Electrical switches imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $366.6 million of electrical switches in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $366.6M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $373.1M | 8.4K t |
| 2022 | $325.9M | 7.1K t |
| 2021 | $322.2M | 7.5K t |
| 2020 | $277.7M | 6.5K t |
| 2019 | $263.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2018 | $294.1M | 6.4K t |
| 2017 | $319.1M | 9.2K t |
Where Turkey imports electrical switches from
The largest suppliers were China (22%), Germany (17%), Italy (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 48%. Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+62% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $80.3M | 22% |
| Germany | $60.7M | 17% |
| Italy | $36.6M | 10% |
| France | $19.5M | 5.3% |
| United States | $18.6M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $13.6M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $12.6M | 3.4% |
| Czech Republic | $12.5M | 3.4% |
| Spain | $9.9M | 2.7% |
| Tunisia | $9.3M | 2.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $45.25 per kg, close to the world average of $51.50.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electrical switches exports from Turkey
Exports of electrical switches by Turkey reached $161.9 million in 2024 (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (25%), France (5%), Russia (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Czech Republic grew fastest (+244% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $41.1M | 25% |
| France | $7.7M | 4.7% |
| Russia | $7.6M | 4.7% |
| Poland | $4.5M | 2.8% |
| Hungary | $4.4M | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $4.4M | 2.7% |
| Czech Republic | $4.4M | 2.7% |
| Iraq | $4.3M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $4.0M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $3.9M | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey electrical switches imports (HS 8536.50): 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 8536.50: Electrical apparatus: switches n.e.c. in heading no. 8536, for a voltage not exceeding 1000 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of electrical switches imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported electrical switches worth $366.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 2% on 2023.
Which countries supply electrical switches to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 22% of the value ($80.3 million), followed by Germany (17%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 48%, out of 104 supplier countries in total. South Korea grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average import price of electrical switches per kg?
The average declared import value was about $45.25 per kg in 2024, 12% below the world average of $51.50 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of electrical switches to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $319.1 million in 2017 to $366.6 million in 2024, an increase of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $373.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $317.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export electrical switches?
Yes. Turkey exported $161.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, France and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $204.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for electrical switches?
The HS code for electrical switches is subheading 8536.50. 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 8536 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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