Glass fiber imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported glass fiber worth $343.5 million (153.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $461.6 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 | $343.5M | 153.6K t |
| 2023 | $380.3M | 209.1K t |
| 2022 | $461.6M | 217.1K t |
| 2021 | $366.7M | 203.7K t |
| 2020 | $245.7M | 149.0K t |
| 2019 | $234.1M | 127.7K t |
| 2018 | $251.2M | 134.7K t |
| 2017 | $253.7M | 150.8K t |
Where Turkey imports glass fiber from
Most of the value came from China (37%), Egypt (15%), Germany (9%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $128.6M | 38% |
| Egypt | $50.5M | 15% |
| Germany | $29.6M | 8.6% |
| Poland | $18.9M | 5.5% |
| France | $15.1M | 4.4% |
| Netherlands | $13.5M | 3.9% |
| Czech Republic | $10.7M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $9.4M | 2.7% |
| United States | $8.5M | 2.5% |
| Norway | $8.3M | 2.4% |
Product types under HS 7019
| 7019.32 | Glass fibres: non-woven products, thin sheets (voiles) | 21% |
| 7019.90 | Glass fibres: n.e.c. in heading no. 7019 | 19% |
| 7019.59 | Glass fibres: woven fabrics (other than of rovings), n.e.c. in item no. 7019.5 | 19% |
| 7019.12 | Glass fibres: (including glass wool), rovings | 17% |
| 7019.11 | Glass fibres: (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm | 7.9% |
| 7019.31 | Glass fibres: non-woven products, mats | 5.7% |
| 7019.39 | Glass fibres: webs, mattresses, boards and similar non-woven products excluding mats and thin sheets | 5.7% |
| 7019.40 | Glass fibres: woven fabrics of rovings | 3.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7019.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.24 per kg, close to the world average of $2.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass fiber exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported glass fiber worth $158.8 million (89.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Italy (9%), United States (8%), United Kingdom (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 23%. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+218% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $14.1M | 8.9% |
| United States | $12.0M | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $10.9M | 6.9% |
| Poland | $8.3M | 5.3% |
| Romania | $8.3M | 5.2% |
| Germany | $8.2M | 5.1% |
| Spain | $7.2M | 4.6% |
| Bulgaria | $7.0M | 4.4% |
| Egypt | $5.5M | 3.5% |
| Portugal | $5.3M | 3.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics).
Common questions
What is the value of glass fiber imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported glass fiber worth $343.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 153.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 226 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fiber to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 37% of the value ($128.6 million), followed by Egypt (15%) and Germany (9%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fiber per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.24 per kg in 2024, 10% below the world average of $2.48 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 fiber to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $253.7 million in 2017 to $343.5 million in 2024, an increase of 35%. The peak was 2022 at $461.6 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export glass fiber?
Yes. Turkey exported $158.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and the United Kingdom. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $184.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fiber?
The HS code for glass fiber is heading 7019. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7019.32 (21% of the value) and 7019.90 (19%). 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?
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