Electric cars imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported electric cars worth $2.50 billion (139.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 5% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 105% 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 | $2.50B | 139.5K t |
| 2023 | $2.38B | 120.9K t |
| 2022 | $620.1M | 25.0K t |
| 2021 | $270.9M | 9.7K t |
| 2020 | $197.0M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $15.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $19.2M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $16.7M | 1.3K t |
Where Turkey imports electric cars from
Most of the value came from Germany (47%), South Korea (15%), France (6%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+339% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.17B | 47% |
| South Korea | $381.9M | 15% |
| France | $153.7M | 6.2% |
| United Kingdom | $152.9M | 6.1% |
| Spain | $141.2M | 5.7% |
| China | $119.1M | 4.8% |
| Hungary | $109.1M | 4.4% |
| Belgium | $88.6M | 3.5% |
| Czech Republic | $59.4M | 2.4% |
| Poland | $45.9M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.92 per kg, close to the world average of $18.28.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electric cars exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $109.6 million of electric cars in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Netherlands (30%), United Kingdom (20%), Germany (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $33.3M | 30% |
| United Kingdom | $21.6M | 20% |
| Germany | $15.1M | 14% |
| Jordan | $8.0M | 7.3% |
| Slovenia | $7.9M | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $6.6M | 6% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.4M | 2.2% |
| Italy | $2.0M | 1.8% |
| Albania | $1.9M | 1.7% |
| Romania | $1.8M | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey electric cars imports (HS 8703.80): 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 8703.80: Vehicles: with only electric motor for propulsion.
Common questions
What is the value of electric cars imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported electric cars worth $2.50 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 139.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 208 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric cars to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 47% of the value ($1.17 billion), followed by South Korea (15%) and France (6%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 339% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric cars per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.92 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $18.28 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electric cars to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.7 million in 2017 to $2.50 billion in 2024. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $752.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export electric cars?
Yes. Turkey exported $109.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Netherlands, the United Kingdom and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.39 billion a year.
What is the HS code for electric cars?
The HS code for electric cars is subheading 8703.80. It sits in HS chapter 87 (vehicles; other than railway or tramway rolling stock, and parts and accessories thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8703 page.
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