Optical filters imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $3.2 million of optical filters in 2024 (13 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 45% on 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $3.2M | 13 t |
| 2023 | $2.2M | 13 t |
| 2022 | $2.0M | 8 t |
| 2021 | $1.5M | 8 t |
| 2020 | $1.2M | 9 t |
| 2019 | $1.3M | 7 t |
| 2018 | $1.3M | 5 t |
| 2017 | $1.6M | 8 t |
Where Turkey imports optical filters from
China alone supplied 60% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+132% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.0M | 60% |
| United States | $404K | 13% |
| United Kingdom | $187K | 5.8% |
| Germany | $176K | 5.4% |
| Japan | $92K | 2.9% |
| Estonia | $73K | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $55K | 1.7% |
| Italy | $45K | 1.4% |
| Indonesia | $37K | 1.2% |
| Switzerland | $29K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $244.83 per kg, 183% above the world average of $86.53. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Optical filters exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported optical filters worth $2.4 million (446 tonnes). Its share of world exports was 0%. Saudi Arabia alone took 79% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Saudi Arabia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Saudi Arabia | $1.9M | 79% |
| Nigeria | $179K | 7.4% |
| Belarus | $122K | 5.1% |
| Luxembourg | $50K | 2.1% |
| Senegal | $21K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $16K | 0.7% |
| Germany | $14K | 0.6% |
| Tunisia | $11K | 0.5% |
| Azerbaijan | $11K | 0.4% |
| Austria | $9K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey optical filters imports (HS 9002.20): 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 9002.20: Filters: mounted as parts or fittings for instruments or apparatus, of any material (excluding elements of glass not optically worked).
Common questions
What is the value of optical filters imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported optical filters worth $3.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 13 tonnes. That ranks it 35th of 199 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 45% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical filters to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 60% of the value ($2.0 million), followed by the United States (13%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 39 supplier countries in total. Switzerland grew fastest among the top ten, up 880% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical filters per kg?
The average declared import value was about $244.83 per kg in 2024, 183% above the world average of $86.53 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of optical filters to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.6 million in 2017 to $3.2 million in 2024, an increase of 101%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $1.8 million a year.
Does Turkey also export optical filters?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Saudi Arabia, Nigeria and Belarus. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $811 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for optical filters?
The HS code for optical filters is subheading 9002.20. 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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