Circuit breakers imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported circuit breakers worth $270.3 million (11.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. Value fell 18% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $270.3M | 11.8K t |
| 2023 | $331.0M | 14.9K t |
| 2022 | $230.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2021 | $207.3M | 9.1K t |
| 2020 | $161.5M | 7.6K t |
| 2019 | $140.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2018 | $200.6M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $192.0M | 9.2K t |
Where Turkey imports circuit breakers from
Most of the value came from China (26%), Italy (16%), Czech Republic (12%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+66% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $71.6M | 27% |
| Italy | $44.1M | 16% |
| Czech Republic | $33.4M | 12% |
| Germany | $25.8M | 9.6% |
| India | $21.0M | 7.8% |
| France | $13.0M | 4.8% |
| Bulgaria | $11.0M | 4.1% |
| Thailand | $7.0M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $5.9M | 2.2% |
| Hungary | $5.5M | 2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $22.95 per kg, 22% below the world average of $29.28, 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.
Circuit breakers exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported circuit breakers worth $148.0 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to France (38%), Iran (10%), Czech Republic (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Bulgaria grew fastest (+325% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $55.7M | 38% |
| Iran | $15.0M | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $11.1M | 7.5% |
| Iraq | $9.4M | 6.3% |
| Bulgaria | $8.0M | 5.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $5.1M | 3.5% |
| Georgia | $4.2M | 2.8% |
| Belarus | $3.6M | 2.4% |
| Turkmenistan | $2.6M | 1.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.5M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey circuit breakers imports (HS 8536.20): 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 8536.20: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of circuit breakers imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported circuit breakers worth $270.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply circuit breakers to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 26% of the value ($71.6 million), followed by Italy (16%) and the Czech Republic (12%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 66 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 66% on the year.
What is the average import price of circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $22.95 per kg in 2024, 22% below the world average of $29.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of circuit breakers to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $192.0 million in 2017 to $270.3 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $331.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $216.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export circuit breakers?
Yes. Turkey exported $148.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Iran and the Czech Republic. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $122.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for circuit breakers?
The HS code for circuit breakers is subheading 8536.20. 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 8536 page.
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