Sports equipment imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $160.8 million of sports equipment in 2024 (28.7 thousand tonnes). Value rose 24% 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 | $160.8M | 28.7K t |
| 2023 | $129.9M | 21.9K t |
| 2022 | $105.8M | 16.6K t |
| 2021 | $105.8M | 24.3K t |
| 2020 | $97.4M | 24.0K t |
| 2019 | $86.1M | 19.5K t |
| 2018 | $104.0M | 20.4K t |
| 2017 | $121.2M | 24.3K t |
Where Turkey imports sports equipment from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+40% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $95.2M | 59% |
| Italy | $10.8M | 6.7% |
| Pakistan | $7.0M | 4.4% |
| Germany | $6.5M | 4.1% |
| Poland | $4.8M | 3% |
| United States | $4.8M | 3% |
| Slovakia | $3.3M | 2% |
| Taiwan | $2.9M | 1.8% |
| France | $2.9M | 1.8% |
| Hungary | $2.8M | 1.7% |
Product types under HS 9506
| 9506.91 | Athletics and gymnastics equipment | 44% |
| 9506.62 | Balls: inflatable | 15% |
| 9506.99 | Equipment for outdoor games and recreation n.e.c. in heading no. 9506 | 14% |
| 9506.29 | Water sport equipment: water-skis, surf-boards and other water-sport equipment, excluding sailboards | 12% |
| 9506.70 | Skates: ice and roller, including skating boots with skates attached | 3.7% |
| 9506.51 | Lawn-tennis racquets: whether or not strung | 3% |
| 9506.11 | Skis: for snow | 2.1% |
| 9506.40 | Table-tennis articles and equipment | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9506.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.61 per kg, 35% below the world average of $8.67, 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.
Sports equipment exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $74.1 million of sports equipment in 2024 (8.8 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to France (12%), Egypt (6%), Romania (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 23%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+284% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $8.9M | 12% |
| Egypt | $4.3M | 5.9% |
| Romania | $3.7M | 5% |
| Greece | $3.0M | 4.1% |
| United States | $3.0M | 4.1% |
| Azerbaijan | $3.0M | 4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.7M | 3.7% |
| Singapore | $2.3M | 3.2% |
| Georgia | $2.3M | 3.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.2M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 9506: Gymnastics, athletics, other sports (including table tennis) or outdoor games equipment, n.e.c. in this chapter, swimming pools and paddling pools.
Common questions
What is the value of sports equipment imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported sports equipment worth $160.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 28.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 37th of 226 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply sports equipment to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($95.2 million), followed by Italy (7%) and Pakistan (4%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 85 supplier countries in total. Hungary grew fastest among the top ten, up 109% on the year.
What is the average import price of sports equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.61 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $8.67 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 sports equipment to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $121.2 million in 2017 to $160.8 million in 2024, an increase of 33%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export sports equipment?
Yes. Turkey exported $74.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Egypt and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $86.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for sports equipment?
The HS code for sports equipment is heading 9506. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9506.91 (44% of the value) and 9506.62 (15%). It sits in HS chapter 95 (toys, games and sports requisites; parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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