Windscreen wipers and defrosters imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported windscreen wipers and defrosters worth $20.3 million (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $31.9 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 | $20.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.0M | 1.5K t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 1.5K t |
| 2021 | $23.7M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.7M | 1.7K t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $31.1M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $31.9M | 2.6K t |
Where Turkey imports windscreen wipers and defrosters from
The largest suppliers were Poland (33%), Spain (13%), Czech Republic (11%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $6.7M | 33% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $2.3M | 11% |
| China | $1.7M | 8.6% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 8% |
| Vietnam | $1.1M | 5.6% |
| France | $1.1M | 5.6% |
| United Kingdom | $667K | 3.3% |
| South Korea | $624K | 3.1% |
| Italy | $528K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.11 per kg, 28% above the world average of $13.33. 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.
Windscreen wipers and defrosters exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported windscreen wipers and defrosters worth $4.9 million (298 tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (20%), Italy (16%), France (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 43%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $979K | 20% |
| Italy | $777K | 16% |
| France | $337K | 6.9% |
| United Kingdom | $298K | 6.1% |
| United States | $231K | 4.7% |
| Belarus | $213K | 4.4% |
| Ukraine | $199K | 4.1% |
| Germany | $193K | 4% |
| Poland | $157K | 3.2% |
| South Korea | $116K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey windscreen wipers and defrosters imports (HS 8512.40): 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 8512.40: Windscreen wipers, defrosters and demisters: electrical, of kinds used for cycles or motor vehicles.
Common questions
What is the value of windscreen wipers and defrosters imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported windscreen wipers and defrosters worth $20.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 209 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply windscreen wipers and defrosters to Turkey?
Poland was the largest supplier with 33% of the value ($6.7 million), followed by Spain (13%) and the Czech Republic (11%). The top three together account for 57%, out of 46 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 325% on the year.
What is the average import price of windscreen wipers and defrosters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.11 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $13.33 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of windscreen wipers and defrosters to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.9 million in 2017 to $20.3 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2017 at $31.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export windscreen wipers and defrosters?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Italy and France. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $15.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for windscreen wipers and defrosters?
The HS code for windscreen wipers and defrosters is subheading 8512.40. 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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