Ceramic lustres trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ceramic lustres was worth $897.6 million in 2024, about 29.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 38% since 2017, and down 25% 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 | $897.6M | 29.3K t |
| 2023 | $1.20B | 15.5K t |
| 2022 | $1.16B | 33.3K t |
| 2021 | $1.46B | 43.0K t |
| 2020 | $1.22B | 20.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.19B | 38.2K t |
| 2018 | $1.49B | 53.3K t |
| 2017 | $1.44B | 35.6K t |
Top ceramic lustres exporting countries
Exports are led by Taiwan (27%), Japan (25%) and Germany (9%). 86 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 61%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Taiwan | $242.3M | 27% |
| Japan | $224.8M | 25% |
| Germany | $79.5M | 8.9% |
| China | $61.9M | 6.9% |
| United States | $51.3M | 5.7% |
| Singapore | $42.9M | 4.8% |
| Turkey | $41.8M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $32.2M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $31.2M | 3.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $23.9M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $16.6M | 1.9% |
| Spain | $10.7M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
South Korea is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of China and Taiwan. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 28% across 159 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $94.8M | 11% |
| China | $80.0M | 8.9% |
| Taiwan | $75.3M | 8.4% |
| Malaysia | $69.2M | 7.7% |
| Germany | $56.6M | 6.3% |
| Philippines | $49.4M | 5.5% |
| Laos | $43.3M | 4.8% |
| Thailand | $42.3M | 4.7% |
| Vietnam | $40.6M | 4.5% |
| Hong Kong | $38.9M | 4.3% |
| Japan | $35.8M | 4% |
| United States | $31.4M | 3.5% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $30.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $606.58 per kg and China $18.69 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 3207.30: Lustres: liquid lustres and similar preparations. HS 3207 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ceramic lustres?
Taiwan exported $242.3 million in 2024, 27% of the world total, followed by Japan (25%) and Germany (9%). In all, 86 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ceramic lustres?
South Korea imported $94.8 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of China (9%) and Taiwan (8%). The top three importers together take 28%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ceramic lustres?
It was worth $897.6 million in 2024, about 29.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 38% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.49 billion. 86 countries reported exports and 159 reported imports.
What is the average price of ceramic lustres per kg?
The world average declared value was about $30.62 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $606.58 per kg and China $18.69 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for ceramic lustres?
The HS code for ceramic lustres is subheading 3207.30, in chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3207 page.
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