Chopped glass fibres imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported chopped glass fibres worth $27.0 million (19.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 4% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2022, at $38.0 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 | $27.0M | 19.9K t |
| 2023 | $28.1M | 27.8K t |
| 2022 | $38.0M | 28.8K t |
| 2021 | $26.3M | 24.0K t |
| 2020 | $15.6M | 17.4K t |
| 2019 | $16.0M | 15.8K t |
| 2018 | $18.7M | 17.2K t |
| 2017 | $13.4M | 13.2K t |
Where Turkey imports chopped glass fibres from
One supplier dominates: Egypt accounted for 60% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $16.1M | 60% |
| Slovakia | $3.4M | 13% |
| Belgium | $3.2M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $2.4M | 8.9% |
| France | $775K | 2.9% |
| China | $446K | 1.7% |
| South Korea | $236K | 0.9% |
| Germany | $132K | 0.5% |
| Italy | $117K | 0.4% |
| Japan | $44K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.35 per kg, close to the world average of $1.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chopped glass fibres exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $12.4 million of chopped glass fibres in 2024 (13.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Italy alone took 64% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+165% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $7.9M | 64% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 13% |
| Slovakia | $763K | 6.2% |
| Spain | $598K | 4.8% |
| Poland | $367K | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $312K | 2.5% |
| United Kingdom | $150K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $144K | 1.2% |
| Hungary | $119K | 1% |
| Bulgaria | $68K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey chopped glass fibres imports (HS 7019.11): 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 7019.11: Glass fibres: (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm.
Common questions
What is the value of chopped glass fibres imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported chopped glass fibres worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 19.9 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 164 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply chopped glass fibres to Turkey?
Egypt was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($16.1 million), followed by Slovakia (13%) and Belgium (12%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 23 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 695% on the year.
What is the average import price of chopped glass fibres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.35 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chopped glass fibres to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $13.4 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, an increase of 102%. The peak was 2022 at $38.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $22.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export chopped glass fibres?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Germany and Slovakia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $14.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for chopped glass fibres?
The HS code for chopped glass fibres is subheading 7019.11. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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