Renewable energy generator sets imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported renewable energy generator sets worth $60.6 million (2.5 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 3% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 14% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $218.9 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 | $60.6M | 2.5K t |
| 2023 | $62.8M | 4.1K t |
| 2022 | $132.8M | 3.7K t |
| 2021 | $90.4M | 4.2K t |
| 2020 | $186.8M | 11.4K t |
| 2019 | $87.1M | 7.6K t |
| 2018 | $218.9M | 10.0K t |
| 2017 | $173.8M | 13.5K t |
Where Turkey imports renewable energy generator sets from
Most of the value came from France (48%), Germany (28%), Brazil (7%). Among the main suppliers, Brazil grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $29.2M | 48% |
| Germany | $16.9M | 28% |
| Brazil | $4.1M | 6.7% |
| China | $3.1M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $1.8M | 2.9% |
| Poland | $1.5M | 2.4% |
| United States | $1.2M | 1.9% |
| Sweden | $945K | 1.6% |
| Spain | $693K | 1.1% |
| Israel | $281K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $24.27 per kg, 79% above the world average of $13.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Renewable energy generator sets exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $26.3 million of renewable energy generator sets in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Uzbekistan (39%), Iraq (29%), Bulgaria (21%).
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The shipment records behind Turkey renewable energy generator sets imports (HS 8502.39): 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 8502.39: Electric generating sets: (excluding those with spark-ignition or compression-ignition internal combustion piston engines), other than wind powered.
Common questions
What is the value of renewable energy generator sets imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported renewable energy generator sets worth $60.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 205 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply renewable energy generator sets to Turkey?
France was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($29.2 million), followed by Germany (28%) and Brazil (7%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 277% on the year.
What is the average import price of renewable energy generator sets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $24.27 per kg in 2024, 79% above the world average of $13.59 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of renewable energy generator sets to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $173.8 million in 2017 to $60.6 million in 2024, a fall of 65%. The peak was 2018 at $218.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $126.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export renewable energy generator sets?
Yes. Turkey exported $26.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Uzbekistan, Iraq and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $34.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for renewable energy generator sets?
The HS code for renewable energy generator sets is subheading 8502.39. 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 8502 page.
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