Telephone sets (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of telephone sets (other) by Turkey reached $18.2 million in 2024 (309 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $28.7 million.
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 | $18.2M | 309 t |
| 2023 | $26.8M | 320 t |
| 2022 | $20.9M | 383 t |
| 2021 | $16.6M | 376 t |
| 2020 | $17.1M | 402 t |
| 2019 | $18.5M | 349 t |
| 2018 | $27.8M | 583 t |
| 2017 | $28.7M | 515 t |
Where Turkey imports telephone sets (other) from
China alone supplied 59% of it. Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+294% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.7M | 59% |
| United States | $1.1M | 6.3% |
| Vietnam | $922K | 5.1% |
| France | $839K | 4.6% |
| Norway | $838K | 4.6% |
| Mexico | $653K | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $640K | 3.5% |
| Poland | $495K | 2.7% |
| Germany | $351K | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $347K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $58.96 per kg, close to the world average of $70.39.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Telephone sets (other) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported telephone sets (other) worth $4.7 million (50 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were United States (31%), Russia (8%), Netherlands (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Liberia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 31% |
| Russia | $384K | 8.3% |
| Netherlands | $364K | 7.8% |
| Turkmenistan | $269K | 5.8% |
| Cyprus | $181K | 3.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $167K | 3.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $158K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $157K | 3.4% |
| India | $108K | 2.3% |
| Liberia | $97K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey telephone sets (other) imports (HS 8517.18): 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 8517.18: Telephone sets n.e.c. in item no. 8517.1.
Common questions
What is the value of telephone sets (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported telephone sets (other) worth $18.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 309 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply telephone sets (other) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($10.7 million), followed by the United States (6%) and Vietnam (5%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 294% on the year.
What is the average import price of telephone sets (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $58.96 per kg in 2024, 16% below the world average of $70.39 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of telephone sets (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $28.7 million in 2017 to $18.2 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $28.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export telephone sets (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Russia and the Netherlands. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $13.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for telephone sets (other)?
The HS code for telephone sets (other) is subheading 8517.18. 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 8517 page.
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