Variable resistors and rheostats imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $27.8 million of variable resistors and rheostats in 2024 (580 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. The value was almost unchanged from 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 | $27.8M | 581 t |
| 2023 | $28.6M | 565 t |
| 2022 | $25.9M | 569 t |
| 2021 | $24.7M | 632 t |
| 2020 | $19.7M | 494 t |
| 2019 | $19.2M | 384 t |
| 2018 | $22.7M | 483 t |
| 2017 | $18.4M | 450 t |
Where Turkey imports variable resistors and rheostats from
Most of the value came from China (40%), France (14%), Germany (8%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest (+153% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $11.1M | 40% |
| France | $3.8M | 14% |
| Germany | $2.2M | 7.8% |
| United States | $1.8M | 6.5% |
| Bulgaria | $1.3M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $1.1M | 4% |
| Czech Republic | $1.0M | 3.7% |
| Luxembourg | $642K | 2.3% |
| South Korea | $593K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $499K | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $47.92 per kg, close to the world average of $45.32.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Variable resistors and rheostats exports from Turkey
Exports of variable resistors and rheostats by Turkey reached $2.5 million in 2024 (95 tonnes). Most of it went to Russia (9%), Spain (6%), North Macedonia (6%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 21%. Among the main buyer markets, North Macedonia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $223K | 9% |
| Spain | $156K | 6.3% |
| North Macedonia | $147K | 5.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $146K | 5.9% |
| China | $129K | 5.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $90K | 3.6% |
| United States | $86K | 3.5% |
| Greece | $82K | 3.3% |
| Germany | $81K | 3.3% |
| Serbia | $78K | 3.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey variable resistors and rheostats imports (HS 8533.40): 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 8533.40: Electrical resistors: variable, including rheostats and potentiometers (excluding heating).
Common questions
What is the value of variable resistors and rheostats imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported variable resistors and rheostats worth $27.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 580 tonnes. That ranks it 24th of 204 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply variable resistors and rheostats to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 40% of the value ($11.1 million), followed by France (14%) and Germany (8%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 62 supplier countries in total. Bulgaria grew fastest among the top ten, up 153% on the year.
What is the average import price of variable resistors and rheostats per kg?
The average declared import value was about $47.92 per kg in 2024, 6% above the world average of $45.32 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of variable resistors and rheostats to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $18.4 million in 2017 to $27.8 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. The peak was 2023 at $28.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $23.4 million a year.
Does Turkey also export variable resistors and rheostats?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Spain and North Macedonia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $25.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for variable resistors and rheostats?
The HS code for variable resistors and rheostats is subheading 8533.40. 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 8533 page.
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