Porcelain laboratory wares trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in porcelain laboratory wares was worth $537.2 million in 2024, about 69.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017, and up 9% 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 | $537.2M | 69.6K t |
| 2023 | $490.9M | 68.3K t |
| 2022 | $573.1M | 72.8K t |
| 2021 | $561.2M | 63.1K t |
| 2020 | $494.2M | 50.6K t |
| 2019 | $451.2M | 47.3K t |
| 2018 | $460.4M | 49.4K t |
| 2017 | $419.9M | 40.1K t |
Top porcelain laboratory wares exporting countries
The United States is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by China and Japan. The top three supply 63% between them, out of 95 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $129.5M | 24% |
| China | $112.3M | 21% |
| Japan | $95.7M | 18% |
| Indonesia | $42.4M | 7.9% |
| South Korea | $32.5M | 6.1% |
| Taiwan | $24.0M | 4.5% |
| France | $19.7M | 3.7% |
| Germany | $14.5M | 2.7% |
| Malaysia | $13.6M | 2.5% |
| Austria | $10.3M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $8.4M | 1.6% |
| Vietnam | $7.1M | 1.3% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
China is the biggest buyer with 14% of world imports, ahead of the United States and South Korea. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 39% across 185 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $74.2M | 14% |
| United States | $70.2M | 13% |
| South Korea | $65.3M | 12% |
| Taiwan | $61.7M | 12% |
| Singapore | $49.9M | 9.3% |
| Malaysia | $34.2M | 6.4% |
| Japan | $23.8M | 4.4% |
| Thailand | $16.5M | 3.1% |
| Germany | $16.5M | 3.1% |
| Italy | $12.3M | 2.3% |
| Canada | $7.5M | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $6.9M | 1.3% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $7.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $372.57 per kg and China $2.50 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 6909.11: Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of porcelain or china. HS 6909 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most porcelain laboratory wares?
The United States exported $129.5 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by China (21%) and Japan (18%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most porcelain laboratory wares?
China imported $74.2 million in 2024, 14% of world imports, ahead of the United States (13%) and South Korea (12%). The top three importers together take 39%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in porcelain laboratory wares?
It was worth $537.2 million in 2024, about 69.6 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 28% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $573.1 million. 95 countries reported exports and 185 reported imports.
What is the average price of porcelain laboratory wares per kg?
The world average declared value was about $7.72 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United States averaged $372.57 per kg and China $2.50 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 porcelain laboratory wares?
The HS code for porcelain laboratory wares is subheading 6909.11, in chapter 69 (ceramic products). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6909 page.
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