Insulating fittings imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of insulating fittings by Turkey reached $222.5 million in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. Value rose 7% 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 | $222.5M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $207.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2022 | $160.5M | 6.9K t |
| 2021 | $146.3M | 6.9K t |
| 2020 | $115.3M | 5.9K t |
| 2019 | $109.5M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $142.3M | 6.0K t |
| 2017 | $150.2M | 7.0K t |
Where Turkey imports insulating fittings from
The largest suppliers were Japan (13%), China (12%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 37%. Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $29.6M | 13% |
| China | $27.6M | 12% |
| Germany | $26.2M | 12% |
| Mexico | $17.7M | 7.9% |
| Thailand | $16.4M | 7.4% |
| South Korea | $15.5M | 7% |
| Italy | $13.3M | 6% |
| United States | $13.3M | 6% |
| Belgium | $11.1M | 5% |
| Vietnam | $5.5M | 2.5% |
Product types under HS 8547
| 8547.20 | Insulating fittings: of plastics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no.… | 89% |
| 8547.90 | Insulating fittings: (other than of ceramics or plastics), for electrical machines, appliances and equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546 | 7% |
| 8547.10 | Insulating fittings: of ceramics, for electrical machines, of insulating material only (except minor assembly parts), excluding those of heading no.… | 4.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 8547.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.59 per kg, 30% above the world average of $18.88. 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.
Insulating fittings exports from Turkey
Exports of insulating fittings by Turkey reached $37.7 million in 2024 (2.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (13%), Spain (7%), Bulgaria (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 28%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+168% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.0M | 13% |
| Spain | $2.8M | 7.4% |
| Bulgaria | $2.7M | 7.2% |
| Egypt | $2.4M | 6.5% |
| Austria | $2.2M | 5.7% |
| France | $1.8M | 4.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.6M | 4.4% |
| United States | $1.4M | 3.8% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| India | $1.1M | 2.9% |
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 8547: Insulating fittings; for electrical machines, appliances, equipment, excluding insulators of heading no. 8546, electrical conduit tubing and joints therefore.
Common questions
What is the value of insulating fittings imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported insulating fittings worth $222.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 9.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 219 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was up 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulating fittings to Turkey?
Japan was the largest supplier with 13% of the value ($29.6 million), followed by China (12%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 37%, out of 76 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulating fittings per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.59 per kg in 2024, 30% above the world average of $18.88 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 insulating fittings to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $150.2 million in 2017 to $222.5 million in 2024, an increase of 48%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export insulating fittings?
Yes. Turkey exported $37.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Spain and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $184.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulating fittings?
The HS code for insulating fittings is heading 8547. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 8547.20 (89% of the value) and 8547.90 (7%). 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 8547 page.
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