Lithium primary batteries imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported lithium primary batteries worth $23.5 million (420 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 13% more 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 | $23.5M | 420 t |
| 2023 | $20.7M | 352 t |
| 2022 | $17.4M | 403 t |
| 2021 | $17.8M | 379 t |
| 2020 | $13.7M | 339 t |
| 2019 | $15.3M | 215 t |
| 2018 | $15.7M | 249 t |
| 2017 | $16.4M | 265 t |
Where Turkey imports lithium primary batteries from
Most of the value came from China (44%), South Korea (16%), United States (8%). Among the main suppliers, South Korea grew fastest (+94% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.3M | 44% |
| South Korea | $3.7M | 16% |
| United States | $2.0M | 8.5% |
| Germany | $2.0M | 8.4% |
| France | $1.4M | 6.1% |
| Japan | $871K | 3.7% |
| Indonesia | $717K | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $404K | 1.7% |
| United Kingdom | $354K | 1.5% |
| Norway | $350K | 1.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $55.88 per kg, close to the world average of $47.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Lithium primary batteries exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported lithium primary batteries worth $2.4 million (47 tonnes). Most of it went to Uzbekistan (18%), Ukraine (13%), Russia (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Lebanon grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey lithium primary batteries imports (HS 8506.50): 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 8506.50: Cells and batteries: primary, lithium.
Common questions
What is the value of lithium primary batteries imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported lithium primary batteries worth $23.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 420 tonnes. That ranks it 36th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 13% on 2023.
Which countries supply lithium primary batteries to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 44% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by South Korea (16%) and the United States (8%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 509% on the year.
What is the average import price of lithium primary batteries per kg?
The average declared import value was about $55.88 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $47.98 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of lithium primary batteries to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.4 million in 2017 to $23.5 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $17.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export lithium primary batteries?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, Ukraine and Russia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $21.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for lithium primary batteries?
The HS code for lithium primary batteries is subheading 8506.50. 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 8506 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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