Glass rods and tubes imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $17.6 million of glass rods and tubes in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 16% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $17.6M | 5.2K t |
| 2023 | $21.1M | 6.6K t |
| 2022 | $15.6M | 6.2K t |
| 2021 | $15.7M | 6.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.7M | 5.1K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 5.5K t |
| 2018 | $11.5M | 3.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.4M | 5.2K t |
Where Turkey imports glass rods and tubes from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 60% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Austria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $10.5M | 60% |
| Austria | $3.9M | 22% |
| China | $1.6M | 8.9% |
| Italy | $1.1M | 6.2% |
| Czech Republic | $206K | 1.2% |
| Poland | $85K | 0.5% |
| United States | $42K | 0.2% |
| Netherlands | $32K | 0.2% |
| Belgium | $21K | 0.1% |
| Ukraine | $17K | 0.1% |
Product types under HS 7002
| 7002.32 | Glass: unworked, tubes, of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005) per Kelvin within a… | 62% |
| 7002.39 | Glass: unworked, in tubes, other than of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10 (to the minus 6, (or 0.000005) ) per… | 30% |
| 7002.31 | Glass: unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica | 3.1% |
| 7002.10 | Glass: unworked, in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018) | 2.8% |
| 7002.20 | Glass: unworked, in rods | 1.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.41 per kg, 24% below the world average of $4.47, 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 rods and tubes exports from Turkey
Exports of glass rods and tubes by Turkey reached $4.7 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Turkmenistan accounted for 86% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Turkmenistan | $4.0M | 86% |
| Lebanon | $104K | 2.2% |
| Syria | $52K | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $48K | 1% |
| Iraq | $34K | 0.7% |
| Georgia | $31K | 0.7% |
| Nigeria | $29K | 0.6% |
| Libya | $20K | 0.4% |
| Serbia | $20K | 0.4% |
| Cyprus | $19K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
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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 7002: Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018), rods or tubes, unworked.
Common questions
What is the value of glass rods and tubes imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported glass rods and tubes worth $17.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.2 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 189 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass rods and tubes to Turkey?
Germany was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($10.5 million), followed by Austria (22%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Netherlands grew fastest among the top ten, up 678% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass rods and tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.41 per kg in 2024, 24% below the world average of $4.47 per kg. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so it blends every grade and size; use it as a benchmark, not a quote. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
How have imports of glass rods and tubes to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.4 million in 2017 to $17.6 million in 2024, an increase of 55%. The peak was 2023 at $21.1 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export glass rods and tubes?
Yes. Turkey exported $4.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Turkmenistan, Lebanon and Syria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $12.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass rods and tubes?
The HS code for glass rods and tubes is heading 7002. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7002.32 (62% of the value) and 7002.39 (30%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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