Glass fibre yarns and threads imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass fibre yarns and threads by Turkey reached $5.2 million in 2024 (2.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 18% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $20.8 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 | $5.2M | 2.1K t |
| 2023 | $6.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $5.0M | 1.6K t |
| 2021 | $9.5M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $11.8M | 12.2K t |
| 2018 | $9.2M | 7.3K t |
| 2017 | $20.8M | 18.2K t |
Where Turkey imports glass fibre yarns and threads from
Most of the value came from Latvia (45%), Czech Republic (17%), China (10%). Among the main suppliers, Taiwan grew fastest (+513% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | $2.4M | 45% |
| Czech Republic | $896K | 17% |
| China | $517K | 9.9% |
| Germany | $471K | 9% |
| Taiwan | $399K | 7.6% |
| United Kingdom | $246K | 4.7% |
| Belarus | $209K | 4% |
| United States | $52K | 1% |
| Lithuania | $39K | 0.7% |
| Poland | $27K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.49 per kg, close to the world average of $2.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass fibre yarns and threads exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported glass fibre yarns and threads worth $371 thousand (99 tonnes). Most of it went to Italy (30%), United States (16%), Serbia (14%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+411% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $110K | 30% |
| United States | $60K | 16% |
| Serbia | $51K | 14% |
| Uzbekistan | $27K | 7.4% |
| Latvia | $25K | 6.7% |
| Egypt | $16K | 4.4% |
| Armenia | $15K | 4.1% |
| China | $12K | 3.3% |
| Syria | $12K | 3.2% |
| Denmark | $10K | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey glass fibre yarns and threads imports (HS 7019.19): 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 7019.19: Glass fibres: (including glass wool), slivers, yarns and threads.
Common questions
What is the value of glass fibre yarns and threads imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported glass fibre yarns and threads worth $5.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 148 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fibre yarns and threads to Turkey?
Latvia was the largest supplier with 45% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by the Czech Republic (17%) and China (10%). The top three together account for 72%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 513% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fibre yarns and threads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.49 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $2.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass fibre yarns and threads to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $20.8 million in 2017 to $5.2 million in 2024, a fall of 75%. The peak was 2017 at $20.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $9.3 million a year.
Does Turkey also export glass fibre yarns and threads?
Yes. Turkey exported $371 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Italy, the United States and Serbia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $4.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fibre yarns and threads?
The HS code for glass fibre yarns and threads is subheading 7019.19. 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for Turkey. Tell us your product to see it live.
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