Generator imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $864.2 million of generator in 2024 (87.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 6th of 222 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 5% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $1.09 billion.
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 | $864.2M | 87.4K t |
| 2023 | $821.7M | 90.1K t |
| 2022 | $510.4M | 46.3K t |
| 2021 | $784.1M | 79.8K t |
| 2020 | $1.09B | 108.6K t |
| 2019 | $622.5M | 54.7K t |
| 2018 | $685.3M | 57.9K t |
| 2017 | $707.5M | 64.6K t |
Where Turkey imports generator from
Most of the value came from Germany (46%), China (24%), Denmark (4%). Among the main suppliers, Norway grew fastest (+212% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $396.8M | 46% |
| China | $206.0M | 24% |
| Denmark | $38.6M | 4.5% |
| India | $37.7M | 4.4% |
| France | $36.0M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $31.9M | 3.7% |
| Norway | $22.7M | 2.6% |
| Spain | $16.3M | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $15.5M | 1.8% |
| Netherlands | $13.0M | 1.5% |
Product types under HS 8502
| 8502.31 | Electric generating sets: wind-powered, (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines) | 62% |
| 8502.13 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 375kVA | 16% |
| 8502.39 | Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered | 7% |
| 8502.20 | Electric generating sets: with spark-ignition internal combustion piston engines | 6.4% |
| 8502.11 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output not exceeding… | 4.3% |
| 8502.12 | Electric generating sets: with compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines (diesel or semi-diesel engines), of an output exceeding 75kVA… | 4.1% |
| 8502.40 | Electric rotary converters | 0.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8502.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.88 per kg, close to the world average of $10.49.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Generator exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $665.2 million of generator in 2024 (66.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Most of it went to Ukraine (16%), Iraq (9%), Kazakhstan (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 30%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ukraine | $105.9M | 16% |
| Iraq | $63.0M | 9.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $33.7M | 5.1% |
| Cyprus | $31.9M | 4.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $31.2M | 4.7% |
| Libya | $22.0M | 3.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $21.5M | 3.2% |
| Turkmenistan | $20.5M | 3.1% |
| United States | $17.6M | 2.7% |
| Bulgaria | $14.1M | 2.1% |
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 8502: Electric generating sets and rotary converters.
Common questions
What is the value of generator imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported generator worth $864.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 87.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 222 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply generator to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 46% of the value ($396.8 million), followed by China (24%) and Denmark (4%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 56 supplier countries in total. Norway grew fastest among the top ten, up 212% on the year.
What is the average import price of generator per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.88 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $10.49 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 generator to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $707.5 million in 2017 to $864.2 million in 2024, an increase of 22%. The peak was 2020 at $1.09 billion. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export generator?
Yes. Turkey exported $665.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ukraine, Iraq and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $199.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for generator?
The HS code for generator is heading 8502. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8502.31 (62% of the value) and 8502.13 (16%). 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 8502 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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