Vehicle horns and signals imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of vehicle horns and signals by Turkey reached $29.3 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 11% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2017, at $41.7 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 | $29.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $26.4M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $20.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $21.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $22.5M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $27.3M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $35.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $41.7M | 1.8K t |
Where Turkey imports vehicle horns and signals from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Germany (16%), France (13%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+192% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.1M | 31% |
| Germany | $4.7M | 16% |
| France | $3.8M | 13% |
| Italy | $2.9M | 9.8% |
| Romania | $2.6M | 9% |
| Japan | $1.7M | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | $1.4M | 4.8% |
| India | $674K | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $665K | 2.3% |
| Spain | $456K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.50 per kg, close to the world average of $19.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle horns and signals exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported vehicle horns and signals worth $9.1 million (721 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were United States (11%), Germany (10%), France (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Mexico grew fastest (+103% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $988K | 11% |
| Germany | $926K | 10% |
| France | $800K | 8.8% |
| Japan | $463K | 5.1% |
| Romania | $458K | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $431K | 4.7% |
| Iraq | $358K | 3.9% |
| Russia | $254K | 2.8% |
| Netherlands | $253K | 2.8% |
| Mexico | $249K | 2.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey vehicle horns and signals imports (HS 8512.30): 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 8512.30: Sound signalling equipment: electrical, used on cycles or motor vehicles (excluding articles of heading no. 8539).
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle horns and signals imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported vehicle horns and signals worth $29.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 209 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle horns and signals to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($9.1 million), followed by Germany (16%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 192% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle horns and signals per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.50 per kg in 2024, 5% above the world average of $19.49 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of vehicle horns and signals to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $41.7 million in 2017 to $29.3 million in 2024, a fall of 30%. The peak was 2017 at $41.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $28.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export vehicle horns and signals?
Yes. Turkey exported $9.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and France. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $20.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle horns and signals?
The HS code for vehicle horns and signals is subheading 8512.30. 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 8512 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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