Storage media (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of storage media (other) by Turkey reached $3.7 million in 2024 (120 tonnes). Value rose 13% 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 | $3.7M | 120 t |
| 2023 | $3.2M | 91 t |
| 2022 | $2.5M | 90 t |
| 2021 | $3.6M | 99 t |
| 2020 | $3.6M | 94 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 115 t |
| 2018 | $4.5M | 126 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 95 t |
Where Turkey imports storage media (other) from
Most of the value came from Germany (17%), France (15%), United States (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 45%. Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $641K | 18% |
| France | $563K | 15% |
| United States | $465K | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $343K | 9.3% |
| Netherlands | $278K | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $246K | 6.7% |
| China | $211K | 5.7% |
| Canada | $176K | 4.8% |
| Switzerland | $92K | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | $91K | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $30.67 per kg, 24% below the world average of $40.56, 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 (other) exports from Turkey
Exports of storage media (other) by Turkey reached $1.8 million in 2024 (35 tonnes). Most of it went to Albania (33%), Kazakhstan (10%), United States (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Albania | $604K | 33% |
| Kazakhstan | $181K | 9.8% |
| United States | $151K | 8.2% |
| Belarus | $120K | 6.5% |
| Spain | $118K | 6.4% |
| Germany | $84K | 4.5% |
| India | $81K | 4.4% |
| Morocco | $78K | 4.2% |
| Pakistan | $67K | 3.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $52K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey storage media (other) imports (HS 8523.80): 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 8523.80: Media n.e.c. in heading 8523, whether or not recorded, excluding products of Chapter 37.
Common questions
What is the value of storage media (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported storage media (other) worth $3.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 120 tonnes. That ranks it 59th of 206 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply storage media (other) to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 17% of the value ($640 thousand), followed by France (15%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 196% on the year.
What is the average import price of storage media (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $30.67 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $40.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of storage media (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $3.7 million in 2024, a fall of 2%. The peak was 2018 at $4.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export storage media (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Albania, Kazakhstan and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for storage media (other)?
The HS code for storage media (other) is subheading 8523.80. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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