Power capacitors imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of power capacitors by Turkey reached $26.4 million in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 186 countries. That is 18% 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 | $26.4M | 1.7K t |
| 2023 | $32.2M | 2.5K t |
| 2022 | $27.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2021 | $28.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2020 | $24.6M | 1.8K t |
| 2019 | $20.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2018 | $20.0M | 1.4K t |
| 2017 | $17.7M | 1.5K t |
Where Turkey imports power capacitors from
The largest suppliers were India (32%), China (24%), Romania (8%). Among the main suppliers, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+588% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $8.5M | 32% |
| China | $6.3M | 24% |
| Romania | $2.2M | 8.3% |
| Bulgaria | $1.6M | 6.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1.5M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 4.7% |
| Slovenia | $1.2M | 4.6% |
| South Korea | $940K | 3.6% |
| United Arab Emirates | $686K | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.50 per kg, 23% below the world average of $20.14, 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.
Power capacitors exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported power capacitors worth $3.6 million (214 tonnes). Most of it went to Iraq (46%), Croatia (8%), France (6%). Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iraq | $1.7M | 46% |
| Croatia | $276K | 7.7% |
| France | $207K | 5.8% |
| Iran | $169K | 4.7% |
| China | $151K | 4.2% |
| South Korea | $122K | 3.4% |
| Tunisia | $101K | 2.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $88K | 2.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $71K | 2% |
| Egypt | $67K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey power capacitors imports (HS 8532.10): 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 8532.10: Electrical capacitors: fixed, designed for use in 50/60 Hz circuits and having a reactive power handling capacity of not less than 0.5 kvar (power capacitors).
Common questions
What is the value of power capacitors imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported power capacitors worth $26.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 186 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply power capacitors to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by China (24%) and Romania (8%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The United Arab Emirates grew fastest among the top ten, up 588% on the year.
What is the average import price of power capacitors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.50 per kg in 2024, 23% below the world average of $20.14 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of power capacitors to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $17.7 million in 2017 to $26.4 million in 2024, an increase of 49%. The peak was 2023 at $32.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $24.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export power capacitors?
Yes. Turkey exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iraq, Croatia and France. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $22.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for power capacitors?
The HS code for power capacitors is subheading 8532.10. 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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