Storage media imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of storage media by Turkey reached $366.7 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. 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 | $366.7M | 2.8K t |
| 2023 | $318.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $255.7M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $204.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2020 | $203.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $193.0M | 2.6K t |
| 2018 | $228.9M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $232.6M | 2.4K t |
Where Turkey imports storage media from
The largest suppliers were China (39%), Romania (20%), Germany (4%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+79% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $144.5M | 39% |
| Romania | $72.2M | 20% |
| Germany | $16.1M | 4.4% |
| United States | $15.4M | 4.2% |
| Finland | $15.1M | 4.1% |
| Taiwan | $13.9M | 3.8% |
| South Korea | $11.5M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $8.3M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $7.5M | 2.1% |
| India | $6.5M | 1.8% |
Product types under HS 8523
| 8523.52 | Semiconductor media: smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 | 71% |
| 8523.51 | Semiconductor media: solid-state non-volatile storage devices, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 | 21% |
| 8523.49 | Optical media: recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 | 5.1% |
| 8523.29 | Magnetic media: other than cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 | 1.1% |
| 8523.80 | Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 | 1% |
| 8523.59 | Semiconductor media: other than smart cards, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 | 0.6% |
| 8523.41 | Optical media: unrecorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 | 0.3% |
| 8523.21 | Magnetic media: cards incorporating a magnetic stripe, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37 | 0.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8523.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $129.70 per kg, 32% below the world average of $190.33, 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.
Storage media exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $29.8 million of storage media in 2024 (409 tonnes). Most of it went to Egypt (14%), Saudi Arabia (10%), Azerbaijan (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+498% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $4.1M | 14% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 10% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.8M | 5.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.5M | 4.9% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 4.9% |
| Pakistan | $1.1M | 3.8% |
| United States | $886K | 3% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $841K | 2.8% |
| Albania | $829K | 2.8% |
| Romania | $778K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Discs, tapes, solid-state non-volatile storage devices, smart cards and other media for the recording of sound or of other phenomena, whether or not recorded, including matrices and masters for the production of discs, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported storage media worth $366.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply storage media to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($144.5 million), followed by Romania (20%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 101 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 79% on the year.
What is the average import price of storage media per kg?
The average declared import value was about $129.70 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $190.33 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 storage media to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $232.6 million in 2017 to $366.7 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export storage media?
Yes. Turkey exported $29.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $336.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media?
The HS code for storage media is heading 8523. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8523.52 (71% of the value) and 8523.51 (21%). 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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