Borosilicate laboratory glassware trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in borosilicate laboratory glassware was worth $384.6 million in 2024, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017, and down 4% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $384.6M | 12.3K t |
| 2023 | $401.1M | 13.2K t |
| 2022 | $412.5M | 14.9K t |
| 2021 | $374.6M | 15.1K t |
| 2020 | $318.4M | 18.1K t |
| 2019 | $325.5M | 14.8K t |
| 2018 | $304.3M | 14.2K t |
| 2017 | $268.4M | 12.1K t |
Top borosilicate laboratory glassware exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (31%), the United States (17%) and Sweden (10%). 106 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 58%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $118.3M | 31% |
| United States | $65.8M | 17% |
| Sweden | $38.0M | 9.9% |
| China | $21.1M | 5.5% |
| Czech Republic | $20.0M | 5.2% |
| Switzerland | $14.6M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $12.7M | 3.3% |
| India | $12.1M | 3.1% |
| United Kingdom | $9.0M | 2.3% |
| Croatia | $8.2M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $7.9M | 2.1% |
| Costa Rica | $7.1M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of Germany and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 34% across 195 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $61.0M | 16% |
| Germany | $37.8M | 9.8% |
| China | $30.9M | 8% |
| France | $22.6M | 5.9% |
| United Kingdom | $16.1M | 4.2% |
| Switzerland | $15.3M | 4% |
| Japan | $15.1M | 3.9% |
| Singapore | $14.2M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $14.0M | 3.7% |
| South Korea | $10.9M | 2.9% |
| Canada | $10.7M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $10.0M | 2.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $31.30 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $439.12 per kg and China $8.17 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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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 7017.20: Glassware: laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, having a linear co-efficient of expansion not over 5 x 10 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005)) per Kelvin with a temperature of 0-300 degrees C. HS 7017 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most borosilicate laboratory glassware?
Germany exported $118.3 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by the United States (17%) and Sweden (10%). In all, 106 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most borosilicate laboratory glassware?
The United States imported $61.0 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of Germany (10%) and China (8%). The top three importers together take 34%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in borosilicate laboratory glassware?
It was worth $384.6 million in 2024, about 12.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 43% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $412.5 million. 106 countries reported exports and 195 reported imports.
What is the average price of borosilicate laboratory glassware per kg?
The world average declared value was about $31.30 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Sweden averaged $439.12 per kg and China $8.17 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for borosilicate laboratory glassware?
The HS code for borosilicate laboratory glassware is subheading 7017.20, in chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 7017 page.
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