Medium voltage circuit breakers imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported medium voltage circuit breakers worth $78.6 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 201 countries. That is 29% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 12% a year on average.
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 | $78.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $60.9M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $50.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $42.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $41.8M | 1.3K t |
| 2019 | $35.3M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $40.1M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $35.4M | 1.6K t |
Where Turkey imports medium voltage circuit breakers from
The largest suppliers were Italy (34%), Germany (29%), China (16%). Among the main suppliers, Switzerland grew fastest (+334% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $26.7M | 34% |
| Germany | $22.8M | 29% |
| China | $12.2M | 16% |
| France | $3.3M | 4.2% |
| Czech Republic | $2.9M | 3.7% |
| India | $2.6M | 3.4% |
| Russia | $2.5M | 3.2% |
| Switzerland | $1.7M | 2.1% |
| Spain | $1.5M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 1.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $32.27 per kg, close to the world average of $29.43.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Medium voltage circuit breakers exports from Turkey
Exports of medium voltage circuit breakers by Turkey reached $57.1 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 107 countries. The largest buyer markets were France (41%), Egypt (8%), Azerbaijan (5%). Among the main buyer markets, Brazil grew fastest (+125% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $23.6M | 41% |
| Egypt | $4.4M | 7.6% |
| Azerbaijan | $2.9M | 5.1% |
| Indonesia | $2.3M | 4% |
| South Africa | $2.2M | 3.9% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 3.3% |
| Iran | $1.8M | 3.1% |
| Brazil | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Iraq | $1.3M | 2.3% |
| United States | $1.1M | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey medium voltage circuit breakers imports (HS 8535.21): 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 8535.21: Electrical apparatus: automatic circuit breakers, for a voltage exceeding 1000 volts but less than 72.5kV.
Common questions
What is the value of medium voltage circuit breakers imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported medium voltage circuit breakers worth $78.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 201 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply medium voltage circuit breakers to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 34% of the value ($26.7 million), followed by Germany (29%) and China (16%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 334% on the year.
What is the average import price of medium voltage circuit breakers per kg?
The average declared import value was about $32.27 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $29.43 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of medium voltage circuit breakers to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.4 million in 2017 to $78.6 million in 2024, an increase of 122%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $48.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export medium voltage circuit breakers?
Yes. Turkey exported $57.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Egypt and Azerbaijan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $21.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for medium voltage circuit breakers?
The HS code for medium voltage circuit breakers is subheading 8535.21. 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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