Lead-acid traction batteries imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lead-acid traction batteries by Turkey reached $189.2 million in 2024 (54.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 221 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 12% 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 | $189.2M | 54.0K t |
| 2023 | $169.0M | 49.7K t |
| 2022 | $168.5M | 46.2K t |
| 2021 | $133.7M | 39.4K t |
| 2020 | $117.1M | 37.9K t |
| 2019 | $105.0M | 31.3K t |
| 2018 | $117.0M | 33.2K t |
| 2017 | $110.9M | 33.2K t |
Where Turkey imports lead-acid traction batteries from
Most of the value came from China (34%), Malaysia (20%), India (11%). Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+95% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $65.1M | 34% |
| Malaysia | $36.9M | 20% |
| India | $20.2M | 11% |
| Vietnam | $11.5M | 6.1% |
| Portugal | $8.0M | 4.2% |
| Greece | $7.5M | 4% |
| United Kingdom | $5.2M | 2.8% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 2.6% |
| Slovenia | $4.7M | 2.5% |
| France | $4.3M | 2.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.51 per kg, close to the world average of $3.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lead-acid traction batteries exports from Turkey
Exports of lead-acid traction batteries by Turkey reached $45.8 million in 2024 (12.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Germany (14%), Italy (14%), Russia (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+188% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.4M | 14% |
| Italy | $6.4M | 14% |
| Russia | $3.6M | 7.8% |
| South Africa | $2.6M | 5.7% |
| Uzbekistan | $2.4M | 5.3% |
| Syria | $2.3M | 5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 4.6% |
| Sweden | $2.1M | 4.5% |
| Ukraine | $1.5M | 3.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $1.3M | 2.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey lead-acid traction batteries imports (HS 8507.20): 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 8507.20: Electric accumulators: lead-acid, (other than for starting piston engines), including separators, whether or not rectangular (including square).
Common questions
What is the value of lead-acid traction batteries imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lead-acid traction batteries worth $189.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 54.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 10th of 221 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply lead-acid traction batteries to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($65.1 million), followed by Malaysia (20%) and India (11%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 55 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 95% on the year.
What is the average import price of lead-acid traction batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.51 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $3.90 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of lead-acid traction batteries to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $110.9 million in 2017 to $189.2 million in 2024, an increase of 71%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $138.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export lead-acid traction batteries?
Yes. Turkey exported $45.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Italy and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $143.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for lead-acid traction batteries?
The HS code for lead-acid traction batteries is subheading 8507.20. 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.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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