Electrical carbon articles imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $6.5 million of electrical carbon articles in 2024 (367 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 22% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% 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 | $6.5M | 367 t |
| 2023 | $5.4M | 344 t |
| 2022 | $6.5M | 283 t |
| 2021 | $4.6M | 308 t |
| 2020 | $1.9M | 135 t |
| 2019 | $3.1M | 225 t |
| 2018 | $3.3M | 223 t |
| 2017 | $3.4M | 359 t |
Where Turkey imports electrical carbon articles from
Most of the value came from United States (50%), China (10%), Hungary (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+426% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $3.2M | 50% |
| China | $644K | 9.9% |
| Hungary | $570K | 8.7% |
| Germany | $433K | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $397K | 6.1% |
| United Kingdom | $369K | 5.7% |
| Poland | $315K | 4.8% |
| France | $121K | 1.9% |
| Italy | $103K | 1.6% |
| Romania | $70K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $17.80 per kg, 140% above the world average of $7.42. 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.
Electrical carbon articles exports from Turkey
Exports of electrical carbon articles by Turkey reached $1.9 million in 2024 (117 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iraq (17%), Russia (15%), Uzbekistan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 39%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+592% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $325K | 17% |
| Russia | $289K | 15% |
| Uzbekistan | $132K | 6.8% |
| Morocco | $103K | 5.3% |
| Tunisia | $96K | 4.9% |
| Belarus | $86K | 4.4% |
| Germany | $74K | 3.8% |
| France | $73K | 3.8% |
| Libya | $71K | 3.7% |
| Cyprus | $66K | 3.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey electrical carbon articles imports (HS 8545.90): 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 8545.90: Carbon: lamp carbons, battery carbons and other articles of graphite or other carbon, with or without metal, of a kind used for electrical purposes.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical carbon articles imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported electrical carbon articles worth $6.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 367 tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 183 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 22% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical carbon articles to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($3.2 million), followed by China (10%) and Hungary (9%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 980% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical carbon articles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $17.80 per kg in 2024, 140% above the world average of $7.42 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of electrical carbon articles to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.4 million in 2017 to $6.5 million in 2024, an increase of 94%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $4.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export electrical carbon articles?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Russia and Uzbekistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical carbon articles?
The HS code for electrical carbon articles is subheading 8545.90. 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 8545 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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