Glass microspheres imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $8.1 million of glass microspheres in 2024 (12.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 33% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $12.2 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 | $8.1M | 12.1K t |
| 2023 | $12.2M | 20.6K t |
| 2022 | $5.7M | 8.8K t |
| 2021 | $4.9M | 7.3K t |
| 2020 | $4.6M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.0M | 6.8K t |
| 2018 | $8.3M | 16.8K t |
| 2017 | $8.7M | 19.7K t |
Where Turkey imports glass microspheres from
The largest suppliers were Belgium (21%), United States (15%), China (15%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $1.7M | 22% |
| United States | $1.3M | 16% |
| China | $1.2M | 15% |
| Iran | $1.2M | 15% |
| France | $819K | 10% |
| Russia | $516K | 6.4% |
| Spain | $480K | 5.9% |
| Austria | $286K | 3.5% |
| Germany | $201K | 2.5% |
| Lithuania | $177K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.67 per kg, 35% below the world average of $1.03, 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 microspheres exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported glass microspheres worth $609 thousand (726 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Libya (16%), Iraq (16%), Georgia (15%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Uzbekistan grew fastest (+180% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Libya | $96K | 16% |
| Iraq | $95K | 16% |
| Georgia | $89K | 15% |
| Azerbaijan | $60K | 9.8% |
| Greece | $56K | 9.2% |
| Uzbekistan | $50K | 8.3% |
| Serbia | $38K | 6.2% |
| Ukraine | $28K | 4.6% |
| Cyprus | $28K | 4.6% |
| Romania | $11K | 1.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey glass microspheres imports (HS 7018.20): 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 7018.20: Glass microspheres: not exceeding 1mm in diameter.
Common questions
What is the value of glass microspheres imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported glass microspheres worth $8.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 12.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 12th of 175 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass microspheres to Turkey?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 21% of the value ($1.7 million), followed by the United States (15%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 52%, out of 24 supplier countries in total. The United States grew fastest among the top ten, up 46% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass microspheres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.67 per kg in 2024, 35% below the world average of $1.03 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass microspheres to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.7 million in 2017 to $8.1 million in 2024, a fall of 6%. The peak was 2023 at $12.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $7.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export glass microspheres?
Yes. Turkey exported $609 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Libya, Iraq and Georgia. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $7.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass microspheres?
The HS code for glass microspheres is subheading 7018.20. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7018 page.
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