Optical elements imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $52.8 million of optical elements in 2024 (230 tonnes). Value fell 11% 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 | $52.8M | 230 t |
| 2023 | $59.5M | 183 t |
| 2022 | $46.9M | 166 t |
| 2021 | $52.6M | 156 t |
| 2020 | $43.4M | 123 t |
| 2019 | $43.3M | 133 t |
| 2018 | $42.3M | 119 t |
| 2017 | $43.8M | 153 t |
Where Turkey imports optical elements from
The largest suppliers were China (32%), Japan (15%), Germany (11%). Among the main suppliers, Bulgaria grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $16.8M | 32% |
| Japan | $8.1M | 15% |
| Germany | $5.8M | 11% |
| Bulgaria | $2.9M | 5.6% |
| Israel | $2.6M | 5% |
| Slovakia | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| United States | $2.5M | 4.7% |
| Thailand | $2.4M | 4.6% |
| Philippines | $2.4M | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $740K | 1.4% |
Product types under HS 9002
| 9002.11 | Lenses: objective, for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of… | 52% |
| 9002.90 | Optical elements: n.e.c. in heading no. 9002 (e.g. prisms and mirrors), mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any… | 22% |
| 9002.19 | Lenses: objective, (other than for cameras, projectors or photographic enlargers or reducers), mounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass… | 21% |
| 9002.20 | Filters: mounted as parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked) | 6.1% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 9002.
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $229.27 per kg, 49% below the world average of $452.00, 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.
Optical elements exports from Turkey
Exports of optical elements by Turkey reached $7.1 million in 2024 (468 tonnes). Most of it went to Saudi Arabia (27%), India (14%), United States (9%). Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 27% |
| India | $967K | 14% |
| United States | $642K | 9.1% |
| Nigeria | $416K | 5.9% |
| Pakistan | $411K | 5.8% |
| Luxembourg | $280K | 4% |
| Germany | $247K | 3.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $241K | 3.4% |
| United Arab Emirates | $235K | 3.3% |
| Belarus | $227K | 3.2% |
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 9002: Lenses, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, of any material, mounted, being parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, other than such elements of glass not optically worked.
Common questions
What is the value of optical elements imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported optical elements worth $52.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 230 tonnes. That ranks it 34th of 220 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical elements to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 32% of the value ($16.8 million), followed by Japan (15%) and Germany (11%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 58 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 37% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical elements per kg?
The average declared import value was about $229.27 per kg in 2024, 49% below the world average of $452.00 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 optical elements to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $43.8 million in 2017 to $52.8 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2023 at $59.5 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export optical elements?
Yes. Turkey exported $7.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, India and the United States. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $45.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical elements?
The HS code for optical elements is heading 9002. In Turkey the largest six-digit codes were 9002.11 (52% of the value) and 9002.90 (22%). It sits in HS chapter 90 (optical, photographic, cinematographic, measuring, checking, medical or surgical instruments and apparatus; parts and accessories). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 9002 page.
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