Glass tubes (standard) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in glass tubes (standard) was worth $319.7 million in 2024, about 136.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017, and up 17% 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 | $319.7M | 136.9K t |
| 2023 | $274.1M | 104.1K t |
| 2022 | $332.5M | 132.1K t |
| 2021 | $330.8M | 139.3K t |
| 2020 | $343.1M | 129.1K t |
| 2019 | $281.6M | 130.7K t |
| 2018 | $270.6M | 139.3K t |
| 2017 | $243.5M | 126.1K t |
Top glass tubes (standard) exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (18%), China (15%) and the United States (14%). 85 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 47%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $58.5M | 18% |
| China | $48.8M | 15% |
| United States | $43.3M | 14% |
| Philippines | $39.4M | 12% |
| Malaysia | $37.6M | 12% |
| Italy | $32.6M | 10% |
| France | $13.0M | 4.1% |
| Japan | $12.4M | 3.9% |
| Netherlands | $9.1M | 2.9% |
| India | $8.6M | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $3.7M | 1.2% |
| Taiwan | $3.5M | 1.1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Japan (16%), France (9%) and China (6%). 170 countries imported it, and the top three take 31% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $51.7M | 16% |
| France | $28.6M | 9% |
| China | $20.3M | 6.4% |
| Mexico | $18.3M | 5.7% |
| South Korea | $18.1M | 5.7% |
| India | $18.1M | 5.7% |
| Poland | $16.5M | 5.2% |
| Italy | $16.4M | 5.1% |
| Germany | $15.2M | 4.8% |
| Saudi Arabia | $13.5M | 4.2% |
| Slovakia | $8.8M | 2.8% |
| Croatia | $8.8M | 2.8% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $5.44 per kg and China $1.28 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 7002.39: Glass: unworked, in tubes, other than of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10 (to the minus 6, (or 0.000005) ) per Kelvin within a temperature range of 0-300 degrees C, not fused quartz or other fused silica. HS 7002 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most glass tubes (standard)?
Germany exported $58.5 million in 2024, 18% of the world total, followed by China (15%) and the United States (14%). In all, 85 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most glass tubes (standard)?
Japan imported $51.7 million in 2024, 16% of world imports, ahead of France (9%) and China (6%). 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 tubes (standard)?
It was worth $319.7 million in 2024, about 136.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 31% since 2017. The peak year was 2020 at $343.1 million. 85 countries reported exports and 170 reported imports.
What is the average price of glass tubes (standard) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.34 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $5.44 per kg and China $1.28 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 tubes (standard)?
The HS code for glass tubes (standard) is subheading 7002.39, 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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