Signal flare imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of signal flare by Turkey reached $6.7 million in 2024 (137 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 28% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $10.5 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 | $6.7M | 137 t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 95 t |
| 2022 | $10.5M | 92 t |
| 2021 | $4.8M | 66 t |
| 2020 | $5.6M | 122 t |
| 2019 | $1.9M | 69 t |
| 2018 | $7.9M | 233 t |
| 2017 | $6.3M | 89 t |
Where Turkey imports signal flare from
Most of the value came from France (25%), United States (19%), Germany (18%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $1.7M | 25% |
| United States | $1.2M | 19% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 18% |
| China | $816K | 12% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $612K | 9.2% |
| Sweden | $430K | 6.5% |
| Romania | $233K | 3.5% |
| Canada | $197K | 3% |
| Italy | $139K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $113K | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $48.55 per kg, 29% above the world average of $37.61. 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.
Signal flare exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $722 thousand of signal flare in 2024 (66 tonnes). Most of it went to Bulgaria (33%), Poland (28%), Croatia (20%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $235K | 33% |
| Poland | $201K | 28% |
| Croatia | $143K | 20% |
| Jordan | $93K | 13% |
| Ghana | $24K | 3.3% |
| Austria | $11K | 1.5% |
| Hungary | $6K | 0.8% |
| Georgia | $3K | 0.5% |
| Romania | $2K | 0.3% |
| Cyprus | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey signal flare imports (HS 3604.90): 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 3604.90: Pyrotechnic products: signalling flares, rain rockets, fog signals and other pyrotechnic articles (excluding fireworks).
Common questions
What is the value of signal flare imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported signal flare worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 137 tonnes. That ranks it 20th of 173 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 28% on 2023.
Which countries supply signal flare to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (19%) and Germany (18%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 14 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of signal flare per kg?
The average declared import value was about $48.55 per kg in 2024, 29% above the world average of $37.61 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of signal flare to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.3 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, an increase of 5%. The peak was 2022 at $10.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export signal flare?
Yes. Turkey exported $722 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Bulgaria, Poland and Croatia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for signal flare?
The HS code for signal flare is subheading 3604.90. It sits in HS chapter 36 (explosives; pyrotechnic products; matches; pyrophoric alloys; certain combustible preparations). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3604 page.
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