Insulators (other materials) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported insulators (other materials) worth $26.1 million (2.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 16% 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 | $26.1M | 2.6K t |
| 2023 | $31.0M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $20.5M | 1.3K t |
| 2021 | $20.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $18.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $13.9M | 870 t |
| 2018 | $15.6M | 961 t |
| 2017 | $16.1M | 1.0K t |
Where Turkey imports insulators (other materials) from
Most of the value came from China (41%), France (19%), Italy (18%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+164% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.8M | 41% |
| France | $5.1M | 19% |
| Italy | $4.7M | 18% |
| Switzerland | $1.4M | 5.5% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| India | $562K | 2.2% |
| United States | $495K | 1.9% |
| United Kingdom | $376K | 1.4% |
| Sweden | $316K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $134K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.97 per kg, 21% below the world average of $12.56, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Insulators (other materials) exports from Turkey
Exports of insulators (other materials) by Turkey reached $17.7 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (14%), Spain (9%), Turkmenistan (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Azerbaijan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $2.4M | 14% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 8.6% |
| Turkmenistan | $1.5M | 8.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $1.3M | 7.4% |
| Germany | $1.2M | 6.5% |
| Russia | $774K | 4.4% |
| Mexico | $599K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $524K | 3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $477K | 2.7% |
| Georgia | $449K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey insulators (other materials) imports (HS 8546.90): 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 8546.90: Electrical insulators: other than of glass and ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of insulators (other materials) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported insulators (other materials) worth $26.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 211 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply insulators (other materials) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($10.8 million), followed by France (19%) and Italy (18%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 164% on the year.
What is the average import price of insulators (other materials) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.97 per kg in 2024, 21% below the world average of $12.56 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of insulators (other materials) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.1 million in 2017 to $26.1 million in 2024, an increase of 62%. The peak was 2023 at $31.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $20.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export insulators (other materials)?
Yes. Turkey exported $17.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Spain and Turkmenistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for insulators (other materials)?
The HS code for insulators (other materials) is subheading 8546.90. 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 8546 page.
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