Laboratory glassware imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of laboratory glassware by Turkey reached $15.4 million in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 5% 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 | $15.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $16.2M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $14.6M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 873 t |
| 2020 | $10.9M | 927 t |
| 2019 | $9.9M | 815 t |
| 2018 | $9.3M | 713 t |
| 2017 | $9.5M | 838 t |
Where Turkey imports laboratory glassware from
The largest suppliers were China (31%), Germany (19%), United States (14%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+49% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $4.7M | 31% |
| Germany | $3.0M | 19% |
| United States | $2.2M | 14% |
| Czech Republic | $1.2M | 7.7% |
| Japan | $1.0M | 6.8% |
| Costa Rica | $905K | 5.9% |
| India | $436K | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $227K | 1.5% |
| Sweden | $212K | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $212K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 7017
| 7017.90 | Glassware: laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of glass n.e.c. in heading no. 7017 | 61% |
| 7017.20 | Glassware: laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, having a linear co-efficient of expansion not over 5 x 10… | 26% |
| 7017.10 | Glassware: laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of fused quartz or other fused silica | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7017.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $14.81 per kg, 27% below the world average of $20.37, 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.
Laboratory glassware exports from Turkey
Turkey exported $7.0 million of laboratory glassware in 2024 (260 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Russia (12%), Germany (10%), Greece (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 31%. Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest (+143% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $871K | 12% |
| Germany | $679K | 9.7% |
| Greece | $589K | 8.4% |
| Peru | $589K | 8.4% |
| South Korea | $358K | 5.1% |
| Cyprus | $330K | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $274K | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $244K | 3.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $202K | 2.9% |
| Kazakhstan | $202K | 2.9% |
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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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 7017: Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated.
Common questions
What is the value of laboratory glassware imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported laboratory glassware worth $15.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 214 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply laboratory glassware to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($4.7 million), followed by Germany (19%) and the United States (14%). The top three together account for 64%, out of 51 supplier countries in total. Sweden grew fastest among the top ten, up 188% on the year.
What is the average import price of laboratory glassware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $14.81 per kg in 2024, 27% below the world average of $20.37 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 laboratory glassware to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $9.5 million in 2017 to $15.4 million in 2024, an increase of 61%. The peak was 2023 at $16.2 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export laboratory glassware?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Germany and Greece. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $8.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for laboratory glassware?
The HS code for laboratory glassware is heading 7017. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 7017.90 (61% of the value) and 7017.20 (26%). It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7017 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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