Video recorder imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported video recorder worth $41.2 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 3% on 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 | $41.2M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $39.8M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $30.6M | 887 t |
| 2021 | $30.8M | 992 t |
| 2020 | $25.0M | 653 t |
| 2019 | $20.7M | 580 t |
| 2018 | $29.4M | 930 t |
| 2017 | $31.8M | 1.0K t |
Where Turkey imports video recorder from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 74% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.5M | 74% |
| Hungary | $2.1M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $1.5M | 3.6% |
| Vietnam | $1.3M | 3.2% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Malaysia | $560K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $559K | 1.4% |
| United States | $454K | 1.1% |
| United Kingdom | $420K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $371K | 0.9% |
Product types under HS 8521
| 8521.90 | Video recording or reproducing apparatus: other than magnetic tape-type | 99% |
| 8521.10 | Video recording or reproducing apparatus: magnetic tape-type | 0.9% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8521.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $37.15 per kg, 30% below the world average of $52.72, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Video recorder exports from Turkey
Exports of video recorder by Turkey reached $2.9 million in 2024 (38 tonnes). Most of it went to Cyprus (23%), Pakistan (12%), United Arab Emirates (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cyprus | $658K | 23% |
| Pakistan | $355K | 12% |
| United Arab Emirates | $164K | 5.7% |
| Georgia | $149K | 5.2% |
| Belgium | $142K | 4.9% |
| Uzbekistan | $141K | 4.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $134K | 4.7% |
| Iraq | $132K | 4.6% |
| Hong Kong | $109K | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $106K | 3.7% |
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 8521: Video recording or reproducing apparatus.
Common questions
What is the value of video recorder imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported video recorder worth $41.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 213 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply video recorder to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 74% of the value ($30.5 million), followed by Hungary (5%) and Germany (4%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 265% on the year.
What is the average import price of video recorder per kg?
The average declared import value was about $37.15 per kg in 2024, 30% below the world average of $52.72 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 video recorder to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.8 million in 2017 to $41.2 million in 2024, an increase of 29%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export video recorder?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Cyprus, Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $38.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for video recorder?
The HS code for video recorder is heading 8521. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8521.90 (99% of the value) and 8521.10 (1%). 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 8521 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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