X-ray film imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported x-ray film worth $9.2 million (222 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 6% 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 | $9.2M | 222 t |
| 2023 | $8.7M | 191 t |
| 2022 | $6.0M | 182 t |
| 2021 | $4.1M | 111 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 102 t |
| 2019 | $5.2M | 166 t |
| 2018 | $6.0M | 186 t |
| 2017 | $5.8M | 225 t |
Where Turkey imports x-ray film from
The largest suppliers were Georgia (30%), Japan (17%), Netherlands (16%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+332% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $2.7M | 30% |
| Japan | $1.6M | 17% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 16% |
| United States | $1.3M | 14% |
| Belgium | $1.1M | 12% |
| Czech Republic | $351K | 3.8% |
| Luxembourg | $223K | 2.4% |
| China | $186K | 2% |
| Germany | $115K | 1.3% |
| France | $76K | 0.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $41.21 per kg, close to the world average of $36.83.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
X-ray film exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $2.3 million of x-ray film in 2024 (37 tonnes). Kazakhstan alone took 57% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+137% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $1.3M | 57% |
| Russia | $395K | 17% |
| Syria | $163K | 7% |
| Azerbaijan | $86K | 3.7% |
| Turkmenistan | $55K | 2.4% |
| Georgia | $49K | 2.1% |
| Cameroon | $43K | 1.8% |
| Iraq | $42K | 1.8% |
| Burkina Faso | $31K | 1.3% |
| Ecuador | $28K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey x-ray film imports (HS 3701.10): 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 3701.10: Photographic plates and film: for x-ray, in the flat, sensitised, unexposed, of any material other than paper, paperboard or textiles.
Common questions
What is the value of x-ray film imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported x-ray film worth $9.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 222 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 181 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 6% on 2023.
Which countries supply x-ray film to Turkey?
Georgia was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($2.7 million), followed by Japan (17%) and the Netherlands (16%). The top three together account for 63%, out of 18 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 332% on the year.
What is the average import price of x-ray film per kg?
The average declared import value was about $41.21 per kg in 2024, 12% above the world average of $36.83 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of x-ray film to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.8 million in 2017 to $9.2 million in 2024, an increase of 58%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $6.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export x-ray film?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Russia and Syria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for x-ray film?
The HS code for x-ray film is subheading 3701.10. It sits in HS chapter 37 (photographic or cinematographic goods). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3701 page.
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