Expected new price hikes on mobile phones and sectoral evaluations
MOBISAD President Mustafa Kemal Turnacı stated that mobile phone prices could increase due to the high tax burden and the global chip crisis, advising consumers not to postpone their purchases.
MOBISAD Chairman of the Board Mustafa Kemal Turnacı announced that new price hikes on mobile phones are imminent due to the global chip crisis, economic developments, and the heavy tax burden, advising citizens not to postpone their purchases.
New Model Prices and Changes
Following Apple's introduction of its new models, high-rate increases were observed in the prices of certain iPhones in Turkey. The price of the iPhone 17 rose to 99,999 TL, the iPhone 17e to 72,999 TL, and the iPhone Air to 122,999 TL.
Global Chip Crisis and Markets
The crisis in semiconductor and chip production in global markets is among the key factors driving up mobile phone prices worldwide. Experts emphasize that external conditions, combined with conditions in the Turkish economy, could trigger new price increases.
Pre-Order Process and New Models
Pre-orders have begun to be accepted for Apple's new series models, namely the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and iPhone Duo. It is stated that due to the high starting prices of the new models, a decrease in pre-order demand may occur compared to previous years.
Tax Burden on Mobile Phones
High tax rates rank among the most significant factors affecting mobile phone prices in Turkey. Combined with the Special Consumption Tax (SCT), TRT banderole, Ministry of Culture share, and VAT items, the total tax burden on upper-segment devices can exceed 100 percent.