Electromagnet imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported electromagnet worth $116.6 million (13.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 5% on 2023. 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 | $116.6M | 13.2K t |
| 2023 | $111.4M | 11.9K t |
| 2022 | $115.5M | 12.6K t |
| 2021 | $86.1M | 11.6K t |
| 2020 | $71.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2019 | $67.5M | 8.1K t |
| 2018 | $77.5M | 9.2K t |
| 2017 | $76.7M | 10.2K t |
Where Turkey imports electromagnet from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Germany (18%), Italy (10%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+144% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $56.2M | 48% |
| Germany | $21.2M | 18% |
| Italy | $12.2M | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $7.3M | 6.2% |
| France | $4.2M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $3.3M | 2.8% |
| United States | $1.9M | 1.6% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 1.3% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 0.9% |
| Spain | $762K | 0.7% |
Product types under HS 8505
| 8505.11 | Magnets: permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, of metal | 31% |
| 8505.90 | Magnets: electro-magnets, holding devices and parts n.e.c. in heading no. 8505 | 31% |
| 8505.19 | Magnets: permanent magnets and articles intended to become permanent magnets after magnetisation, other than of metal | 23% |
| 8505.20 | Magnets: electro-magnetic couplings, clutches and brakes | 15% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8505.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $8.87 per kg, 43% below the world average of $15.58, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Electromagnet exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $57.2 million of electromagnet in 2024 (3.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Hungary (33%), Germany (13%), China (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Kyrgyzstan grew fastest (+974% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $19.1M | 33% |
| Germany | $7.2M | 13% |
| China | $5.6M | 9.8% |
| Mexico | $5.4M | 9.4% |
| United States | $2.3M | 4% |
| South Korea | $1.5M | 2.7% |
| Belarus | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $1.2M | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $949K | 1.7% |
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 8505: Electro-magnets; permanent magnets, intended permanent magnets; electro-magnetic, permanent magnet chucks, clamps, similar; electromagnetic couplings, clutches, brakes; electro-magnetic lifting heads.
Common questions
What is the value of electromagnet imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported electromagnet worth $116.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 25th of 220 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply electromagnet to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($56.2 million), followed by Germany (18%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 77%, out of 68 supplier countries in total. The United Kingdom grew fastest among the top ten, up 144% on the year.
What is the average import price of electromagnet per kg?
The average declared import value was about $8.87 per kg in 2024, 43% below the world average of $15.58 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 electromagnet to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $76.7 million in 2017 to $116.6 million in 2024, an increase of 52%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export electromagnet?
Yes. Turkey exported $57.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Hungary, Germany and China. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $59.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for electromagnet?
The HS code for electromagnet is heading 8505. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8505.11 (31% of the value) and 8505.90 (31%). 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 8505 page.
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