Furnace carbon electrodes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported furnace carbon electrodes worth $124.2 million (42.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 156 countries for imports of this product. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 6% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $577.4 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 | $124.2M | 42.4K t |
| 2023 | $129.3M | 30.1K t |
| 2022 | $276.6M | 50.6K t |
| 2021 | $252.8M | 57.4K t |
| 2020 | $212.3M | 43.2K t |
| 2019 | $352.5M | 40.4K t |
| 2018 | $577.4M | 49.4K t |
| 2017 | $197.8M | 44.1K t |
Where Turkey imports furnace carbon electrodes from
Most of the value came from Spain (32%), China (24%), India (18%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+201% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $39.5M | 32% |
| China | $29.6M | 24% |
| India | $22.6M | 18% |
| France | $18.7M | 15% |
| Japan | $5.2M | 4.2% |
| Austria | $3.5M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $3.3M | 2.7% |
| Ukraine | $1.2M | 1% |
| Egypt | $224K | 0.2% |
| Bulgaria | $72K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.93 per kg, 24% above the world average of $2.37. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Furnace carbon electrodes exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $9.6 million of furnace carbon electrodes in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Kazakhstan alone took 68% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
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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 8545.11: Carbon electrodes: with or without metal, of a kind used for furnaces.
Common questions
What is the value of furnace carbon electrodes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported furnace carbon electrodes worth $124.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 42.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 156 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply furnace carbon electrodes to Turkey?
Spain was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($39.5 million), followed by China (24%) and India (18%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Ukraine grew fastest among the top ten, up 500% on the year.
What is the average import price of furnace carbon electrodes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.93 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $2.37 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of furnace carbon electrodes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $197.8 million in 2017 to $124.2 million in 2024, a fall of 37%. The peak was 2018 at $577.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $265.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export furnace carbon electrodes?
Yes. Turkey exported $9.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, India and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $114.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for furnace carbon electrodes?
The HS code for furnace carbon electrodes is subheading 8545.11. 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 8545 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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