Drawn and blown glass trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in drawn and blown glass was worth $1.92 billion in 2024, about 479.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 119% since 2017, and up 134% 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 | $1.92B | 479.8K t |
| 2023 | $818.5M | 230.1K t |
| 2022 | $703.2M | 225.2K t |
| 2021 | $761.7M | 265.9K t |
| 2020 | $722.1M | 352.0K t |
| 2019 | $787.5M | 384.5K t |
| 2018 | $835.0M | 317.7K t |
| 2017 | $873.7M | 286.2K t |
Top drawn and blown glass exporting countries
Hong Kong is the largest exporter with 34% of world exports, followed by China and South Korea. The top three supply 71% between them, out of 99 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $656.7M | 34% |
| China | $348.3M | 18% |
| South Korea | $347.1M | 18% |
| Japan | $336.9M | 18% |
| Taiwan | $117.1M | 6.1% |
| Germany | $26.3M | 1.4% |
| United Kingdom | $18.8M | 1% |
| United States | $11.7M | 0.6% |
| Malaysia | $11.5M | 0.6% |
| Belgium | $5.7M | 0.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.3M | 0.3% |
| Thailand | $2.7M | 0.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (56%), Hong Kong (18%) and South Korea (8%). 196 countries imported it, and the top three take 83% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $1.07B | 56% |
| Hong Kong | $350.9M | 18% |
| South Korea | $160.5M | 8.4% |
| Taiwan | $130.7M | 6.8% |
| United States | $69.4M | 3.6% |
| Thailand | $27.6M | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $12.6M | 0.7% |
| Germany | $8.5M | 0.4% |
| India | $8.4M | 0.4% |
| Peru | $6.4M | 0.3% |
| Japan | $6.1M | 0.3% |
| Dominican Republic | $5.3M | 0.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $3.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $21.09 per kg and China $2.83 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 7004: Glass; drawn glass and blown glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked. HS 7004 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most drawn and blown glass?
Hong Kong exported $656.7 million in 2024, 34% of the world total, followed by China (18%) and South Korea (18%). In all, 99 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most drawn and blown glass?
China imported $1.07 billion in 2024, 56% of world imports, ahead of Hong Kong (18%) and South Korea (8%). The top three importers together take 83%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in drawn and blown glass?
It was worth $1.92 billion in 2024, about 479.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 119% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 99 countries reported exports and 196 reported imports.
What is the average price of drawn and blown glass per kg?
The world average declared value was about $3.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $21.09 per kg and China $2.83 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 drawn and blown glass?
The HS code for drawn and blown glass is heading 7004, 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 7004 page.
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