Soldering irons and guns imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported soldering irons and guns worth $2.5 million (223 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 24% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $4.0 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 | $2.5M | 223 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 192 t |
| 2022 | $2.4M | 162 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 212 t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 148 t |
| 2019 | $2.0M | 105 t |
| 2018 | $4.0M | 216 t |
| 2017 | $2.4M | 196 t |
Where Turkey imports soldering irons and guns from
China alone supplied 61% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 61% |
| Mexico | $527K | 22% |
| Germany | $186K | 7.6% |
| Netherlands | $68K | 2.8% |
| Taiwan | $66K | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $41K | 1.7% |
| Poland | $18K | 0.8% |
| Spain | $16K | 0.7% |
| Romania | $12K | 0.5% |
| United States | $8K | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $11.02 per kg, 30% below the world average of $15.77, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Soldering irons and guns exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $398 thousand of soldering irons and guns in 2024 (23 tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (19%), Algeria (16%), Peru (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest (+407% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $76K | 19% |
| Algeria | $64K | 16% |
| Peru | $50K | 13% |
| Azerbaijan | $40K | 10% |
| Chile | $24K | 6% |
| China | $18K | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $17K | 4.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13K | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $11K | 2.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $11K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey soldering irons and guns imports (HS 8515.11): 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 8515.11: Brazing or soldering machines and apparatus: soldering irons and guns, whether or not capable of cutting.
Common questions
What is the value of soldering irons and guns imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported soldering irons and guns worth $2.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 223 tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply soldering irons and guns to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 61% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Mexico (21%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 316% on the year.
What is the average import price of soldering irons and guns per kg?
The average declared import value was about $11.02 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $15.77 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of soldering irons and guns to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.4 million in 2017 to $2.5 million in 2024, an increase of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $4.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export soldering irons and guns?
Yes. Turkey exported $398 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Algeria and Peru. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for soldering irons and guns?
The HS code for soldering irons and guns is subheading 8515.11. 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 8515 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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