High capacity AC alternators imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported high capacity ac alternators worth $89.1 million (7.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. That is 83% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $89.1M | 7.4K t |
| 2023 | $48.6M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $61.3M | 8.9K t |
| 2021 | $24.1M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $31.9M | 5.4K t |
| 2019 | $30.8M | 3.8K t |
| 2018 | $34.7M | 3.8K t |
| 2017 | $45.1M | 5.5K t |
Where Turkey imports high capacity ac alternators from
The largest suppliers were Netherlands (39%), China (18%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Netherlands | $34.6M | 39% |
| China | $16.0M | 18% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 7.5% |
| Czech Republic | $4.9M | 5.5% |
| India | $4.8M | 5.4% |
| Romania | $4.3M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $3.8M | 4.3% |
| France | $2.6M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $2.6M | 2.9% |
| Norway | $1.6M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $12.00 per kg, close to the world average of $10.46.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
High capacity AC alternators exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported high capacity ac alternators worth $18.6 million (2.1 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (47%), Uzbekistan (40%), Belgium (2%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+185% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $8.7M | 47% |
| Uzbekistan | $7.5M | 40% |
| Belgium | $456K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $430K | 2.3% |
| Mauritius | $190K | 1% |
| Chile | $134K | 0.7% |
| France | $105K | 0.6% |
| Libya | $102K | 0.6% |
| Nigeria | $94K | 0.5% |
| Malta | $91K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey high capacity ac alternators imports (HS 8501.64): 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 8501.64: Electric generators: AC generators, (alternators), of an output exceeding 750kVA.
Common questions
What is the value of high capacity ac alternators imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported high capacity ac alternators worth $89.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 205 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 83% on 2023.
Which countries supply high capacity ac alternators to Turkey?
The Netherlands was the largest supplier with 39% of the value ($34.6 million), followed by China (18%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 406% on the year.
What is the average import price of high capacity ac alternators per kg?
The average declared import value was about $12.00 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $10.46 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of high capacity ac alternators to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.1 million in 2017 to $89.1 million in 2024, an increase of 98%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $45.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export high capacity ac alternators?
Yes. Turkey exported $18.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Uzbekistan and Belgium. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $70.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for high capacity ac alternators?
The HS code for high capacity ac alternators is subheading 8501.64. 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 8501 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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