Lead-acid starter batteries exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $467.9 million of lead-acid starter batteries in 2024 (188.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 156 countries for exports of this product. Value rose 16% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $467.9M | 188.2K t |
| 2023 | $402.9M | 164.0K t |
| 2022 | $454.4M | 192.8K t |
| 2021 | $408.7M | 187.0K t |
| 2020 | $279.9M | 135.0K t |
| 2019 | $306.4M | 140.4K t |
| 2018 | $307.3M | 130.1K t |
| 2017 | $249.3M | 106.0K t |
Where Turkey exports lead-acid starter batteries to
Most of it went to United Kingdom (9%), Russia (9%), Egypt (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 24%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+123% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | $42.8M | 9.2% |
| Russia | $40.7M | 8.7% |
| Egypt | $27.2M | 5.8% |
| United States | $24.8M | 5.3% |
| Italy | $21.4M | 4.6% |
| France | $19.0M | 4.1% |
| Iraq | $16.3M | 3.5% |
| Libya | $16.2M | 3.5% |
| Georgia | $15.2M | 3.3% |
| Spain | $15.1M | 3.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, close to the world average of $2.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid starter batteries imports to Turkey
Imports of lead-acid starter batteries by Turkey reached $160.8 million in 2024 (56.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Spain (34%), Germany (16%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $54.6M | 34% |
| Germany | $26.4M | 16% |
| China | $18.0M | 11% |
| Czech Republic | $17.5M | 11% |
| North Macedonia | $9.4M | 5.8% |
| Italy | $7.5M | 4.7% |
| South Korea | $6.8M | 4.2% |
| France | $5.9M | 3.7% |
| Austria | $3.6M | 2.3% |
| Slovenia | $2.5M | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey lead-acid starter batteries exports (HS 8507.10): 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 8507.10: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, of a kind used for starting piston engines, including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid starter batteries exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported lead-acid starter batteries worth $467.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 188.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 156 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries buy lead-acid starter batteries from Turkey?
The United Kingdom was the largest buyer with 9% of the value ($42.8 million), followed by Russia (9%) and Egypt (6%). The top three together account for 24%, out of 150 buyer countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 123% on the year.
What is the average export price of lead-acid starter batteries per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of lead-acid starter batteries from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $249.3 million in 2017 to $467.9 million in 2024, an increase of 88%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $359.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also import lead-acid starter batteries?
Yes. Turkey imported $160.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Germany and China. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $307.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid starter batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid starter batteries is subheading 8507.10. 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 8507 page.
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