Glass rods and tubes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in glass rods and tubes was worth $1.33 billion in 2024, about 298.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 28% 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 | $1.33B | 298.5K t |
| 2023 | $1.53B | 265.2K t |
| 2022 | $1.64B | 333.8K t |
| 2021 | $1.50B | 347.6K t |
| 2020 | $1.47B | 310.7K t |
| 2019 | $1.52B | 324.5K t |
| 2018 | $1.99B | 318.0K t |
| 2017 | $1.85B | 296.0K t |
Top glass rods and tubes exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by the United States and China. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 105 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $409.8M | 31% |
| United States | $241.7M | 18% |
| China | $217.0M | 16% |
| Japan | $103.8M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $58.2M | 4.4% |
| France | $55.1M | 4.1% |
| Malaysia | $43.0M | 3.2% |
| Italy | $39.6M | 3% |
| Philippines | $39.4M | 3% |
| India | $33.8M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $21.1M | 1.6% |
| Czech Republic | $9.6M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (12%), Japan (9%) and the United States (9%). 189 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $165.6M | 12% |
| Japan | $123.8M | 9.3% |
| United States | $118.9M | 8.9% |
| India | $102.4M | 7.7% |
| South Korea | $81.7M | 6.1% |
| Mexico | $78.8M | 5.9% |
| Poland | $63.2M | 4.7% |
| France | $61.9M | 4.7% |
| Italy | $50.0M | 3.8% |
| Indonesia | $47.9M | 3.6% |
| Germany | $47.4M | 3.6% |
| Taiwan | $44.0M | 3.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $39.20 per kg and Malaysia $2.09 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: Glass in balls (other than microspheres of heading no. 7018), rods or tubes, unworked. HS 7002 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most glass rods and tubes?
Germany exported $409.8 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by the United States (18%) and China (16%). In all, 105 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most glass rods and tubes?
China imported $165.6 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of Japan (9%) and the United States (9%). The top three importers together take 31%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in glass rods and tubes?
It was worth $1.33 billion in 2024, about 298.5 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $1.99 billion. 105 countries reported exports and 189 reported imports.
What is the average price of glass rods and tubes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $4.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $39.20 per kg and Malaysia $2.09 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 rods and tubes?
The HS code for glass rods and tubes is heading 7002, in chapter 70 (glass and glassware). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 7002 page.
How can I find glass rods and tubes buyers and suppliers?
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