Surveying instruments (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $54.1 million of surveying instruments (other) in 2024 (308 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 4% more than in 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 | $54.1M | 308 t |
| 2023 | $52.2M | 187 t |
| 2022 | $30.3M | 204 t |
| 2021 | $31.7M | 261 t |
| 2020 | $30.7M | 264 t |
| 2019 | $32.8M | 146 t |
| 2018 | $32.7M | 152 t |
| 2017 | $56.7M | 177 t |
Where Turkey imports surveying instruments (other) from
Most of the value came from United States (21%), France (14%), China (13%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, Singapore grew fastest (+842% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.1M | 21% |
| France | $7.7M | 14% |
| China | $7.0M | 13% |
| Italy | $5.0M | 9.2% |
| United Kingdom | $4.9M | 9.1% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 7.9% |
| Singapore | $3.0M | 5.6% |
| Switzerland | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Canada | $1.6M | 3% |
| Finland | $1.4M | 2.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $175.57 per kg, 22% below the world average of $225.62, 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.
Surveying instruments (other) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported surveying instruments (other) worth $21.5 million (163 tonnes). United States alone took 53% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $11.3M | 53% |
| Serbia | $1.5M | 7% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 5% |
| Turkmenistan | $1.1M | 4.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $970K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $629K | 2.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $445K | 2.1% |
| Norway | $427K | 2% |
| Romania | $358K | 1.7% |
| Georgia | $257K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey surveying instruments (other) imports (HS 9015.80): 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 9015.80: Surveying equipment: articles n.e.c. in heading no. 9015, including hydrographic, oceanographic, hydrological, meteorological or geophysical instruments and appliances (excluding compasses).
Common questions
What is the value of surveying instruments (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported surveying instruments (other) worth $54.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 308 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply surveying instruments (other) to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by France (14%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Singapore grew fastest among the top ten, up 842% on the year.
What is the average import price of surveying instruments (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $175.57 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $225.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of surveying instruments (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $56.7 million in 2017 to $54.1 million in 2024, a fall of 5%. The peak was 2017 at $56.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $40.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export surveying instruments (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $21.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Serbia and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $32.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for surveying instruments (other)?
The HS code for surveying instruments (other) is subheading 9015.80. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9015 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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