Air-zinc batteries imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of air-zinc batteries by Turkey reached $7.5 million in 2024 (113 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 4% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $7.5M | 113 t |
| 2023 | $7.2M | 121 t |
| 2022 | $5.2M | 93 t |
| 2021 | $6.4M | 170 t |
| 2020 | $5.5M | 95 t |
| 2019 | $4.6M | 52 t |
| 2018 | $4.4M | 54 t |
| 2017 | $3.8M | 45 t |
Where Turkey imports air-zinc batteries from
Most of the value came from Germany (48%), Canada (21%), United Kingdom (18%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+274% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.6M | 48% |
| Canada | $1.5M | 21% |
| United Kingdom | $1.4M | 18% |
| China | $460K | 6.2% |
| Poland | $399K | 5.3% |
| Denmark | $139K | 1.9% |
| Switzerland | $12K | 0.2% |
| Hong Kong | $4K | 0.1% |
| United States | $2K | 0% |
| Belgium | $1K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $66.01 per kg, 188% above the world average of $22.89. 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.
Air-zinc batteries exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $232 thousand of air-zinc batteries in 2024 (17 tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (46%), Lebanon (18%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $107K | 46% |
| Lebanon | $41K | 18% |
| United States | $27K | 12% |
| Russia | $25K | 11% |
| Cyprus | $9K | 4% |
| Israel | $9K | 3.9% |
| Georgia | $7K | 3.2% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $3K | 1.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $1K | 0.5% |
| Libya | $1K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey air-zinc batteries imports (HS 8506.60): 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 8506.60: Cells and batteries: primary, air-zinc.
Common questions
What is the value of air-zinc batteries imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported air-zinc batteries worth $7.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 113 tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 164 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply air-zinc batteries to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($3.6 million), followed by Canada (21%) and the United Kingdom (18%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 10 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 274% on the year.
What is the average import price of air-zinc batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $66.01 per kg in 2024, 188% above the world average of $22.89 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of air-zinc batteries to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.8 million in 2017 to $7.5 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $5.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export air-zinc batteries?
Yes. Turkey exported $232 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Lebanon and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for air-zinc batteries?
The HS code for air-zinc batteries is subheading 8506.60. 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 8506 page.
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