Plastic spectacle lenses imports in Turkey: data, top suppliers and prices
Turkey imported $47.4 million of plastic spectacle lenses in 2024 (1.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value rose 11% 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 | $47.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2023 | $42.9M | 996 t |
| 2022 | $41.6M | 927 t |
| 2021 | $32.6M | 637 t |
| 2020 | $28.1M | 604 t |
| 2019 | $35.9M | 223 t |
| 2018 | $38.2M | 659 t |
| 2017 | $37.1M | 208 t |
Where Turkey imports plastic spectacle lenses from
China alone supplied 65% of it. Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+46% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $30.8M | 65% |
| Thailand | $6.2M | 13% |
| Philippines | $3.5M | 7.3% |
| Hungary | $1.7M | 3.5% |
| Germany | $963K | 2% |
| Italy | $852K | 1.8% |
| Czech Republic | $785K | 1.7% |
| Mexico | $673K | 1.4% |
| South Korea | $561K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $449K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $46.60 per kg, 53% below the world average of $98.68, 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.
Plastic spectacle lenses exports from Turkey
In 2024, Turkey exported plastic spectacle lenses worth $5.8 million (19 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Russia (23%), Kenya (18%), Spain (7%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 48%. Among the main buyer markets, Russia grew fastest (+69% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Russia | $1.3M | 23% |
| Kenya | $1.1M | 18% |
| Spain | $400K | 6.9% |
| Portugal | $377K | 6.5% |
| Gabon | $357K | 6.1% |
| Burkina Faso | $323K | 5.5% |
| Kazakhstan | $238K | 4.1% |
| Iceland | $197K | 3.4% |
| Azerbaijan | $155K | 2.7% |
| Cyprus | $138K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in Turkey?
The shipment records behind Turkey plastic spectacle lenses imports (HS 9001.50): 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 9001.50: Lenses, spectacle: unmounted, of materials other than glass.
Common questions
What is the value of plastic spectacle lenses imported by Turkey?
Turkey imported plastic spectacle lenses worth $47.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.0 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 29th of 207 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was up 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply plastic spectacle lenses to Turkey?
China was the largest supplier with 65% of the value ($30.8 million), followed by Thailand (13%) and the Philippines (7%). The top three together account for 85%, out of 32 supplier countries in total. Mexico grew fastest among the top ten, up 74% on the year.
What is the average import price of plastic spectacle lenses per kg?
The average declared import value was about $46.60 per kg in 2024, 53% below the world average of $98.68 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of plastic spectacle lenses to Turkey changed since 2017?
Imports went from $37.1 million in 2017 to $47.4 million in 2024, an increase of 28%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $38.0 million a year.
Does Turkey also export plastic spectacle lenses?
Yes. Turkey exported $5.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Russia, Kenya and Spain. On balance Turkey is a net importer of this product, by about $41.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for plastic spectacle lenses?
The HS code for plastic spectacle lenses is subheading 9001.50. 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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