Colored flat glass sheets trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in colored flat glass sheets was worth $302.5 million in 2024, about 63.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 128% since 2017, and up 94% 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 | $302.5M | 63.3K t |
| 2023 | $155.7M | 73.9K t |
| 2022 | $189.7M | 135.4K t |
| 2021 | $130.6M | 129.3K t |
| 2020 | $101.3M | 124.3K t |
| 2019 | $104.6M | 117.0K t |
| 2018 | $117.2M | 122.0K t |
| 2017 | $132.8M | 122.3K t |
Top colored flat glass sheets exporting countries
Exports are led by South Korea (45%), Japan (23%) and China (12%). 84 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 81%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $137.5M | 45% |
| Japan | $70.9M | 23% |
| China | $35.4M | 12% |
| France | $10.3M | 3.4% |
| United States | $9.0M | 3% |
| Mexico | $7.8M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $5.0M | 1.7% |
| Taiwan | $4.1M | 1.4% |
| Thailand | $2.3M | 0.8% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 0.6% |
| Spain | $1.8M | 0.6% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 71% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong and the United States. Demand is concentrated: the top three take 77% across 168 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $215.1M | 71% |
| Hong Kong | $11.6M | 3.8% |
| United States | $7.6M | 2.5% |
| Thailand | $5.3M | 1.7% |
| Japan | $4.7M | 1.6% |
| Germany | $4.6M | 1.5% |
| Turkey | $4.1M | 1.4% |
| Netherlands | $3.5M | 1.2% |
| United Kingdom | $3.3M | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $3.0M | 1% |
| Malaysia | $2.4M | 0.8% |
| Mexico | $2.3M | 0.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $446.84 per kg and China $1.44 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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The shipment records behind Colored flat glass sheets (HS 7003.12) importers and exporters, worldwide: 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 7003.12: Glass: cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer. HS 7003 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most colored flat glass sheets?
South Korea exported $137.5 million in 2024, 45% of the world total, followed by Japan (23%) and China (12%). In all, 84 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most colored flat glass sheets?
China imported $215.1 million in 2024, 71% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (4%) and the United States (3%). The top three importers together take 77%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in colored flat glass sheets?
It was worth $302.5 million in 2024, about 63.3 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 128% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 84 countries reported exports and 168 reported imports.
What is the average price of colored flat glass sheets per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.78 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $446.84 per kg and China $1.44 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 colored flat glass sheets?
The HS code for colored flat glass sheets is subheading 7003.12, 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 7003 page.
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