Optical elements (other) imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical elements (other) by Turkey reached $57.8 million in 2024 (8.3 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 | $57.8M | 8.3K t |
| 2023 | $69.2M | 10.3K t |
| 2022 | $64.0M | 8.3K t |
| 2021 | $56.9M | 8.7K t |
| 2020 | $55.1M | 9.8K t |
| 2019 | $60.0M | 9.9K t |
| 2018 | $55.0M | 8.7K t |
| 2017 | $68.1M | 12.6K t |
Where Turkey imports optical elements (other) from
One supplier dominates: China accounted for 78% of the value.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.0M | 78% |
| South Korea | $1.9M | 3.3% |
| Lithuania | $1.9M | 3.3% |
| Germany | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| United States | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| United Kingdom | $948K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $670K | 1.2% |
| Belgium | $656K | 1.1% |
| Japan | $577K | 1% |
| Taiwan | $563K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.95 per kg, 86% below the world average of $48.11, 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 (other) exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported optical elements (other) worth $1.3 million (45 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Egypt (21%), China (17%), Kyrgyzstan (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 50%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Egypt | $282K | 21% |
| China | $219K | 17% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $155K | 12% |
| Russia | $84K | 6.3% |
| Netherlands | $76K | 5.7% |
| Spain | $46K | 3.5% |
| Switzerland | $45K | 3.4% |
| Germany | $44K | 3.4% |
| Kazakhstan | $32K | 2.5% |
| Bulgaria | $30K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey optical elements (other) imports (HS 9001.90): 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 9001.90: Optical elements: lenses n.e.c. in heading no. 9001, prisms, mirrors and other optical elements, unmounted, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked).
Common questions
What is the value of optical elements (other) imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported optical elements (other) worth $57.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 198 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 16% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical elements (other) to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($45.0 million), followed by South Korea (3%) and Lithuania (3%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Belgium grew fastest among the top ten, up 345% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical elements (other) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.95 per kg in 2024, 86% below the world average of $48.11 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical elements (other) to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $68.1 million in 2017 to $57.8 million in 2024, a fall of 15%. The peak was 2023 at $69.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $60.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export optical elements (other)?
Yes. Turkey exported $1.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Egypt, China and Kyrgyzstan. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $56.5 million a year.
What is the HS code for optical elements (other)?
The HS code for optical elements (other) is subheading 9001.90. 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 9001 page.
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