Sculptures imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of sculptures by Turkey reached $9.4 million in 2024 (53 tonnes). Value rose 15% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $9.4M | 53 t |
| 2023 | $8.2M | 51 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 90 t |
| 2021 | $5.5M | 40 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 29 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 47 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 66 t |
| 2017 | $9.8M | 89 t |
Where Turkey imports sculptures from
The largest suppliers were Switzerland (21%), France (20%), Germany (16%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 21% |
| France | $1.9M | 20% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 16% |
| United States | $1.0M | 11% |
| Italy | $779K | 8.3% |
| Spain | $729K | 7.7% |
| Austria | $385K | 4.1% |
| United Kingdom | $229K | 2.4% |
| Sweden | $189K | 2% |
| Azerbaijan | $109K | 1.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $177.80 per kg, close to the world average of $189.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Sculptures exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported sculptures worth $1.5 million (28 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (18%), France (16%), Spain (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 42%. Among the main buyer markets, Greece grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $269K | 18% |
| France | $247K | 16% |
| Spain | $113K | 7.5% |
| Belgium | $100K | 6.6% |
| Cambodia | $91K | 6.1% |
| Italy | $85K | 5.6% |
| Cyprus | $81K | 5.4% |
| United Kingdom | $68K | 4.5% |
| Germany | $55K | 3.7% |
| Greece | $42K | 2.8% |
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 9703: Sculptures and statuary; original, in any material.
Common questions
What is the value of sculptures imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sculptures worth $9.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 53 tonnes. That ranks it 31st of 181 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply sculptures to Turkey?
Switzerland was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by France (20%) and Germany (16%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 610% on the year.
What is the average import price of sculptures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $177.80 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $189.15 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 sculptures to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.8 million in 2017 to $9.4 million in 2024, a fall of 4%. The peak was 2017 at $9.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export sculptures?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, France and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for sculptures?
The HS code for sculptures is heading 9703. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 9703.00. It sits in HS chapter 97 (works of art; collectors' pieces and antiques). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9703 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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