Lightning arresters and surge suppressors imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of lightning arresters and surge suppressors by Turkey reached $15.3 million in 2024 (697 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 7% less than in 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 | $15.3M | 697 t |
| 2023 | $16.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $12.5M | 596 t |
| 2021 | $15.9M | 959 t |
| 2020 | $13.5M | 749 t |
| 2019 | $12.4M | 609 t |
| 2018 | $12.8M | 564 t |
| 2017 | $10.9M | 570 t |
Where Turkey imports lightning arresters and surge suppressors from
Most of the value came from Germany (34%), China (25%), United States (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+106% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.2M | 34% |
| China | $3.8M | 25% |
| United States | $2.0M | 13% |
| France | $1.8M | 12% |
| Belgium | $369K | 2.4% |
| Hungary | $357K | 2.3% |
| Switzerland | $300K | 2% |
| Italy | $269K | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $223K | 1.5% |
| Paraguay | $197K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $21.98 per kg, close to the world average of $21.63.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lightning arresters and surge suppressors exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $8.6 million (434 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to Vietnam (23%), India (10%), Iraq (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+525% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Vietnam | $2.0M | 23% |
| India | $817K | 9.5% |
| Iraq | $713K | 8.3% |
| Azerbaijan | $643K | 7.5% |
| Bulgaria | $430K | 5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $391K | 4.6% |
| Turkmenistan | $183K | 2.1% |
| Taiwan | $168K | 2% |
| Russia | $141K | 1.6% |
| Cameroon | $122K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey lightning arresters and surge suppressors imports (HS 8535.40): 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 8535.40: Electrical apparatus: lightning arresters, voltage limiters and surge suppressors (for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts).
Common questions
What is the value of lightning arresters and surge suppressors imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lightning arresters and surge suppressors worth $15.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 697 tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 210 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries supply lightning arresters and surge suppressors to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($5.2 million), followed by China (25%) and the United States (13%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 106% on the year.
What is the average import price of lightning arresters and surge suppressors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $21.98 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $21.63 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lightning arresters and surge suppressors to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $10.9 million in 2017 to $15.3 million in 2024, an increase of 41%. The peak was 2023 at $16.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export lightning arresters and surge suppressors?
Yes. Turkey exported $8.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Vietnam, India and Iraq. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $6.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for lightning arresters and surge suppressors?
The HS code for lightning arresters and surge suppressors is subheading 8535.40. 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 8535 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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