Electrical insulators imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $40.0 million of electrical insulators in 2024 (6.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 25% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $53.5 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 | $40.0M | 6.2K t |
| 2023 | $53.5M | 10.9K t |
| 2022 | $34.7M | 6.1K t |
| 2021 | $41.4M | 7.8K t |
| 2020 | $39.7M | 10.9K t |
| 2019 | $27.5M | 5.3K t |
| 2018 | $33.3M | 7.1K t |
| 2017 | $37.2M | 6.2K t |
Where Turkey imports electrical insulators from
The largest suppliers were China (37%), Italy (19%), France (16%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+110% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.9M | 37% |
| Italy | $7.5M | 19% |
| France | $6.6M | 16% |
| India | $2.0M | 5.1% |
| Switzerland | $2.0M | 5% |
| Germany | $1.7M | 4.2% |
| Sweden | $864K | 2.2% |
| Romania | $740K | 1.9% |
| United States | $669K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $437K | 1.1% |
Product types under HS 8546
| 8546.90 | Electrical insulators: other than of glass and ceramics | 65% |
| 8546.20 | Electrical insulators: of ceramics | 32% |
| 8546.10 | Electrical insulators: of glass | 3.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8546.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.51 per kg, close to the world average of $5.96.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electrical insulators exports from Turkey
Exports of electrical insulators by Turkey reached $28.7 million in 2024 (3.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Egypt (9%), Italy (9%), Turkmenistan (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 23%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+491% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $2.5M | 8.8% |
| Italy | $2.5M | 8.6% |
| Turkmenistan | $1.6M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.6M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 4.5% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| Russia | $1.0M | 3.5% |
| Algeria | $947K | 3.3% |
| France | $850K | 3% |
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 8546: Electrical insulators of any material.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical insulators imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported electrical insulators worth $40.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 212 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical insulators to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($14.9 million), followed by Italy (19%) and France (16%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 110% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical insulators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.51 per kg in 2024, 9% above the world average of $5.96 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 insulators to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.2 million in 2017 to $40.0 million in 2024, an increase of 8%. The peak was 2023 at $53.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export electrical insulators?
Yes. Turkey exported $28.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, Italy and Turkmenistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $11.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical insulators?
The HS code for electrical insulators is heading 8546. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8546.90 (65% of the value) and 8546.20 (32%). 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 8546 page.
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