Electric heating resistors imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported electric heating resistors worth $146.5 million (11.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 212 countries. The value was almost unchanged 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 | $146.5M | 11.1K t |
| 2023 | $143.9M | 10.6K t |
| 2022 | $142.9M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $150.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2020 | $129.6M | 9.6K t |
| 2019 | $122.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2018 | $135.6M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $133.3M | 11.8K t |
Where Turkey imports electric heating resistors from
Most of the value came from China (29%), Romania (14%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, Vietnam grew fastest (+372% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $43.2M | 30% |
| Romania | $21.1M | 14% |
| Germany | $17.5M | 12% |
| Spain | $11.4M | 7.8% |
| Serbia | $11.4M | 7.8% |
| Poland | $10.1M | 6.9% |
| Italy | $8.8M | 6% |
| Vietnam | $4.2M | 2.9% |
| Austria | $4.1M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.21 per kg, 39% below the world average of $21.83, 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.
Electric heating resistors exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $83.9 million of electric heating resistors in 2024 (9.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Germany (29%), United States (11%), Poland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Belarus grew fastest (+354% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $24.2M | 29% |
| United States | $9.3M | 11% |
| Poland | $7.3M | 8.7% |
| Slovenia | $4.6M | 5.4% |
| Spain | $4.3M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 4.7% |
| Russia | $2.8M | 3.3% |
| Belarus | $2.1M | 2.6% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.0M | 2.4% |
| Romania | $1.7M | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey electric heating resistors imports (HS 8516.80): 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 8516.80: Resistors: electric heating, other than those of heading no. 8545.
Common questions
What is the value of electric heating resistors imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported electric heating resistors worth $146.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 212 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric heating resistors to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($43.2 million), followed by Romania (14%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 372% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric heating resistors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.21 per kg in 2024, 39% below the world average of $21.83 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 heating resistors to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $133.3 million in 2017 to $146.5 million in 2024, an increase of 10%. The peak was 2021 at $150.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $138.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export electric heating resistors?
Yes. Turkey exported $83.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, the United States and Poland. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $62.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric heating resistors?
The HS code for electric heating resistors is subheading 8516.80. 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 8516 page.
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