String instruments imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported string instruments worth $6.8 million (401 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% 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 | $6.8M | 401 t |
| 2023 | $6.1M | 399 t |
| 2022 | $7.0M | 451 t |
| 2021 | $5.6M | 331 t |
| 2020 | $7.4M | 515 t |
| 2019 | $6.2M | 421 t |
| 2018 | $6.2M | 436 t |
| 2017 | $6.0M | 154 t |
Where Turkey imports string instruments from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+174% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $5.0M | 74% |
| Indonesia | $556K | 8.2% |
| United States | $277K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $235K | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $175K | 2.6% |
| Canada | $154K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $150K | 2.2% |
| Italy | $57K | 0.8% |
| India | $44K | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $36K | 0.5% |
Product types under HS 9202
| 9202.90 | Musical instruments: string, played other than with a bow (e.g. guitars and harps) | 68% |
| 9202.10 | Musical instruments: string, played with a bow (e.g. violins) | 32% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9202.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.96 per kg, 59% below the world average of $41.52, 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.
String instruments exports from Turkey
Exports of string instruments by Turkey reached $1.2 million in 2024 (59 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (23%), United States (17%), Saudi Arabia (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $263K | 23% |
| United States | $202K | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $106K | 9.1% |
| Georgia | $87K | 7.5% |
| Greece | $85K | 7.3% |
| France | $70K | 6% |
| Israel | $49K | 4.2% |
| Netherlands | $27K | 2.3% |
| Iraq | $27K | 2.3% |
| Tunisia | $26K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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 9202: Musical instruments; string, n.e.c. in heading no. 9201, (e.g. guitars, violins, harps).
Common questions
What is the value of string instruments imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported string instruments worth $6.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 401 tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply string instruments to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($5.0 million), followed by Indonesia (8%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 174% on the year.
What is the average import price of string instruments per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.96 per kg in 2024, 59% below the world average of $41.52 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 string instruments to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $6.0 million in 2017 to $6.8 million in 2024, an increase of 13%. The peak was 2020 at $7.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export string instruments?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $5.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for string instruments?
The HS code for string instruments is heading 9202. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9202.90 (68% of the value) and 9202.10 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 92 (musical instruments; parts and accessories of such articles). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9202 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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