Ceramic insulators imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $12.7 million of ceramic insulators in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $19.7 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 | $12.7M | 2.9K t |
| 2023 | $14.4M | 4.4K t |
| 2022 | $9.8M | 2.4K t |
| 2021 | $16.9M | 3.3K t |
| 2020 | $12.5M | 2.6K t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $15.3M | 4.6K t |
| 2017 | $19.7M | 4.4K t |
Where Turkey imports ceramic insulators from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Italy (22%), France (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+272% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.1M | 24% |
| Italy | $2.8M | 22% |
| France | $1.5M | 12% |
| India | $1.5M | 11% |
| Romania | $645K | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $591K | 4.7% |
| Sweden | $509K | 4% |
| Germany | $469K | 3.7% |
| Poland | $289K | 2.3% |
| Pakistan | $273K | 2.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.46 per kg, 23% above the world average of $3.64. 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.
Ceramic insulators exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported ceramic insulators worth $10.8 million (1.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Egypt (20%), Algeria (8%), Argentina (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+825% on the year before).
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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 8546.20: Electrical insulators: of ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic insulators imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported ceramic insulators worth $12.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 183 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic insulators to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($3.1 million), followed by Italy (22%) and France (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 43 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 272% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.46 per kg in 2024, 23% above the world average of $3.64 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic insulators to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.7 million in 2017 to $12.7 million in 2024, a fall of 35%. The peak was 2017 at $19.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export ceramic insulators?
Yes. Turkey exported $10.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Algeria and Argentina. That compares with imports of $12.7 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for ceramic insulators?
The HS code for ceramic insulators is subheading 8546.20. 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 8546 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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