Thyristors and triacs imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $10.2 million of thyristors and triacs in 2024 (91 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $17.9 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 | $10.2M | 91 t |
| 2023 | $15.1M | 124 t |
| 2022 | $16.5M | 114 t |
| 2021 | $17.9M | 133 t |
| 2020 | $10.3M | 93 t |
| 2019 | $10.8M | 75 t |
| 2018 | $11.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $11.8M | 88 t |
Where Turkey imports thyristors and triacs from
The largest suppliers were China (48%), Philippines (13%), United Kingdom (6%). Among the main suppliers, Finland grew fastest (+376% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.9M | 48% |
| Philippines | $1.3M | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $624K | 6.1% |
| Belgium | $486K | 4.8% |
| Slovakia | $422K | 4.2% |
| Germany | $365K | 3.6% |
| Finland | $364K | 3.6% |
| Japan | $233K | 2.3% |
| Hungary | $208K | 2.1% |
| Russia | $165K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $111.20 per kg, close to the world average of $96.91.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Thyristors and triacs exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $998 thousand of thyristors and triacs in 2024 (8 tonnes). Most of it went to Israel (25%), Greece (15%), Bulgaria (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, United Kingdom grew fastest (+693% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Israel | $247K | 25% |
| Greece | $146K | 15% |
| Bulgaria | $77K | 7.7% |
| Iran | $72K | 7.2% |
| Denmark | $53K | 5.3% |
| Algeria | $48K | 4.8% |
| Azerbaijan | $46K | 4.6% |
| Egypt | $42K | 4.2% |
| United States | $34K | 3.4% |
| United Kingdom | $33K | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey thyristors and triacs imports (HS 8541.30): 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 8541.30: Electrical apparatus: thyristors, diacs and triacs, other than photosensitive devices.
Common questions
What is the value of thyristors and triacs imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported thyristors and triacs worth $10.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 91 tonnes. That ranks it 32nd of 181 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply thyristors and triacs to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($4.9 million), followed by the Philippines (13%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 67%, out of 42 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 376% on the year.
What is the average import price of thyristors and triacs per kg?
The average declared import value was about $111.20 per kg in 2024, 15% above the world average of $96.91 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of thyristors and triacs to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.8 million in 2017 to $10.2 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2021 at $17.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $13.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export thyristors and triacs?
Yes. Turkey exported $998 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Israel, Greece and Bulgaria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $9.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for thyristors and triacs?
The HS code for thyristors and triacs is subheading 8541.30. 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.
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