Contact lenses imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $24.2 million of contact lenses in 2024 (156 tonnes). That is 16% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 5% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $37.8 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 | $24.2M | 156 t |
| 2023 | $20.9M | 162 t |
| 2022 | $29.3M | 189 t |
| 2021 | $36.5M | 155 t |
| 2020 | $37.5M | 172 t |
| 2019 | $37.8M | 181 t |
| 2018 | $34.7M | 192 t |
| 2017 | $35.1M | 178 t |
Where Turkey imports contact lenses from
The largest suppliers were United States (32%), Ireland (29%), Malaysia (11%). Among the main suppliers, United Kingdom grew fastest (+45% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $7.7M | 32% |
| Ireland | $7.0M | 29% |
| Malaysia | $2.6M | 11% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 7.9% |
| Singapore | $1.0M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $592K | 2.4% |
| Germany | $501K | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $211K | 0.9% |
| Spain | $148K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $155.48 per kg, close to the world average of $141.38.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Contact lenses exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported contact lenses worth $4.4 million (11 tonnes). Most of it went to Belarus (23%), Hong Kong (17%), Cyprus (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Switzerland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belarus | $985K | 23% |
| Hong Kong | $740K | 17% |
| Cyprus | $453K | 10% |
| Czech Republic | $448K | 10% |
| United Kingdom | $375K | 8.6% |
| United States | $332K | 7.6% |
| Poland | $229K | 5.3% |
| Georgia | $195K | 4.5% |
| Switzerland | $117K | 2.7% |
| Lithuania | $110K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey contact lenses imports (HS 9001.30): 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 9001.30: Lenses, contact: unmounted, of any material, excluding elements of glass not optically worked.
Common questions
What is the value of contact lenses imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported contact lenses worth $24.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 156 tonnes. That ranks it 39th of 194 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was up 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply contact lenses to Turkey?
The United States was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($7.7 million), followed by Ireland (29%) and Malaysia (11%). The top three together account for 71%, out of 28 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 176% on the year.
What is the average import price of contact lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $155.48 per kg in 2024, 10% above the world average of $141.38 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of contact lenses to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $35.1 million in 2017 to $24.2 million in 2024, a fall of 31%. The peak was 2019 at $37.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $32.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export contact lenses?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belarus, Hong Kong and Cyprus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $19.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for contact lenses?
The HS code for contact lenses is subheading 9001.30. It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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