Turkey: Spark Plug Market 2025

Spark Plug Market Size in Turkey

The Turkish spark plug market declined modestly to $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -8.9% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Spark Plug Production in Turkey

In value terms, spark plug production expanded modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production posted a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 67%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Spark Plug Exports

Exports from Turkey

In 2022, shipments abroad of sparking plugs increased by 30% to X units, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 198% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, spark plug exports surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports posted significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by 171%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Iran (X units), Russia (X units) and Georgia (X units) were the main destinations of spark plug exports from Turkey, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Kazakhstan, Belarus, Italy, Poland, Germany, Israel, Hungary, Azerbaijan and Cyprus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of +110.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for spark plug exported from Turkey were Iran ($X), Russia ($X) and Georgia ($X), with a combined 53% share of total exports. Kazakhstan, Belarus, Italy, Poland, Germany, Israel, Hungary, Azerbaijan and Cyprus lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 26%.

Belarus, with a CAGR of +110.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average spark plug export price amounted to $X per unit, with an increase of 7.6% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by 9.4% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per unit in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the highest price was recorded for prices to Russia ($X per unit) and Cyprus ($X per unit), while the average price for exports to Azerbaijan ($X per unit) and Hungary ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (-0.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Spark Plug Imports

Imports into Turkey

In 2022, the amount of sparking plugs imported into Turkey shrank to X units, approximately reflecting 2021. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 36% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X units, leveling off in the following year.

In value terms, spark plug imports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +8.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +55.7% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Japan (X units), Germany (X units) and France (X units) were the main suppliers of spark plug imports to Turkey, with a combined 57% share of total imports. The United States, China, Russia, Austria and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +23.3%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest spark plug suppliers to Turkey were Japan ($X), Germany ($X) and France ($X), together accounting for 57% of total imports. The United States, China, Russia, Austria and Mexico lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

In terms of the main suppliers, the United States, with a CAGR of +31.3%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average spark plug import price stood at $X per unit in 2022, increasing by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.7% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from Russia ($X per unit) and Mexico ($X per unit), while the price for China ($X per unit) and France ($X per unit) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Mexico (+7.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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