Fused silica tubes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in fused silica tubes was worth $412.5 million in 2024, about 38.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 40% since 2017, and down 8% 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 | $412.5M | 38.3K t |
| 2023 | $447.8M | 45.0K t |
| 2022 | $490.4M | 48.0K t |
| 2021 | $443.1M | 44.7K t |
| 2020 | $476.6M | 39.4K t |
| 2019 | $410.5M | 39.8K t |
| 2018 | $709.1M | 43.7K t |
| 2017 | $690.2M | 44.4K t |
Top fused silica tubes exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (37%), the United States (32%) and China (14%). 66 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 83%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $154.7M | 38% |
| United States | $131.1M | 32% |
| China | $58.3M | 14% |
| Netherlands | $23.0M | 5.6% |
| Japan | $15.5M | 3.8% |
| Brazil | $14.0M | 3.4% |
| Italy | $2.6M | 0.6% |
| South Korea | $2.4M | 0.6% |
| United Kingdom | $2.3M | 0.6% |
| Hungary | $1.3M | 0.3% |
| Belgium | $1.0M | 0.2% |
| Israel | $752K | 0.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Mexico is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of Japan and China. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 148 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $58.0M | 14% |
| Japan | $52.3M | 13% |
| China | $51.7M | 13% |
| United States | $48.8M | 12% |
| South Korea | $40.5M | 9.8% |
| Taiwan | $27.7M | 6.7% |
| Hungary | $19.1M | 4.6% |
| Germany | $18.9M | 4.6% |
| India | $14.5M | 3.5% |
| Denmark | $12.9M | 3.1% |
| Netherlands | $12.6M | 3.1% |
| Egypt | $7.3M | 1.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $10.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $245.02 per kg and Brazil $2.44 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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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 7002.31: Glass: unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica. HS 7002 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most fused silica tubes?
Germany exported $154.7 million in 2024, 37% of the world total, followed by the United States (32%) and China (14%). In all, 66 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most fused silica tubes?
Mexico imported $58.0 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of Japan (13%) and China (13%). 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 tubes?
It was worth $412.5 million in 2024, about 38.3 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 40% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $709.1 million. 66 countries reported exports and 148 reported imports.
What is the average price of fused silica tubes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $10.77 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $245.02 per kg and Brazil $2.44 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 tubes?
The HS code for fused silica tubes is subheading 7002.31, 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 7002 page.
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