Traffic control parts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of traffic control parts by Turkey reached $4.8 million in 2024 (29 tonnes). That is 18% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $19.6 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 | $4.8M | 29 t |
| 2023 | $5.8M | 39 t |
| 2022 | $6.6M | 43 t |
| 2021 | $6.1M | 47 t |
| 2020 | $10.6M | 110 t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 97 t |
| 2018 | $19.6M | 180 t |
| 2017 | $13.6M | 127 t |
Where Turkey imports traffic control parts from
Most of the value came from Belgium (26%), Germany (15%), United Kingdom (12%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.2M | 26% |
| Germany | $729K | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $594K | 12% |
| Italy | $505K | 11% |
| Spain | $264K | 5.5% |
| Austria | $250K | 5.2% |
| China | $250K | 5.2% |
| Thailand | $228K | 4.8% |
| Sweden | $202K | 4.2% |
| France | $94K | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $166.82 per kg, 242% above the world average of $48.73. 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 parts exports from Turkey
Exports of traffic control parts by Turkey reached $1.1 million in 2024 (41 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (17%), United Kingdom (7%), Saudi Arabia (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest (+222% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $199K | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $75K | 6.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $70K | 6.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $67K | 5.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $63K | 5.5% |
| Sudan | $58K | 5.1% |
| Spain | $52K | 4.5% |
| United States | $51K | 4.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $48K | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $40K | 3.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey traffic control parts imports (HS 8530.90): 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 8530.90: Signalling apparatus: parts of safety, traffic control equipment for railways, tramways, roads, inland waterways, airfields, parking facilities, port instalments (excluding those of heading no. 8608).
Common questions
What is the value of traffic control parts imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported traffic control parts worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply traffic control parts to Turkey?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($1.2 million), followed by Germany (15%) and the United Kingdom (12%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 548% on the year.
What is the average import price of traffic control parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $166.82 per kg in 2024, 242% above the world average of $48.73 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of traffic control parts to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.6 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2018 at $19.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export traffic control parts?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for traffic control parts?
The HS code for traffic control parts is subheading 8530.90. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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