Glass scrap imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of glass scrap by Turkey reached $2.0 million in 2024 (29.8 thousand tonnes). That is 8% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 16% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2019, at $6.8 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 | $2.0M | 29.8K t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 35.1K t |
| 2022 | $2.1M | 48.7K t |
| 2021 | $2.1M | 55.0K t |
| 2020 | $2.1M | 69.4K t |
| 2019 | $6.8M | 56.5K t |
| 2018 | $837K | 21.2K t |
| 2017 | $701K | 7.3K t |
Where Turkey imports glass scrap from
The largest suppliers were Romania (42%), France (26%), Israel (10%). Among the main suppliers, Romania grew fastest (+683% on the year before).
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.07 per kg, 53% below the world average of $0.15, 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 scrap exports from Turkey
Exports of glass scrap by Turkey reached $1.8 million in 2024 (11.3 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Spain accounted for 80% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $1.5M | 80% |
| Italy | $64K | 3.6% |
| Saudi Arabia | $33K | 1.9% |
| Kuwait | $30K | 1.6% |
| United States | $26K | 1.4% |
| France | $23K | 1.2% |
| Montenegro | $20K | 1.1% |
| Algeria | $19K | 1.1% |
| Bulgaria | $19K | 1.1% |
| Belarus | $16K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7001: Glass; cullet and other waste and scrap of glass, excluding glass from cathode ray tubes or other activated glass of heading 85.49, glass in the mass.
Common questions
What is the value of glass scrap imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported glass scrap worth $2.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 29.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 38th of 165 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass scrap to Turkey?
Romania was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($854 thousand), followed by France (26%) and Israel (10%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Romania grew fastest among the top ten, up 683% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass scrap per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.07 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $0.15 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 scrap to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $701 thousand in 2017 to $2.0 million in 2024, an increase of 188%. The peak was 2019 at $6.8 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export glass scrap?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Spain, Italy and Saudi Arabia. That compares with imports of $2.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for glass scrap?
The HS code for glass scrap is heading 7001. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7001.00. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7001 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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