts exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported safety seat belts worth $131.3 million (9.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 132 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $131.3M | 9.7K t |
| 2023 | $134.7M | 10.8K t |
| 2022 | $100.5M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $88.1M | 7.0K t |
| 2020 | $81.8M | 6.3K t |
| 2019 | $69.1M | 6.5K t |
| 2018 | $64.6M | 5.8K t |
| 2017 | $62.0M | 5.9K t |
Where Turkey exports safety seat belts to
Most of it went to Spain (20%), Germany (14%), France (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+361% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $26.0M | 20% |
| Germany | $18.1M | 14% |
| France | $17.5M | 13% |
| Romania | $15.0M | 12% |
| United States | $10.0M | 7.7% |
| Italy | $9.4M | 7.2% |
| Czech Republic | $8.3M | 6.3% |
| Morocco | $6.0M | 4.6% |
| Hungary | $5.1M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $4.4M | 3.3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.51 per kg, close to the world average of $16.44.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Safety seat belts imports to Turkey
In 2024, Turkey imported safety seat belts worth $60.3 million (4.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. The largest suppliers were Romania (45%), India (26%), China (10%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Romania | $27.2M | 45% |
| India | $15.9M | 27% |
| China | $5.7M | 9.5% |
| Estonia | $3.3M | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| France | $2.1M | 3.5% |
| Hungary | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| United Kingdom | $706K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $365K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $313K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey safety seat belts exports (HS 8708.21): 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 8708.21: Vehicles: parts of bodies, safety seat belts.
Common questions
What is the value of safety seat belts exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported safety seat belts worth $131.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 132 countries worldwide, with 4% of world exports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries buy safety seat belts from Turkey?
Spain was the largest buyer with 20% of the value ($26.0 million), followed by Germany (14%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 120 buyer countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 361% on the year.
What is the average export price of safety seat belts per kg?
The average declared export value was about $13.51 per kg in 2024, 18% below the world average of $16.44 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of safety seat belts from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $62.0 million in 2017 to $131.3 million in 2024, an increase of 112%. The peak was 2023 at $134.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $91.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import safety seat belts?
Yes. Turkey imported $60.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Romania, India and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $71.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for safety seat belts?
The HS code for safety seat belts is subheading 8708.21. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8708 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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