Electrical components imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported electrical components worth $60.9 million (4.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 24% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2021, at $757.4 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 | $60.9M | 4.5K t |
| 2023 | $68.6M | 4.5K t |
| 2022 | $56.5M | 2.9K t |
| 2021 | $757.4M | 10.8K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 967 t |
| 2019 | $17.6M | 991 t |
| 2018 | $16.9M | 939 t |
| 2017 | $13.8M | 522 t |
Where Turkey imports electrical components from
China alone supplied 51% of it. Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+163% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $31.0M | 51% |
| United States | $4.9M | 8% |
| Taiwan | $4.2M | 6.9% |
| Germany | $4.0M | 6.6% |
| Japan | $2.3M | 3.8% |
| France | $1.4M | 2.3% |
| Slovenia | $1.2M | 2% |
| Thailand | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| Spain | $809K | 1.3% |
Product types under HS 8548
| 8548.90 | Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus: n.e.c. in chapter 85 | 98% |
| 8548.10 | Waste and scrap of primary cells, primary batteries and electric accumulators: spent primary cells, spent primary batteries and spent electric… | 2% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8548.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $13.60 per kg, 448% above the world average of $2.48. 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 components exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $19.1 million of electrical components in 2024 (892 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (17%), Saudi Arabia (14%), Azerbaijan (14%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+204% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $3.3M | 17% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.8M | 14% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.7M | 14% |
| United States | $1.1M | 5.9% |
| United Arab Emirates | $927K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $802K | 4.2% |
| Cyprus | $414K | 2.2% |
| Kazakhstan | $408K | 2.1% |
| India | $402K | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $378K | 2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 8548: Electrical parts of machinery or apparatus; not specified or elsewhere included in this chapter.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical components imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported electrical components worth $60.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical components to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 51% of the value ($31.0 million), followed by the United States (8%) and Taiwan (7%). The top three together account for 66%, out of 162 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 163% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical components per kg?
The average declared import value was about $13.60 per kg in 2024, 448% above the world average of $2.48 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 electrical components to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.8 million in 2017 to $60.9 million in 2024, an increase of 342%. The peak was 2021 at $757.4 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export electrical components?
Yes. Turkey exported $19.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Saudi Arabia and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $41.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical components?
The HS code for electrical components is heading 8548. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8548.90 (98% of the value) and 8548.10 (2%). 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 8548 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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