Starter motors imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of starter motors by Turkey reached $104.7 million in 2024 (6.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 17% 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 | $104.7M | 6.9K t |
| 2023 | $89.4M | 6.2K t |
| 2022 | $79.0M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $88.8M | 5.9K t |
| 2020 | $74.5M | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $79.1M | 5.2K t |
| 2018 | $84.7M | 5.5K t |
| 2017 | $73.4M | 5.8K t |
Where Turkey imports starter motors from
The largest suppliers were India (25%), China (20%), United States (11%). Among the main suppliers, France grew fastest (+89% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| India | $26.6M | 26% |
| China | $21.1M | 20% |
| United States | $11.1M | 11% |
| Germany | $10.9M | 10% |
| South Korea | $7.5M | 7.1% |
| France | $5.6M | 5.4% |
| Japan | $4.9M | 4.7% |
| Slovenia | $3.5M | 3.3% |
| Hungary | $3.4M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $2.5M | 2.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $15.09 per kg, close to the world average of $14.54.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Starter motors exports from Turkey
Exports of starter motors by Turkey reached $42.8 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Germany accounted for 72% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $30.6M | 72% |
| Iran | $2.2M | 5.1% |
| Kazakhstan | $995K | 2.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $887K | 2.1% |
| Oman | $661K | 1.6% |
| Russia | $640K | 1.5% |
| Belarus | $603K | 1.4% |
| United States | $463K | 1.1% |
| Belgium | $439K | 1% |
| Iraq | $340K | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey starter motors imports (HS 8511.40): 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 8511.40: Ignition or starting equipment: starter motors and dual purpose starter-generators, of a kind used for spark or compression-ignition internal combustion engines.
Common questions
What is the value of starter motors imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported starter motors worth $104.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 6.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 17% on 2023.
Which countries supply starter motors to Turkey?
India was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($26.6 million), followed by China (20%) and the United States (11%). The top three together account for 56%, out of 61 supplier countries in total. France grew fastest among the top ten, up 89% on the year.
What is the average import price of starter motors per kg?
The average declared import value was about $15.09 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $14.54 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of starter motors to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $73.4 million in 2017 to $104.7 million in 2024, an increase of 43%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $84.2 million a year.
Does Turkey also export starter motors?
Yes. Turkey exported $42.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Iran and Kazakhstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $61.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for starter motors?
The HS code for starter motors is subheading 8511.40. 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 8511 page.
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