Glass beads imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported glass beads worth $34.8 million (18.8 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 14% less than in 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 | $34.8M | 18.8K t |
| 2023 | $40.6M | 27.2K t |
| 2022 | $27.7M | 15.6K t |
| 2021 | $19.5M | 12.2K t |
| 2020 | $17.4M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $21.8M | 12.5K t |
| 2018 | $25.3M | 22.0K t |
| 2017 | $31.9M | 25.9K t |
Where Turkey imports glass beads from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 76% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $26.5M | 76% |
| Belgium | $1.7M | 5% |
| United States | $1.3M | 3.7% |
| Iran | $1.2M | 3.4% |
| France | $820K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $749K | 2.2% |
| Russia | $516K | 1.5% |
| Spain | $485K | 1.4% |
| Austria | $338K | 1% |
| Germany | $288K | 0.8% |
Product types under HS 7018
| 7018.10 | Glass: beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares | 44% |
| 7018.90 | Glass: articles thereof, statuettes and other ornaments of lamp worked glass, other than imitation jewellery | 32% |
| 7018.20 | Glass microspheres: not exceeding 1mm in diameter | 23% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7018.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.86 per kg, 26% below the world average of $2.53, 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.
Glass beads exports from Turkey
Exports of glass beads by Turkey reached $4.4 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Most of it went to Germany (16%), Greece (15%), Italy (5%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 36%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+960% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $719K | 16% |
| Greece | $678K | 15% |
| Italy | $202K | 4.6% |
| United States | $198K | 4.5% |
| Spain | $160K | 3.6% |
| Iraq | $146K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $144K | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $142K | 3.2% |
| Serbia | $139K | 3.1% |
| Libya | $120K | 2.7% |
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 7018: Glass beads, imitation pearls, precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, statuettes and other ornaments of worked glass; glass microspheres not exceeding 1mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of glass beads imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported glass beads worth $34.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 18.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 11th of 207 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass beads to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 76% of the value ($26.5 million), followed by Belgium (5%) and the United States (4%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 45% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass beads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.86 per kg in 2024, 26% below the world average of $2.53 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 glass beads to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $31.9 million in 2017 to $34.8 million in 2024, an increase of 9%. The peak was 2023 at $40.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export glass beads?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Germany, Greece and Italy. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $30.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass beads?
The HS code for glass beads is heading 7018. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7018.10 (44% of the value) and 7018.90 (32%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7018 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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