Glass profiles and moldings trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in glass profiles and moldings was worth $53.3 million in 2024, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 136% since 2017, and up 83% 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 | $53.3M | 8.2K t |
| 2023 | $29.1M | 25.1K t |
| 2022 | $28.4M | 16.3K t |
| 2021 | $25.2M | 17.9K t |
| 2020 | $24.4M | 13.2K t |
| 2019 | $45.2M | 11.6K t |
| 2018 | $52.3M | 10.4K t |
| 2017 | $22.6M | 9.0K t |
Top glass profiles and moldings exporting countries
Exports are led by Slovakia (59%), the United Arab Emirates (12%) and Germany (7%). 68 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 77%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Slovakia | $31.2M | 59% |
| United Arab Emirates | $6.2M | 12% |
| Germany | $3.9M | 7.3% |
| China | $2.6M | 4.9% |
| France | $1.3M | 2.5% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 2.3% |
| Japan | $882K | 1.7% |
| Netherlands | $849K | 1.6% |
| Italy | $676K | 1.3% |
| Estonia | $655K | 1.2% |
| United States | $450K | 0.8% |
| Lithuania | $410K | 0.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Austria (60%), Saudi Arabia (11%) and the United States (3%). 125 countries imported it, and the top three take 74% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $32.1M | 60% |
| Saudi Arabia | $5.6M | 11% |
| United States | $1.6M | 3.1% |
| Romania | $1.5M | 2.8% |
| India | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| China | $1.1M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $698K | 1.3% |
| Finland | $671K | 1.3% |
| Kuwait | $624K | 1.2% |
| Greece | $596K | 1.1% |
| France | $580K | 1.1% |
| Poland | $538K | 1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Slovakia averaged $449.46 per kg and China $2.16 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 7003.30: Glass: cast glass and rolled glass, profiles, not otherwise worked. HS 7003 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most glass profiles and moldings?
Slovakia exported $31.2 million in 2024, 59% of the world total, followed by the United Arab Emirates (12%) and Germany (7%). In all, 68 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most glass profiles and moldings?
Austria imported $32.1 million in 2024, 60% of world imports, ahead of Saudi Arabia (11%) and the United States (3%). The top three importers together take 74%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in glass profiles and moldings?
It was worth $53.3 million in 2024, about 8.2 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 136% since 2017. 2024 was the highest year since 2017. 68 countries reported exports and 125 reported imports.
What is the average price of glass profiles and moldings per kg?
The world average declared value was about $6.50 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Slovakia averaged $449.46 per kg and China $2.16 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 glass profiles and moldings?
The HS code for glass profiles and moldings is subheading 7003.30, 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 7003 page.
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