Float glass sheets (standard) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in float glass sheets (standard) was worth $2.91 billion in 2024, about 6.05 million tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017, and down 13% 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 | $2.91B | 6.05M t |
| 2023 | $3.33B | 5.51M t |
| 2022 | $3.91B | 6.38M t |
| 2021 | $3.53B | 6.93M t |
| 2020 | $2.58B | 6.27M t |
| 2019 | $2.87B | 6.88M t |
| 2018 | $3.00B | 6.63M t |
| 2017 | $2.69B | 6.38M t |
Top float glass sheets (standard) exporting countries
Malaysia is the largest exporter with 12% of world exports, followed by Germany and China. The top three supply 32% between them, out of 112 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $363.3M | 13% |
| Germany | $323.3M | 11% |
| China | $234.9M | 8.1% |
| Japan | $209.1M | 7.2% |
| Belgium | $190.6M | 6.6% |
| South Korea | $160.3M | 5.5% |
| Taiwan | $139.3M | 4.8% |
| United States | $124.8M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $103.1M | 3.6% |
| France | $97.7M | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $83.1M | 2.9% |
| Spain | $79.1M | 2.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (14%), the United States (5%) and Canada (4%). 205 countries imported it, and the top three take 22% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $393.3M | 14% |
| United States | $136.0M | 4.7% |
| Canada | $115.8M | 4% |
| Hong Kong | $112.1M | 3.9% |
| Vietnam | $99.4M | 3.4% |
| India | $90.3M | 3.1% |
| South Korea | $79.8M | 2.7% |
| Poland | $77.3M | 2.7% |
| Netherlands | $70.5M | 2.4% |
| Morocco | $64.8M | 2.2% |
| Spain | $61.4M | 2.1% |
| Czech Republic | $56.8M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $2.28 per kg and Malaysia $0.32 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 7005.29: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground). HS 7005 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most float glass sheets (standard)?
Malaysia exported $363.3 million in 2024, 12% of the world total, followed by Germany (11%) and China (8%). In all, 112 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most float glass sheets (standard)?
China imported $393.3 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of the United States (5%) and Canada (4%). The top three importers together take 22%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in float glass sheets (standard)?
It was worth $2.91 billion in 2024, about 6.05 million tonnes. That is an increase of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $3.91 billion. 112 countries reported exports and 205 reported imports.
What is the average price of float glass sheets (standard) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.48 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, South Korea averaged $2.28 per kg and Malaysia $0.32 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 float glass sheets (standard)?
The HS code for float glass sheets (standard) is subheading 7005.29, 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 7005 page.
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