Spark plugs imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $71.4 million of spark plugs in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% more 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 | $71.4M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $64.8M | 1.9K t |
| 2022 | $47.1M | 1.4K t |
| 2021 | $38.7M | 1.0K t |
| 2020 | $37.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2019 | $34.0M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $32.1M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $45.9M | 1.9K t |
Where Turkey imports spark plugs from
The largest suppliers were Japan (31%), Germany (16%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+150% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $22.1M | 31% |
| Germany | $11.2M | 16% |
| China | $9.4M | 13% |
| United States | $6.3M | 8.9% |
| France | $4.9M | 6.8% |
| Thailand | $3.9M | 5.5% |
| India | $2.7M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $2.2M | 3.1% |
| Mexico | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 1.7% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $43.82 per kg, close to the world average of $43.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Spark plugs exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported spark plugs worth $30.8 million (938 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (20%), Kazakhstan (17%), Iran (15%). Among the main buyer markets, France grew fastest (+561% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $6.2M | 20% |
| Kazakhstan | $5.2M | 17% |
| Iran | $4.6M | 15% |
| Belarus | $4.3M | 14% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $1.8M | 5.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.3M | 4.2% |
| France | $1.1M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $841K | 2.7% |
| Azerbaijan | $555K | 1.8% |
| Poland | $486K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey spark plugs imports (HS 8511.10): 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 8511.10: Ignition or starting equipment: spark plugs, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of spark plugs imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported spark plugs worth $71.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 220 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply spark plugs to Turkey?
Japan was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($22.1 million), followed by Germany (16%) and China (13%). The top three together account for 60%, out of 57 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 150% on the year.
What is the average import price of spark plugs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $43.82 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $43.58 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of spark plugs to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $45.9 million in 2017 to $71.4 million in 2024, an increase of 56%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $46.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also export spark plugs?
Yes. Turkey exported $30.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Kazakhstan and Iran. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $40.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for spark plugs?
The HS code for spark plugs is subheading 8511.10. 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 8511 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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