Colored flat glass sheets imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $4.1 million of colored flat glass sheets in 2024 (1.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. That is 32% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 35% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2023, at $6.0 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 | $4.1M | 1.5K t |
| 2023 | $6.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.5M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $3.9M | 1.4K t |
| 2020 | $664K | 4.7K t |
| 2019 | $462K | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $274K | 441 t |
| 2017 | $503K | 595 t |
Where Turkey imports colored flat glass sheets from
China alone supplied 96% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $3.9M | 96% |
| Egypt | $47K | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $42K | 1% |
| Iran | $32K | 0.8% |
| Italy | $31K | 0.8% |
| Germany | $1K | 0% |
| United States | $0K | 0% |
| France | $0K | 0% |
| Canada | $0K | 0% |
| Luxembourg | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.82 per kg, 41% below the world average of $4.78, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Colored flat glass sheets exports from Turkey
Exports of colored flat glass sheets by Turkey reached $440 thousand in 2024 (78 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (38%), Australia (12%), Germany (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $168K | 38% |
| Australia | $55K | 13% |
| Germany | $30K | 6.7% |
| United Kingdom | $21K | 4.8% |
| France | $20K | 4.5% |
| Israel | $18K | 4.1% |
| Serbia | $17K | 3.9% |
| Cyprus | $15K | 3.5% |
| Bulgaria | $12K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $11K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey colored flat glass sheets imports (HS 7003.12): 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 7003.12: Glass: cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Common questions
What is the value of colored flat glass sheets imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported colored flat glass sheets worth $4.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 7th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 32% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored flat glass sheets to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 96% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Egypt (1%) and the United Kingdom (1%). The top three together account for 98%, out of 11 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of colored flat glass sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.82 per kg in 2024, 41% below the world average of $4.78 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of colored flat glass sheets to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $502 thousand in 2017 to $4.1 million in 2024, an increase of 715%. The peak was 2023 at $6.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $2.6 million a year.
Does Turkey also export colored flat glass sheets?
Yes. Turkey exported $440 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Australia and Germany. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored flat glass sheets?
The HS code for colored flat glass sheets is subheading 7003.12. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7003 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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