Electric motor imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of electric motor by Turkey reached $1.30 billion in 2024 (134.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 3% 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 | $1.30B | 134.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.34B | 133.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.15B | 125.6K t |
| 2021 | $1.01B | 115.2K t |
| 2020 | $827.2M | 97.2K t |
| 2019 | $770.9M | 93.5K t |
| 2018 | $753.1M | 98.9K t |
| 2017 | $787.0M | 105.1K t |
Where Turkey imports electric motor from
Most of the value came from China (38%), Germany (11%), United States (9%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+901% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $494.1M | 38% |
| Germany | $138.0M | 11% |
| United States | $123.0M | 9.4% |
| Italy | $58.9M | 4.5% |
| Slovakia | $42.2M | 3.2% |
| Netherlands | $37.5M | 2.9% |
| Mexico | $36.0M | 2.8% |
| Poland | $35.6M | 2.7% |
| France | $34.6M | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $34.6M | 2.7% |
Product types under HS 8501
| 8501.53 | Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 75kW | 18% |
| 8501.10 | Electric motors: of an output not exceeding 37.5W | 17% |
| 8501.31 | Electric motors and generators: DC, of an output not exceeding 750W | 16% |
| 8501.40 | Electric motors: AC motors, single-phase | 15% |
| 8501.52 | Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output exceeding 750W but not exceeding 75kW | 11% |
| 8501.64 | Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA | 6.8% |
| 8501.51 | Electric motors: AC motors, multi-phase, of an output not exceeding 750W | 4.3% |
| 8501.62 | Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 75kVA but not exceeding 375kVA | 4.2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8501.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.70 per kg, 28% below the world average of $13.41, 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 motor exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $371.6 million of electric motor in 2024 (41.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (10%), Kazakhstan (7%), Italy (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 22%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+135% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $36.8M | 9.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $25.4M | 6.8% |
| Italy | $20.7M | 5.6% |
| Egypt | $20.4M | 5.5% |
| Romania | $20.4M | 5.5% |
| Russia | $19.4M | 5.2% |
| Iran | $16.9M | 4.5% |
| France | $15.2M | 4.1% |
| Uzbekistan | $14.3M | 3.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $10.5M | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 8501: Electric motors and generators (excluding generating sets).
Common questions
What is the value of electric motor imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported electric motor worth $1.30 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 134.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 226 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply electric motor to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($494.1 million), followed by Germany (11%) and the United States (9%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 98 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 901% on the year.
What is the average import price of electric motor per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.70 per kg in 2024, 28% below the world average of $13.41 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of electric motor to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $787.0 million in 2017 to $1.30 billion in 2024, an increase of 65%. The peak was 2023 at $1.34 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export electric motor?
Yes. Turkey exported $371.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Kazakhstan and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $930.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for electric motor?
The HS code for electric motor is heading 8501. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8501.53 (18% of the value) and 8501.10 (17%). 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 8501 page.
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