Paper and plastic capacitors imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of paper and plastic capacitors by Turkey reached $17.1 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $23.1 million.
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 | $17.1M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $17.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2022 | $17.1M | 1.2K t |
| 2021 | $23.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2020 | $20.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2019 | $18.0M | 985 t |
| 2018 | $19.0M | 1.3K t |
| 2017 | $20.7M | 1.5K t |
Where Turkey imports paper and plastic capacitors from
China alone supplied 54% of it. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $9.2M | 54% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 9.6% |
| India | $987K | 5.8% |
| Slovenia | $790K | 4.6% |
| Czech Republic | $789K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $592K | 3.5% |
| Romania | $453K | 2.6% |
| Spain | $365K | 2.1% |
| France | $325K | 1.9% |
| Japan | $323K | 1.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $16.77 per kg, 32% below the world average of $24.71, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Paper and plastic capacitors exports from Turkey
Exports of paper and plastic capacitors by Turkey reached $560 thousand in 2024 (45 tonnes). Most of it went to Kazakhstan (48%), Iran (9%), Qatar (6%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest (+78% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kazakhstan | $268K | 48% |
| Iran | $51K | 9.1% |
| Qatar | $35K | 6.2% |
| Brazil | $26K | 4.6% |
| Cyprus | $21K | 3.7% |
| France | $21K | 3.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $14K | 2.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $14K | 2.5% |
| Luxembourg | $13K | 2.3% |
| Georgia | $10K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey paper and plastic capacitors imports (HS 8532.25): 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 8532.25: Electrical capacitors: fixed, dielectric of paper or plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of paper and plastic capacitors imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported paper and plastic capacitors worth $17.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 188 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply paper and plastic capacitors to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 54% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Germany (10%) and India (6%). The top three together account for 69%, out of 49 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 256% on the year.
What is the average import price of paper and plastic capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $16.77 per kg in 2024, 32% below the world average of $24.71 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of paper and plastic capacitors to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.7 million in 2017 to $17.1 million in 2024, a fall of 17%. The peak was 2021 at $23.1 million. Over 8 years the average was $19.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export paper and plastic capacitors?
Yes. Turkey exported $560 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Kazakhstan, Iran and Qatar. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $16.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for paper and plastic capacitors?
The HS code for paper and plastic capacitors is subheading 8532.25. 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 8532 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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