Electricity exports from Turkey: data and top buyer countries
Exports of electricity by Turkey reached $248.3 million in 2024. That is 12% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 19% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $248.3M | - |
| 2023 | $222.3M | - |
| 2022 | $271.2M | - |
| 2021 | $242.2M | - |
| 2020 | $90.5M | - |
| 2019 | $102.1M | - |
| 2018 | $103.5M | - |
| 2017 | $75.2M | - |
Where Turkey exports electricity to
Most of it went to Bulgaria (30%), Iraq (28%), Syria (23%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bulgaria | $75.3M | 30% |
| Iraq | $69.1M | 28% |
| Syria | $57.0M | 23% |
| Greece | $46.5M | 19% |
| Hungary | $433K | 0.2% |
Electricity imports to Turkey
Imports of electricity by Turkey reached $114.8 million in 2024. The largest suppliers were Georgia (46%), Bulgaria (26%), Azerbaijan (23%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Georgia | $53.0M | 46% |
| Bulgaria | $30.0M | 26% |
| Azerbaijan | $26.7M | 23% |
| Greece | $5.1M | 4.5% |
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 2716: Electrical energy.
Common questions
What is the value of electricity exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported electricity worth $248.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data. That ranks it 39th of 96 countries worldwide, with 0% of world exports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries buy electricity from Turkey?
Bulgaria was the largest buyer with 30% of the value ($75.3 million), followed by Iraq (28%) and Syria (23%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 5 buyer countries in total.
How have exports of electricity from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $75.2 million in 2017 to $248.3 million in 2024, an increase of 230%. The peak was 2022 at $271.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also import electricity?
Yes. Turkey imported $114.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Georgia, Bulgaria and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $133.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for electricity?
The HS code for electricity is heading 2716. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 2716.00. It sits in HS chapter 27 (mineral fuels, mineral oils and products of their distillation; bituminous substances; mineral waxes). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2716 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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