Television camera imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $557.1 million of television camera in 2024 (4.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 24% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $557.1M | 4.4K t |
| 2023 | $449.9M | 3.1K t |
| 2022 | $365.8M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $362.7M | 2.7K t |
| 2020 | $252.5M | 2.2K t |
| 2019 | $224.4M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $243.0M | 2.3K t |
| 2017 | $285.5M | 2.5K t |
Where Turkey imports television camera from
Most of the value came from China (49%), Japan (8%), Germany (7%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+151% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $270.6M | 49% |
| Japan | $46.1M | 8.3% |
| Germany | $37.5M | 6.7% |
| United States | $24.9M | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $20.1M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $19.4M | 3.5% |
| Hungary | $18.5M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $17.6M | 3.2% |
| Mexico | $17.5M | 3.1% |
| Thailand | $15.1M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 8525
| 8525.80 | Television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders | 96% |
| 8525.60 | Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, incorporating… | 3.2% |
| 8525.50 | Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating sound recording or reproducing apparatus, not incorporating… | 1.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8525.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $127.83 per kg, 52% above the world average of $84.09. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Television camera exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $60.1 million of television camera in 2024 (434 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Azerbaijan (23%), United States (17%), Qatar (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Azerbaijan | $13.9M | 23% |
| United States | $10.3M | 17% |
| Qatar | $3.4M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $3.2M | 5.3% |
| Kazakhstan | $2.9M | 4.8% |
| Iran | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| Ukraine | $2.8M | 4.6% |
| Cyprus | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Sweden | $1.7M | 2.9% |
| Iraq | $1.3M | 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 8525: Transmission apparatus for radio-broadcasting or television, whether or not incorporating reception apparatus or sound recording or reproducing apparatus; television cameras, digital cameras and video camera recorders.
Common questions
What is the value of television camera imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported television camera worth $557.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 24% on 2023.
Which countries supply television camera to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 49% of the value ($270.6 million), followed by Japan (8%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 83 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 151% on the year.
What is the average import price of television camera per kg?
The average declared import value was about $127.83 per kg in 2024, 52% above the world average of $84.09 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 television camera to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $285.5 million in 2017 to $557.1 million in 2024, an increase of 95%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export television camera?
Yes. Turkey exported $60.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Azerbaijan, the United States and Qatar. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $497.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for television camera?
The HS code for television camera is heading 8525. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8525.80 (96% of the value) and 8525.60 (3%). 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 8525 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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