Glass molds exports from Turkey: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, Turkey exported glass molds worth $35.7 million (1.1 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 89 countries. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $35.7M | 1.1K t |
| 2023 | $38.3M | 1.4K t |
| 2022 | $40.9M | 1.7K t |
| 2021 | $33.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2020 | $24.6M | 911 t |
| 2019 | $24.1M | 859 t |
| 2018 | $23.6M | 843 t |
| 2017 | $23.3M | 789 t |
Where Turkey exports glass molds to
The largest buyer markets were Croatia (23%), Russia (18%), Germany (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Egypt grew fastest (+41% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $8.1M | 23% |
| Russia | $6.3M | 18% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 6.9% |
| South Africa | $2.4M | 6.7% |
| Bulgaria | $2.3M | 6.4% |
| Iran | $1.8M | 5.1% |
| United States | $1.4M | 4.1% |
| Mexico | $1.3M | 3.6% |
| Egypt | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $31.72 per kg, 56% above the world average of $20.37. 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 molds imports to Turkey
Imports of glass molds by Turkey reached $15.0 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Croatia alone supplied 55% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Croatia | $8.3M | 55% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 12% |
| Slovenia | $1.3M | 9% |
| China | $1.3M | 8.7% |
| Bulgaria | $1.1M | 7.5% |
| Romania | $475K | 3.2% |
| Poland | $289K | 1.9% |
| Portugal | $153K | 1% |
| Egypt | $112K | 0.8% |
| France | $109K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey glass molds exports (HS 8480.50): 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 8480.50: Moulds: for glass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass molds exported by Turkey?
Turkey exported glass molds worth $35.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 89 countries worldwide, with 6% of world exports. The value was down 7% on 2023.
Which countries buy glass molds from Turkey?
Croatia was the largest buyer with 23% of the value ($8.1 million), followed by Russia (18%) and Germany (7%). The top three together account for 47%, out of 93 buyer countries in total. Egypt grew fastest among the top ten, up 41% on the year.
What is the average export price of glass molds per kg?
The average declared export value was about $31.72 per kg in 2024, 56% above the world average of $20.37 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 molds from Turkey changed since 2017?
Exports went from $23.3 million in 2017 to $35.7 million in 2024, an increase of 53%. The peak was 2022 at $40.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $30.5 million a year.
Does Turkey also import glass molds?
Yes. Turkey imported $15.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Croatia, Italy and Slovenia. On balance Turkey is a net exporter of this product, by about $20.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass molds?
The HS code for glass molds is subheading 8480.50. 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 8480 page.
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