Engine alternators and generators imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported engine alternators and generators worth $87.1 million (5.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $87.1M | 5.8K t |
| 2023 | $89.5M | 5.9K t |
| 2022 | $79.5M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $79.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $65.1M | 5.0K t |
| 2019 | $70.0M | 4.6K t |
| 2018 | $76.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2017 | $84.2M | 5.9K t |
Where Turkey imports engine alternators and generators from
The largest suppliers were Hungary (30%), China (19%), Italy (12%). Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+72% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hungary | $26.4M | 30% |
| China | $16.5M | 19% |
| Italy | $10.7M | 12% |
| Germany | $6.6M | 7.6% |
| Spain | $6.6M | 7.5% |
| France | $4.3M | 4.9% |
| Slovenia | $3.1M | 3.6% |
| Japan | $2.2M | 2.6% |
| India | $1.7M | 1.9% |
| United States | $1.6M | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.00 per kg, close to the world average of $15.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Engine alternators and generators exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported engine alternators and generators worth $78.6 million (6.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Germany (30%), Italy (17%), United Kingdom (11%). Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $23.6M | 30% |
| Italy | $13.4M | 17% |
| United Kingdom | $8.4M | 11% |
| Poland | $7.5M | 9.5% |
| Romania | $6.8M | 8.7% |
| France | $5.9M | 7.6% |
| Morocco | $4.4M | 5.6% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 2% |
| Kazakhstan | $672K | 0.9% |
| Brazil | $660K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey engine alternators and generators imports (HS 8511.50): 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 8511.50: Ignition or starting equipment: generators n.e.c. in heading no. 8511, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of engine alternators and generators imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported engine alternators and generators worth $87.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 16th of 222 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply engine alternators and generators to Turkey?
Hungary was the largest supplier with 30% of the value ($26.4 million), followed by China (19%) and Italy (12%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 72% on the year.
What is the average import price of engine alternators and generators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.00 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $15.62 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of engine alternators and generators to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $84.2 million in 2017 to $87.1 million in 2024, an increase of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $89.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $79.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export engine alternators and generators?
Yes. Turkey exported $78.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Italy and the United Kingdom. That compares with imports of $87.1 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for engine alternators and generators?
The HS code for engine alternators and generators is subheading 8511.50. 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 8511 page.
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