Fused silica laboratory glassware trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fused silica laboratory glassware was worth $211.5 million in 2024, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and up 4% 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 | $211.5M | 6.8K t |
| 2023 | $202.9M | 11.2K t |
| 2022 | $207.7M | 10.2K t |
| 2021 | $212.1M | 10.7K t |
| 2020 | $212.5M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $224.8M | 11.7K t |
| 2018 | $190.1M | 13.0K t |
| 2017 | $165.7M | 10.7K t |
Top fused silica laboratory glassware exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 22% of world exports, followed by the United States and Mexico. The top three supply 57% between them, out of 95 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $45.5M | 22% |
| United States | $42.4M | 20% |
| Mexico | $32.0M | 15% |
| Japan | $23.7M | 11% |
| Germany | $19.5M | 9.2% |
| Netherlands | $7.1M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $4.6M | 2.2% |
| Australia | $4.4M | 2.1% |
| Switzerland | $3.5M | 1.7% |
| Ireland | $2.5M | 1.2% |
| India | $2.4M | 1.1% |
| Denmark | $2.1M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 26% of world imports, ahead of Singapore and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 186 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $55.6M | 26% |
| Singapore | $14.2M | 6.7% |
| Germany | $12.8M | 6.1% |
| China | $9.9M | 4.7% |
| Netherlands | $9.7M | 4.6% |
| Japan | $7.8M | 3.7% |
| Canada | $7.0M | 3.3% |
| United Kingdom | $6.0M | 2.8% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 2.6% |
| Indonesia | $5.5M | 2.6% |
| South Korea | $5.0M | 2.4% |
| Mexico | $4.5M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $31.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $110.36 per kg and China $15.37 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 7017.10: Glassware: laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of fused quartz or other fused silica. HS 7017 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fused silica laboratory glassware?
China exported $45.5 million in 2024, 22% of the world total, followed by the United States (20%) and Mexico (15%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fused silica laboratory glassware?
The United States imported $55.6 million in 2024, 26% of world imports, ahead of Singapore (7%) and Germany (6%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in fused silica laboratory glassware?
It was worth $211.5 million in 2024, about 6.8 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2019 at $224.8 million. 95 countries reported exports and 186 reported imports.
What is the average price of fused silica laboratory glassware per kg?
The world average declared value was about $31.20 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Australia averaged $110.36 per kg and China $15.37 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for fused silica laboratory glassware?
The HS code for fused silica laboratory glassware is subheading 7017.10, 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 7017 page.
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