Plastic spectacle frames imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of plastic spectacle frames by Turkey reached $32.5 million in 2024 (197 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 8% on 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 | $32.5M | 197 t |
| 2023 | $29.9M | 152 t |
| 2022 | $21.5M | 120 t |
| 2021 | $17.1M | 97 t |
| 2020 | $9.9M | 70 t |
| 2019 | $13.1M | 74 t |
| 2018 | $14.8M | 103 t |
| 2017 | $21.5M | 144 t |
Where Turkey imports plastic spectacle frames from
The largest suppliers were Italy (50%), China (31%), Austria (3%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $16.2M | 50% |
| China | $10.1M | 31% |
| Austria | $1.0M | 3.2% |
| Brazil | $766K | 2.4% |
| Spain | $632K | 2% |
| Denmark | $584K | 1.8% |
| Thailand | $516K | 1.6% |
| Netherlands | $418K | 1.3% |
| Japan | $417K | 1.3% |
| Germany | $415K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $164.66 per kg, close to the world average of $190.98.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Plastic spectacle frames exports from Turkey
Exports of plastic spectacle frames by Turkey reached $5.1 million in 2024 (69 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Iran (10%), Romania (8%), Algeria (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 25%. Among the main buyer markets, Algeria grew fastest (+210% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Iran | $525K | 10% |
| Romania | $395K | 7.7% |
| Algeria | $358K | 7% |
| Saudi Arabia | $344K | 6.7% |
| Kazakhstan | $330K | 6.4% |
| Tunisia | $288K | 5.6% |
| Italy | $276K | 5.4% |
| Iraq | $269K | 5.2% |
| Azerbaijan | $225K | 4.4% |
| Cyprus | $219K | 4.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plastic spectacle frames imports (HS 9003.11): 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 9003.11: Frames and mountings: for spectacles, goggles or the like, of plastics.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic spectacle frames imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plastic spectacle frames worth $32.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 197 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 208 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic spectacle frames to Turkey?
Italy was the largest supplier with 50% of the value ($16.2 million), followed by China (31%) and Austria (3%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Spain grew fastest among the top ten, up 107% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic spectacle frames per kg?
The average declared import value was about $164.66 per kg in 2024, 14% below the world average of $190.98 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of plastic spectacle frames to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $21.5 million in 2017 to $32.5 million in 2024, an increase of 51%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $20.1 million a year.
Does Turkey also export plastic spectacle frames?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.1 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Iran, Romania and Algeria. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $27.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic spectacle frames?
The HS code for plastic spectacle frames is subheading 9003.11. 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 9003 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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