Diodes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported diodes worth $37.7 million (396 tonnes). That is 13% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $47.9 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 | $37.7M | 396 t |
| 2023 | $43.2M | 492 t |
| 2022 | $47.0M | 451 t |
| 2021 | $47.9M | 542 t |
| 2020 | $32.5M | 439 t |
| 2019 | $29.0M | 333 t |
| 2018 | $35.1M | 449 t |
| 2017 | $44.3M | 505 t |
Where Turkey imports diodes from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $21.4M | 57% |
| Taiwan | $5.6M | 15% |
| Thailand | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| United States | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Philippines | $1.2M | 3.1% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.1M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $990K | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $663K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $380K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $95.08 per kg, 243% above the world average of $27.73. 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.
Diodes exports from Turkey
Exports of diodes by Turkey reached $3.3 million in 2024 (35 tonnes). Most of it went to Singapore (30%), Kazakhstan (21%), Egypt (14%). Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Singapore | $982K | 30% |
| Kazakhstan | $688K | 21% |
| Egypt | $471K | 15% |
| China | $153K | 4.7% |
| Spain | $83K | 2.6% |
| Hong Kong | $81K | 2.5% |
| United States | $71K | 2.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $58K | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $55K | 1.7% |
| Mauritania | $50K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey diodes imports (HS 8541.10): 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 8541.10: Electrical apparatus: diodes, other than photosensitive or light-emitting diodes (LED).
Common questions
What is the value of diodes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported diodes worth $37.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 396 tonnes. That ranks it 30th of 203 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply diodes to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 57% of the value ($21.4 million), followed by Taiwan (15%) and Thailand (4%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 55% on the year.
What is the average import price of diodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $95.08 per kg in 2024, 243% above the world average of $27.73 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of diodes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $44.3 million in 2017 to $37.7 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2021 at $47.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $39.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export diodes?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Singapore, Kazakhstan and Egypt. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $34.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for diodes?
The HS code for diodes is subheading 8541.10. 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 8541 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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