Vehicle lighting and wiper parts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported vehicle lighting and wiper parts worth $154.0 million (7.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 50% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $154.0M | 7.7K t |
| 2023 | $102.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2022 | $110.2M | 7.2K t |
| 2021 | $133.1M | 6.8K t |
| 2020 | $115.9M | 6.7K t |
| 2019 | $118.7M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $114.2M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $111.1M | 6.9K t |
Where Turkey imports vehicle lighting and wiper parts from
The largest suppliers were China (18%), Germany (12%), South Korea (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 42%. Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $28.3M | 18% |
| Germany | $19.0M | 12% |
| South Korea | $17.9M | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $16.1M | 10% |
| Poland | $14.4M | 9.3% |
| Bulgaria | $8.2M | 5.4% |
| France | $7.4M | 4.8% |
| Spain | $6.5M | 4.2% |
| Tunisia | $4.3M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $4.3M | 2.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.03 per kg, close to the world average of $19.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Vehicle lighting and wiper parts exports from Turkey
Exports of vehicle lighting and wiper parts by Turkey reached $50.4 million in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Morocco (11%), Bulgaria (10%), Russia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 29%. Among the main buyer markets, Serbia grew fastest (+389% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Morocco | $5.6M | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $5.1M | 10% |
| Russia | $4.0M | 7.9% |
| Germany | $2.6M | 5.2% |
| United States | $2.5M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.5M | 4.9% |
| France | $2.3M | 4.6% |
| Romania | $2.2M | 4.4% |
| Slovenia | $2.2M | 4.4% |
| Serbia | $2.1M | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey vehicle lighting and wiper parts imports (HS 8512.90): 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 8512.90: Lighting or signalling equipment: electrical, (excluding articles of heading no. 8539), windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters: parts, of those kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of vehicle lighting and wiper parts imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported vehicle lighting and wiper parts worth $154.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 216 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 50% on 2023.
Which countries supply vehicle lighting and wiper parts to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 18% of the value ($28.3 million), followed by Germany (12%) and South Korea (12%). The top three together account for 42%, out of 74 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 203% on the year.
What is the average import price of vehicle lighting and wiper parts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.03 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $19.28 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 lighting and wiper parts to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $111.1 million in 2017 to $154.0 million in 2024, an increase of 39%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $120.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export vehicle lighting and wiper parts?
Yes. Turkey exported $50.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Morocco, Bulgaria and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $103.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for vehicle lighting and wiper parts?
The HS code for vehicle lighting and wiper parts is subheading 8512.90. 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 8512 page.
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