Optical glass imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of optical glass by Turkey reached $3.6 million in 2024 (576 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 29% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $5.0 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 | $3.6M | 576 t |
| 2023 | $5.0M | 476 t |
| 2022 | $4.4M | 611 t |
| 2021 | $3.8M | 570 t |
| 2020 | $2.8M | 503 t |
| 2019 | $3.0M | 466 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 450 t |
| 2017 | $2.7M | 466 t |
Where Turkey imports optical glass from
The largest suppliers were China (42%), Austria (26%), Malaysia (7%). Among the main suppliers, Poland grew fastest (+230% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.5M | 42% |
| Austria | $927K | 26% |
| Malaysia | $238K | 6.7% |
| Russia | $214K | 6% |
| Germany | $191K | 5.4% |
| Poland | $148K | 4.2% |
| United States | $98K | 2.8% |
| France | $71K | 2% |
| India | $43K | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $19K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.18 per kg, 89% below the world average of $54.50, 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 glass exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported optical glass worth $2.9 million (362 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Belgium (21%), Russia (9%), Poland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 40%. Among the main buyer markets, Kazakhstan grew fastest (+64% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $611K | 21% |
| Russia | $271K | 9.4% |
| Poland | $254K | 8.8% |
| United Kingdom | $162K | 5.6% |
| Iraq | $134K | 4.7% |
| Germany | $133K | 4.6% |
| Kazakhstan | $114K | 4% |
| Bulgaria | $102K | 3.6% |
| Ukraine | $94K | 3.3% |
| Italy | $91K | 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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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 7014: Signalling glassware and optical elements of glass (other than those of heading no. 7015), not optically worked.
Common questions
What is the value of optical glass imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported optical glass worth $3.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 576 tonnes. That ranks it 21st of 169 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 29% on 2023.
Which countries supply optical glass to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($1.5 million), followed by Austria (26%) and Malaysia (7%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 35 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 230% on the year.
What is the average import price of optical glass per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.18 per kg in 2024, 89% below the world average of $54.50 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 glass to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.7 million in 2017 to $3.6 million in 2024, an increase of 34%. The peak was 2023 at $5.0 million. Monthly and weekly movements since then are in EximDataX.
Does Turkey also export optical glass?
Yes. Turkey exported $2.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Belgium, Russia and Poland. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $684 thousand a year.
What is the HS code for optical glass?
The HS code for optical glass is heading 7014. In Turkey all of this trade was declared under the six-digit code 7014.00. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7014 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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