Accumulator imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported accumulator worth $1.69 billion (163.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 7% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 21% a year on average.
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 | $1.69B | 163.0K t |
| 2023 | $1.58B | 154.3K t |
| 2022 | $1.06B | 117.3K t |
| 2021 | $799.1M | 100.6K t |
| 2020 | $608.8M | 79.5K t |
| 2019 | $529.8M | 69.8K t |
| 2018 | $528.3M | 78.7K t |
| 2017 | $443.6M | 72.9K t |
Where Turkey imports accumulator from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Japan (15%), Hungary (14%). Among the main suppliers, Hungary grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $707.0M | 42% |
| Japan | $249.3M | 15% |
| Hungary | $238.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $73.4M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $65.8M | 3.9% |
| Spain | $62.1M | 3.7% |
| Malaysia | $47.5M | 2.8% |
| Czech Republic | $26.7M | 1.6% |
| South Korea | $24.0M | 1.4% |
| Italy | $23.6M | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 8507
| 8507.60 | Electric accumulators: lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | 73% |
| 8507.20 | Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | 11% |
| 8507.10 | Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | 9.5% |
| 8507.90 | Electric accumulators: parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8507 | 5.2% |
| 8507.30 | Electric accumulators: nickel-cadmium, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | 0.8% |
| 8507.80 | Electric accumulators: other than lead-acid, nickel-cadmium, nickel-iron, nickel-metal hydride and lithium-ion, including separators, whether or not… | 0.3% |
| 8507.50 | Electric accumulators: nickel-metal hydride, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square) | 0.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8507.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $10.40 per kg, 21% below the world average of $13.09, 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.
Accumulator exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $660.9 million of accumulator in 2024 (218.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (7%), United Kingdom (7%), Romania (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 21%. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+112% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $48.4M | 7.3% |
| United Kingdom | $46.1M | 7% |
| Romania | $41.5M | 6.3% |
| Egypt | $32.7M | 4.9% |
| Italy | $28.6M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $27.3M | 4.1% |
| United States | $26.6M | 4% |
| France | $21.4M | 3.2% |
| Iraq | $20.4M | 3.1% |
| Spain | $17.4M | 2.6% |
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 8507: Electric accumulators, including separators therefor; whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of accumulator imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported accumulator worth $1.69 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 163.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 224 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply accumulator to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($707.0 million), followed by Japan (15%) and Hungary (14%). The top three together account for 70%, out of 80 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 40% on the year.
What is the average import price of accumulator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $10.40 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $13.09 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 accumulator to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $443.6 million in 2017 to $1.69 billion in 2024, an increase of 282%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export accumulator?
Yes. Turkey exported $660.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, the United Kingdom and Romania. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $1.03 billion a year.
What is the HS code for accumulator?
The HS code for accumulator is heading 8507. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8507.60 (73% of the value) and 8507.20 (11%). 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 8507 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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