Glass frit and glass powder exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
Turkey exported $89.4 million of glass frit and glass powder in 2024 (47.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 5th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 95 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 9% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $89.4M | 47.1K t |
| 2023 | $87.6M | 42.0K t |
| 2022 | $85.4M | 46.7K t |
| 2021 | $57.7M | 33.8K t |
| 2020 | $51.1M | 28.6K t |
| 2019 | $52.3M | 27.3K t |
| 2018 | $50.4M | 26.7K t |
| 2017 | $49.8M | 30.4K t |
Where Turkey exports glass frit and glass powder to
The largest buyer markets were Russia (25%), China (20%), Italy (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Vietnam grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $22.2M | 25% |
| China | $18.0M | 20% |
| Italy | $9.3M | 10% |
| Egypt | $5.5M | 6.1% |
| Algeria | $5.2M | 5.8% |
| Iran | $3.0M | 3.3% |
| Belarus | $2.9M | 3.3% |
| Vietnam | $2.8M | 3.1% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 1.8% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.6M | 1.7% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.90 per kg, 54% above the world average of $1.23. 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.
Glass frit and glass powder imports to Turkey
Turkey imported $43.4 million of glass frit and glass powder in 2024 (33.9 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 166 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Spain accounted for 57% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $24.8M | 57% |
| Italy | $10.1M | 23% |
| France | $3.0M | 6.8% |
| Egypt | $1.1M | 2.6% |
| Mexico | $831K | 1.9% |
| Belgium | $815K | 1.9% |
| Germany | $448K | 1% |
| Japan | $393K | 0.9% |
| United States | $360K | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $273K | 0.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey glass frit and glass powder exports (HS 3207.40): 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 3207.40: Glass: glass frit and other glass, in the form of powder, granules or flakes.
Common questions
What is the value of glass frit and glass powder exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported glass frit and glass powder worth $89.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 95 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was up 2% on 2023.
Which countries buy glass frit and glass powder from Turkey?
Russia was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($22.2 million), followed by China (20%) and Italy (10%). The top three together account for 55%, out of 83 buyer countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 49% on the year.
What is the average export price of glass frit and glass powder per kg?
The average declared export value was about $1.90 per kg in 2024, 54% above the world average of $1.23 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of glass frit and glass powder from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49.8 million in 2017 to $89.4 million in 2024, an increase of 79%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $65.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import glass frit and glass powder?
Yes. Turkey imported $43.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Spain, Italy and France. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $46.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass frit and glass powder?
The HS code for glass frit and glass powder is subheading 3207.40. It sits in HS chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 3207 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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