Carbon brushes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported carbon brushes worth $138.3 million (43.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 7% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $588.2 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 | $138.3M | 43.0K t |
| 2023 | $146.2M | 31.5K t |
| 2022 | $292.2M | 51.6K t |
| 2021 | $266.2M | 58.9K t |
| 2020 | $226.1M | 45.6K t |
| 2019 | $362.8M | 41.3K t |
| 2018 | $588.2M | 50.6K t |
| 2017 | $224.4M | 66.1K t |
Where Turkey imports carbon brushes from
The largest suppliers were Spain (29%), China (23%), India (16%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+202% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $40.0M | 29% |
| China | $31.8M | 23% |
| India | $22.7M | 16% |
| France | $19.0M | 14% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 4.2% |
| Japan | $5.4M | 3.9% |
| Austria | $3.8M | 2.7% |
| United States | $3.8M | 2.7% |
| Ukraine | $1.2M | 0.9% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 8545
| 8545.11 | Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces | 90% |
| 8545.20 | Carbon brushes: with or without metal, used for electrical purposes | 4.8% |
| 8545.90 | Carbon: lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes | 4.7% |
| 8545.19 | Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for other than furnaces | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8545.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.22 per kg, 66% above the world average of $1.94. 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.
Carbon brushes exports from Turkey
Exports of carbon brushes by Turkey reached $15.2 million in 2024 (1.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Kazakhstan (44%), India (8%), Iraq (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $6.6M | 44% |
| India | $1.3M | 8.5% |
| Iraq | $1.3M | 8.4% |
| Iran | $889K | 5.9% |
| Germany | $552K | 3.6% |
| Russia | $413K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $362K | 2.4% |
| Egypt | $301K | 2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $267K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $252K | 1.7% |
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 8545: Carbon electrodes, carbon brushes, lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon; with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of carbon brushes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported carbon brushes worth $138.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 43.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply carbon brushes to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($40.0 million), followed by China (23%) and India (16%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 54 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 498% on the year.
What is the average import price of carbon brushes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.22 per kg in 2024, 66% above the world average of $1.94 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 carbon brushes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $224.4 million in 2017 to $138.3 million in 2024, a fall of 38%. The peak was 2018 at $588.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export carbon brushes?
Yes. Turkey exported $15.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, India and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $123.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for carbon brushes?
The HS code for carbon brushes is heading 8545. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8545.11 (90% of the value) and 8545.20 (5%). 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 8545 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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