Traffic control equipment imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of traffic control equipment by Turkey reached $65.8 million in 2024 (337 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 65% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $103.1 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 | $65.8M | 337 t |
| 2023 | $39.8M | 228 t |
| 2022 | $24.3M | 204 t |
| 2021 | $47.3M | 299 t |
| 2020 | $51.6M | 433 t |
| 2019 | $58.1M | 468 t |
| 2018 | $103.1M | 854 t |
| 2017 | $64.9M | 607 t |
Where Turkey imports traffic control equipment from
Spain alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+421% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $35.7M | 54% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 11% |
| Belgium | $4.9M | 7.4% |
| Hungary | $3.4M | 5.1% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 3.9% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $2.5M | 3.8% |
| China | $1.5M | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1.4M | 2.1% |
| Sweden | $1.2M | 1.9% |
Product types under HS 8530
| 8530.10 | Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for railways or tramways (excluding those of heading no. 8608) | 75% |
| 8530.80 | Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment: for roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations or airfields (excluding those of… | 18% |
| 8530.90 | Signalling apparatus: parts of safety, traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, airfields, parking facilities, port… | 7.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8530.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $194.96 per kg, 241% above the world average of $57.12. 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.
Traffic control equipment exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported traffic control equipment worth $16.4 million (784 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Iraq (18%), United Arab Emirates (11%), Kazakhstan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Jordan grew fastest (+321% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $3.0M | 18% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.8M | 11% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.1M | 6.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.1M | 6.5% |
| Spain | $940K | 5.7% |
| Italy | $707K | 4.3% |
| Russia | $550K | 3.4% |
| India | $522K | 3.2% |
| Nigeria | $476K | 2.9% |
| Jordan | $425K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8530: Signalling, safety or traffic control equipment; for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, parking facilities, port installations, airfields, excluding those of heading no. 8608.
Common questions
What is the value of traffic control equipment imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported traffic control equipment worth $65.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 337 tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 65% on 2023.
Which countries supply traffic control equipment to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($35.7 million), followed by Germany (11%) and Belgium (7%). The top three together account for 73%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 421% on the year.
What is the average import price of traffic control equipment per kg?
The average declared import value was about $194.96 per kg in 2024, 241% above the world average of $57.12 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 traffic control equipment to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $64.9 million in 2017 to $65.8 million in 2024, an increase of 1%. The peak was 2018 at $103.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export traffic control equipment?
Yes. Turkey exported $16.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Arab Emirates and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $49.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for traffic control equipment?
The HS code for traffic control equipment is heading 8530. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8530.10 (75% of the value) and 8530.80 (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 8530 page.
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