Glass stoppers and closures trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in glass stoppers and closures was worth $218.2 million in 2024, about 84.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017, and down 0% 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 | $218.2M | 84.7K t |
| 2023 | $219.1M | 101.1K t |
| 2022 | $236.5M | 86.2K t |
| 2021 | $291.7M | 109.8K t |
| 2020 | $218.8M | 88.6K t |
| 2019 | $211.1M | 75.6K t |
| 2018 | $196.1M | 71.3K t |
| 2017 | $169.2M | 71.0K t |
Top glass stoppers and closures exporting countries
China is the largest exporter with 59% of world exports, followed by the Czech Republic and Germany. The top three supply 74% between them, out of 113 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $127.8M | 59% |
| Czech Republic | $17.8M | 8.2% |
| Germany | $16.4M | 7.5% |
| Austria | $9.8M | 4.5% |
| France | $7.2M | 3.3% |
| Italy | $5.5M | 2.5% |
| Vietnam | $4.5M | 2.1% |
| Portugal | $4.2M | 1.9% |
| India | $3.4M | 1.6% |
| Spain | $2.5M | 1.1% |
| Netherlands | $2.4M | 1.1% |
| Poland | $2.1M | 0.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
Italy is the biggest buyer with 12% of world imports, ahead of France and Brazil. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 31% across 188 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $25.9M | 12% |
| France | $24.2M | 11% |
| Brazil | $17.8M | 8.2% |
| United States | $12.3M | 5.6% |
| Germany | $11.1M | 5.1% |
| Netherlands | $10.0M | 4.6% |
| Vietnam | $8.3M | 3.8% |
| Japan | $7.9M | 3.6% |
| South Korea | $7.2M | 3.3% |
| Russia | $7.1M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $5.0M | 2.3% |
| Spain | $4.9M | 2.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $15.00 per kg and China $2.06 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 7010.20: Glass: stoppers, lids and other closures. HS 7010 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most glass stoppers and closures?
China exported $127.8 million in 2024, 59% of the world total, followed by the Czech Republic (8%) and Germany (8%). In all, 113 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most glass stoppers and closures?
Italy imported $25.9 million in 2024, 12% of world imports, ahead of France (11%) and Brazil (8%). 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 stoppers and closures?
It was worth $218.2 million in 2024, about 84.7 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 29% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $291.7 million. 113 countries reported exports and 188 reported imports.
What is the average price of glass stoppers and closures per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.58 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the Czech Republic averaged $15.00 per kg and China $2.06 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 stoppers and closures?
The HS code for glass stoppers and closures is subheading 7010.20, 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 7010 page.
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