Smart cards imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported smart cards worth $261.4 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 215 countries for imports of this product. That is 25% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 23% 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 | $261.4M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $209.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $144.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $90.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $85.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $80.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $81.3M | 1.0K t |
| 2017 | $61.0M | 571 t |
Where Turkey imports smart cards from
The largest suppliers were China (47%), Romania (28%), Finland (6%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $123.5M | 47% |
| Romania | $72.0M | 28% |
| Finland | $15.0M | 5.7% |
| Spain | $7.1M | 2.7% |
| India | $6.3M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $6.3M | 2.4% |
| France | $4.2M | 1.6% |
| Andorra | $3.7M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 1.3% |
| Thailand | $2.5M | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $121.65 per kg, close to the world average of $112.76.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Smart cards exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $16.1 million of smart cards in 2024 (206 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (23%), Saudi Arabia (9%), Pakistan (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 38%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+414% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $3.6M | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.4M | 8.8% |
| Pakistan | $1.0M | 6.4% |
| Germany | $981K | 6.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $658K | 4.1% |
| Jordan | $546K | 3.4% |
| Netherlands | $532K | 3.3% |
| Bangladesh | $471K | 2.9% |
| Georgia | $439K | 2.7% |
| Morocco | $425K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey smart cards imports (HS 8523.52): 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 8523.52: Semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of smart cards imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported smart cards worth $261.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 215 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply smart cards to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($123.5 million), followed by Romania (28%) and Finland (6%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 89 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 201% on the year.
What is the average import price of smart cards per kg?
The average declared import value was about $121.65 per kg in 2024, 8% above the world average of $112.76 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of smart cards to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $61.0 million in 2017 to $261.4 million in 2024, an increase of 328%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $126.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export smart cards?
Yes. Turkey exported $16.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $245.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for smart cards?
The HS code for smart cards is subheading 8523.52. It sits in HS chapter 85 (electrical machinery and equipment and parts thereof; sound recorders and reproducers; television image and sound recorders and reproducers, parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8523 page.
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