Glass rods (unworked) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in glass rods (unworked) was worth $353.3 million in 2024, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 50% since 2017, and down 36% 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 | $353.3M | 10.0K t |
| 2023 | $554.5M | 9.8K t |
| 2022 | $506.9M | 12.9K t |
| 2021 | $404.4M | 12.3K t |
| 2020 | $362.5M | 10.0K t |
| 2019 | $555.7M | 17.5K t |
| 2018 | $762.2M | 10.8K t |
| 2017 | $701.0M | 14.0K t |
Top glass rods (unworked) exporting countries
Exports are led by China (24%), Japan (21%) and the United States (17%). 77 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 62%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $85.8M | 24% |
| Japan | $73.8M | 21% |
| United States | $60.0M | 17% |
| Germany | $48.5M | 14% |
| France | $39.3M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $25.0M | 7.1% |
| Belgium | $2.5M | 0.7% |
| South Korea | $2.2M | 0.6% |
| Thailand | $2.2M | 0.6% |
| Italy | $1.7M | 0.5% |
| Spain | $1.7M | 0.5% |
| Czech Republic | $1.6M | 0.5% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 16% of world imports, ahead of India and the United States. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 43% across 142 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $55.7M | 16% |
| India | $52.5M | 15% |
| United States | $43.0M | 12% |
| Poland | $41.8M | 12% |
| Indonesia | $28.2M | 8% |
| Netherlands | $25.3M | 7.2% |
| France | $24.1M | 6.8% |
| South Korea | $18.5M | 5.2% |
| Japan | $10.4M | 2.9% |
| Taiwan | $9.3M | 2.6% |
| Germany | $8.4M | 2.4% |
| Russia | $7.4M | 2.1% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $35.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $168.07 per kg and Belgium $12.43 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 7002.20: Glass: unworked, in rods. HS 7002 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most glass rods (unworked)?
China exported $85.8 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by Japan (21%) and the United States (17%). In all, 77 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most glass rods (unworked)?
China imported $55.7 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of India (15%) and the United States (12%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in glass rods (unworked)?
It was worth $353.3 million in 2024, about 10.0 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 50% since 2017. The peak year was 2018 at $762.2 million. 77 countries reported exports and 142 reported imports.
What is the average price of glass rods (unworked) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $35.32 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Netherlands averaged $168.07 per kg and Belgium $12.43 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 (unworked)?
The HS code for glass rods (unworked) is subheading 7002.20, 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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