Eyeglasses imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported eyeglasses worth $251.3 million (2.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value rose 3% on 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 | $251.3M | 2.4K t |
| 2023 | $242.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2022 | $136.4M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $88.4M | 724 t |
| 2020 | $71.6M | 865 t |
| 2019 | $98.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2018 | $129.9M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $150.1M | 1.7K t |
Where Turkey imports eyeglasses from
One supplier dominates: Italy accounted for 64% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $160.0M | 64% |
| China | $56.8M | 23% |
| Japan | $6.4M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $5.3M | 2.1% |
| Thailand | $4.7M | 1.9% |
| Taiwan | $4.7M | 1.9% |
| France | $4.0M | 1.6% |
| United States | $2.0M | 0.8% |
| Spain | $1.1M | 0.5% |
| Brazil | $975K | 0.4% |
Product types under HS 9004
| 9004.10 | Sunglasses: corrective, protective or other | 93% |
| 9004.90 | Spectacles, goggles and the like: (other than sunglasses) corrective, protective or other | 7.3% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9004.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $106.14 per kg, 64% above the world average of $64.59. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Eyeglasses exports from Turkey
Exports of eyeglasses by Turkey reached $18.8 million in 2024 (290 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Italy (23%), Saudi Arabia (17%), United Arab Emirates (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.2M | 23% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.2M | 17% |
| United Arab Emirates | $2.1M | 11% |
| Russia | $1.7M | 8.9% |
| Azerbaijan | $825K | 4.4% |
| Cyprus | $643K | 3.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $562K | 3% |
| Kuwait | $541K | 2.9% |
| Iraq | $337K | 1.8% |
| Ukraine | $328K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 9004: Spectacles, goggles and the like; corrective, protective or other.
Common questions
What is the value of eyeglasses imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported eyeglasses worth $251.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 14th of 222 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was up 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply eyeglasses to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 64% of the value ($160.0 million), followed by China (23%) and Japan (3%). The top three together account for 89%, out of 63 supplier countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 549% on the year.
What is the average import price of eyeglasses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $106.14 per kg in 2024, 64% above the world average of $64.59 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of eyeglasses to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $150.1 million in 2017 to $251.3 million in 2024, an increase of 67%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export eyeglasses?
Yes. Turkey exported $18.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $232.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for eyeglasses?
The HS code for eyeglasses is heading 9004. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9004.10 (93% of the value) and 9004.90 (7%). 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 9004 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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