Cast and rolled glass trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in cast and rolled glass was worth $1.91 billion in 2024, about 615.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 21% since 2017, and down 41% 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 | $1.91B | 615.0K t |
| 2023 | $3.26B | 1.05M t |
| 2022 | $2.55B | 1.12M t |
| 2021 | $2.60B | 1.23M t |
| 2020 | $4.74B | 1.50M t |
| 2019 | $2.41B | 1.21M t |
| 2018 | $2.48B | 1.38M t |
| 2017 | $2.40B | 1.25M t |
Top cast and rolled glass exporting countries
Exports are led by South Korea (26%), China (24%) and the United States (12%). 105 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 62%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $497.3M | 26% |
| China | $465.8M | 24% |
| United States | $228.9M | 12% |
| Japan | $190.2M | 10% |
| Germany | $111.2M | 5.8% |
| France | $106.5M | 5.6% |
| Taiwan | $54.0M | 2.8% |
| Slovakia | $37.3M | 2% |
| Thailand | $30.6M | 1.6% |
| Qatar | $19.0M | 1% |
| Egypt | $17.4M | 0.9% |
| Poland | $17.0M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (38%), Hong Kong (23%) and Thailand (7%). 198 countries imported it, and the top three take 69% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $732.7M | 38% |
| Hong Kong | $446.1M | 23% |
| Thailand | $136.3M | 7.1% |
| United States | $118.6M | 6.2% |
| Taiwan | $73.0M | 3.8% |
| Austria | $34.2M | 1.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $30.5M | 1.6% |
| Mexico | $22.7M | 1.2% |
| South Korea | $18.6M | 1% |
| Germany | $17.6M | 0.9% |
| France | $13.1M | 0.7% |
| Spain | $12.8M | 0.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $71.23 per kg and China $2.01 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 7003: Glass; cast glass and rolled glass in sheets or profiles, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked. HS 7003 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most cast and rolled glass?
South Korea exported $497.3 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by China (24%) and the United States (12%). In all, 105 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most cast and rolled glass?
China imported $732.7 million in 2024, 38% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (23%) and Thailand (7%). The top three importers together take 69%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in cast and rolled glass?
It was worth $1.91 billion in 2024, about 615.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 21% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $4.74 billion. 105 countries reported exports and 198 reported imports.
What is the average price of cast and rolled glass per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.10 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $71.23 per kg and China $2.01 per kg, so grade and origin matter. It is total declared value divided by total weight, so treat it as a benchmark, not a quote.
What is the HS code for cast and rolled glass?
The HS code for cast and rolled glass is heading 7003, in chapter 70 (glass and glassware). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 7003 page.
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