Relays (higher voltage) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $163.0 million of relays (higher voltage) in 2024 (4.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 218 countries. Value fell 23% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $212.7 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 | $163.0M | 4.2K t |
| 2023 | $212.7M | 5.6K t |
| 2022 | $161.9M | 4.6K t |
| 2021 | $143.9M | 4.4K t |
| 2020 | $136.2M | 3.8K t |
| 2019 | $104.6M | 3.0K t |
| 2018 | $124.2M | 3.6K t |
| 2017 | $124.9M | 3.5K t |
Where Turkey imports relays (higher voltage) from
Most of the value came from China (24%), Germany (18%), France (13%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $39.1M | 24% |
| Germany | $29.6M | 18% |
| France | $20.5M | 13% |
| Finland | $14.8M | 9.1% |
| Italy | $7.1M | 4.4% |
| India | $6.7M | 4.1% |
| South Korea | $5.2M | 3.2% |
| Indonesia | $4.2M | 2.6% |
| United States | $4.2M | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $4.2M | 2.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $39.01 per kg, 25% below the world average of $51.96, 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.
Relays (higher voltage) exports from Turkey
Exports of relays (higher voltage) by Turkey reached $70.9 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were France (33%), Iran (8%), Germany (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 49%. Among the main buyer markets, Turkmenistan grew fastest (+85% on the year before).
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The shipment records behind Turkey relays (higher voltage) imports (HS 8536.49): 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 8536.49: Electrical apparatus: relays, for a voltage exceeding 60 volts.
Common questions
What is the value of relays (higher voltage) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported relays (higher voltage) worth $163.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 218 countries worldwide, with 3% of world imports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries supply relays (higher voltage) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 24% of the value ($39.1 million), followed by Germany (18%) and France (13%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 72 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of relays (higher voltage) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $39.01 per kg in 2024, 25% below the world average of $51.96 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of relays (higher voltage) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $124.9 million in 2017 to $163.0 million in 2024, an increase of 31%. The peak was 2023 at $212.7 million. Over 8 years the average was $146.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export relays (higher voltage)?
Yes. Turkey exported $70.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Iran and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $92.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for relays (higher voltage)?
The HS code for relays (higher voltage) is subheading 8536.49. 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 8536 page.
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