Solar cells and LED imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of solar cells and led by Turkey reached $632.2 million in 2024 (63.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 62% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 17% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $2.39 billion.
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 | $632.2M | 63.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.67B | 52.7K t |
| 2022 | $1.40B | 80.4K t |
| 2021 | $544.3M | 29.9K t |
| 2020 | $384.0M | 24.8K t |
| 2019 | $268.1M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $455.9M | 32.9K t |
| 2017 | $2.39B | 180.0K t |
Where Turkey imports solar cells and led from
China alone supplied 85% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $538.4M | 85% |
| Vietnam | $26.2M | 4.2% |
| Germany | $16.7M | 2.6% |
| France | $12.9M | 2% |
| Malaysia | $6.4M | 1% |
| Japan | $6.3M | 1% |
| Italy | $3.5M | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $2.6M | 0.4% |
| Taiwan | $2.1M | 0.3% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 0.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $9.98 per kg, 116% above the world average of $4.62. 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.
Solar cells and LED exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported solar cells and led worth $249.0 million (53.7 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: United States accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $214.3M | 86% |
| Syria | $7.7M | 3.1% |
| China | $4.5M | 1.8% |
| Ukraine | $2.4M | 0.9% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 0.9% |
| Egypt | $1.6M | 0.7% |
| Russia | $1.6M | 0.7% |
| Japan | $1.3M | 0.5% |
| Cyprus | $1.0M | 0.4% |
| Canada | $1.0M | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey solar cells and led imports (HS 8541.40): 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 8541.40: Electrical apparatus: photosensitive, including photovoltaic cells, whether or not assembled in modules or made up into panels, light-emitting diodes (LED).
Common questions
What is the value of solar cells and led imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported solar cells and led worth $632.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 63.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 26th of 221 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 62% on 2023.
Which countries supply solar cells and led to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 85% of the value ($538.4 million), followed by Vietnam (4%) and Germany (3%). The top three together account for 92%, out of 60 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 125% on the year.
What is the average import price of solar cells and led per kg?
The average declared import value was about $9.98 per kg in 2024, 116% above the world average of $4.62 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of solar cells and led to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.39 billion in 2017 to $632.2 million in 2024, a fall of 74%. The peak was 2017 at $2.39 billion. Over 8 years the average was $967.7 million a year.
Does Turkey also export solar cells and led?
Yes. Turkey exported $249.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Syria and China. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $383.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for solar cells and led?
The HS code for solar cells and led is subheading 8541.40. 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 8541 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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