Glass manufacturing and molding machines imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, Turkey imported glass manufacturing and molding machines worth $85.8 million (4.3 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 149 countries for imports of this product. That is 52% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $85.8M | 4.3K t |
| 2023 | $56.4M | 2.6K t |
| 2022 | $53.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2021 | $18.6M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $28.7M | 1.5K t |
| 2019 | $32.2M | 1.7K t |
| 2018 | $56.2M | 2.9K t |
| 2017 | $43.5M | 1.7K t |
Where Turkey imports glass manufacturing and molding machines from
Most of the value came from Italy (35%), China (28%), Germany (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $30.2M | 35% |
| China | $24.3M | 28% |
| Germany | $12.7M | 15% |
| Sweden | $5.3M | 6.1% |
| Finland | $4.2M | 4.9% |
| United States | $2.7M | 3.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.6M | 3% |
| France | $1.9M | 2.2% |
| Vietnam | $644K | 0.8% |
| Romania | $528K | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.00 per kg, close to the world average of $21.87.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass manufacturing and molding machines exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported glass manufacturing and molding machines worth $12.9 million (627 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Russia accounted for 66% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $8.5M | 66% |
| Uzbekistan | $1.8M | 14% |
| Hungary | $1.1M | 8.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $448K | 3.5% |
| Mexico | $270K | 2.1% |
| Bulgaria | $201K | 1.6% |
| United States | $165K | 1.3% |
| Italy | $124K | 1% |
| Kazakhstan | $58K | 0.5% |
| France | $54K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey glass manufacturing and molding machines imports (HS 8475.29): 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 8475.29: Machines: for manufacturing or hot working glass or glassware, not for making optical fibres and preforms thereof.
Common questions
What is the value of glass manufacturing and molding machines imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported glass manufacturing and molding machines worth $85.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 4.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 149 countries worldwide, with 8% of world imports. The value was up 52% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass manufacturing and molding machines to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 35% of the value ($30.2 million), followed by China (28%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Finland grew fastest among the top ten, up 402% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass manufacturing and molding machines per kg?
The average declared import value was about $20.00 per kg in 2024, 9% below the world average of $21.87 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass manufacturing and molding machines to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.5 million in 2017 to $85.8 million in 2024, an increase of 97%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $46.9 million a year.
Does Turkey also export glass manufacturing and molding machines?
Yes. Turkey exported $12.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Uzbekistan and Hungary. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $72.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass manufacturing and molding machines?
The HS code for glass manufacturing and molding machines is subheading 8475.29. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8475 page.
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