Lamp ballasts imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported lamp ballasts worth $3.9 million (261 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 21% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $20.4 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 | $3.9M | 261 t |
| 2023 | $3.9M | 251 t |
| 2022 | $3.7M | 255 t |
| 2021 | $6.8M | 564 t |
| 2020 | $8.2M | 723 t |
| 2019 | $7.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $14.3M | 1.8K t |
| 2017 | $20.4M | 2.0K t |
Where Turkey imports lamp ballasts from
The largest suppliers were China (24%), Germany (15%), Bulgaria (15%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+305% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $909K | 24% |
| Germany | $591K | 15% |
| Bulgaria | $579K | 15% |
| United States | $505K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $267K | 6.9% |
| Italy | $158K | 4.1% |
| Dominican Republic | $131K | 3.4% |
| Poland | $115K | 3% |
| France | $111K | 2.9% |
| Austria | $111K | 2.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.80 per kg, 35% below the world average of $22.64, 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.
Lamp ballasts exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported lamp ballasts worth $1.5 million (97 tonnes). Most of it went to Switzerland (15%), Libya (11%), Turkmenistan (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Switzerland | $222K | 15% |
| Libya | $161K | 11% |
| Turkmenistan | $107K | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $106K | 7% |
| Germany | $81K | 5.4% |
| Indonesia | $80K | 5.3% |
| Iran | $66K | 4.4% |
| Poland | $59K | 3.9% |
| Philippines | $52K | 3.4% |
| Singapore | $50K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey lamp ballasts imports (HS 8504.10): 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 8504.10: Discharge lamps or tubes: ballasts therefor.
Common questions
What is the value of lamp ballasts imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lamp ballasts worth $3.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 261 tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply lamp ballasts to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($909 thousand), followed by Germany (15%) and Bulgaria (15%). The top three together account for 54%, out of 37 supplier countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 305% on the year.
What is the average import price of lamp ballasts per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.80 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $22.64 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lamp ballasts to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.4 million in 2017 to $3.9 million in 2024, a fall of 81%. The peak was 2017 at $20.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export lamp ballasts?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Switzerland, Libya and Turkmenistan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $2.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for lamp ballasts?
The HS code for lamp ballasts is subheading 8504.10. 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 8504 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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