Low-expansion glass tubes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in low-expansion glass tubes was worth $203.0 million in 2024, about 71.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017, and down 1% 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 | $203.0M | 71.4K t |
| 2023 | $206.0M | 66.7K t |
| 2022 | $254.5M | 93.9K t |
| 2021 | $272.3M | 103.9K t |
| 2020 | $250.4M | 95.6K t |
| 2019 | $231.5M | 89.3K t |
| 2018 | $199.8M | 79.4K t |
| 2017 | $179.3M | 69.8K t |
Top low-expansion glass tubes exporting countries
Germany is the largest exporter with 63% of world exports, followed by India and China. The top three supply 81% between them, out of 56 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $128.8M | 64% |
| India | $24.3M | 12% |
| China | $11.8M | 5.8% |
| Czech Republic | $6.2M | 3.1% |
| Malaysia | $4.5M | 2.2% |
| Brazil | $4.4M | 2.2% |
| United States | $4.2M | 2.1% |
| Austria | $4.1M | 2% |
| Turkey | $4.0M | 2% |
| Thailand | $2.7M | 1.3% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 1.1% |
| Japan | $1.9M | 1% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are China (19%), Italy (15%) and India (8%). 128 countries imported it, and the top three take 41% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $37.7M | 19% |
| Italy | $30.1M | 15% |
| India | $16.2M | 8% |
| United States | $14.5M | 7.2% |
| Indonesia | $12.6M | 6.2% |
| Switzerland | $12.1M | 6% |
| Turkey | $11.0M | 5.4% |
| Japan | $6.5M | 3.2% |
| Hungary | $6.3M | 3.1% |
| France | $4.8M | 2.4% |
| Taiwan | $4.8M | 2.4% |
| Slovakia | $4.4M | 2.2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $33.52 per kg and China $1.49 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 7002.32: Glass: unworked, tubes, 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. HS 7002 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most low-expansion glass tubes?
Germany exported $128.8 million in 2024, 63% of the world total, followed by India (12%) and China (6%). In all, 56 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most low-expansion glass tubes?
China imported $37.7 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Italy (15%) and India (8%). The top three importers together take 41%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in low-expansion glass tubes?
It was worth $203.0 million in 2024, about 71.4 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 13% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $272.3 million. 56 countries reported exports and 128 reported imports.
What is the average price of low-expansion glass tubes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $2.84 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Austria averaged $33.52 per kg and China $1.49 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for low-expansion glass tubes?
The HS code for low-expansion glass tubes is subheading 7002.32, 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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