Glass light bulb envelopes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in glass light bulb envelopes was worth $54.2 million in 2024, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 49% since 2017, and down 16% 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 | $54.2M | 13.0K t |
| 2023 | $64.5M | 12.8K t |
| 2022 | $72.0M | 18.3K t |
| 2021 | $78.6M | 26.1K t |
| 2020 | $76.6M | 31.5K t |
| 2019 | $92.9M | 35.8K t |
| 2018 | $102.3M | 32.0K t |
| 2017 | $105.3M | 36.7K t |
Top glass light bulb envelopes exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 28% of world exports, followed by Thailand and the United States. The top three supply 46% between them, out of 95 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $15.2M | 28% |
| Thailand | $5.6M | 10% |
| United States | $4.1M | 7.5% |
| Germany | $4.1M | 7.5% |
| Czech Republic | $2.9M | 5.4% |
| Taiwan | $2.2M | 4% |
| Ireland | $2.1M | 3.9% |
| India | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Poland | $1.6M | 3% |
| Hong Kong | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $1.4M | 2.5% |
| Italy | $1.2M | 2.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Germany (11%), Japan (9%) and Poland (6%). 179 countries imported it, and the top three take 27% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $6.2M | 12% |
| Japan | $5.0M | 9.3% |
| Poland | $3.2M | 6% |
| United States | $2.9M | 5.4% |
| Slovakia | $2.9M | 5.4% |
| China | $2.8M | 5.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.7M | 4.9% |
| United Kingdom | $2.1M | 3.8% |
| Canada | $1.9M | 3.6% |
| Mexico | $1.6M | 3% |
| Nigeria | $1.6M | 2.9% |
| Egypt | $1.4M | 2.7% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.18 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $154.23 per kg and India $1.35 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 Glass light bulb envelopes (HS 7011.10) 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 7011.10: Glass envelopes (including bulbs and tubes): open, and glass parts thereof, without fittings, for electric lighting. HS 7011 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most glass light bulb envelopes?
China exported $15.2 million in 2024, 28% of the world total, followed by Thailand (10%) and the United States (8%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most glass light bulb envelopes?
Germany imported $6.2 million in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of Japan (9%) and Poland (6%). The top three importers together take 27%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in glass light bulb envelopes?
It was worth $54.2 million in 2024, about 13.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 49% since 2017. The peak year was 2017 at $105.3 million. 95 countries reported exports and 179 reported imports.
What is the average price of glass light bulb envelopes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.18 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $154.23 per kg and India $1.35 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 glass light bulb envelopes?
The HS code for glass light bulb envelopes is subheading 7011.10, 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 7011 page.
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