Technical ceramic laboratory wares trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in technical ceramic laboratory wares was worth $4.63 billion in 2024, about 297.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017, and down 4% 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 | $4.63B | 297.9K t |
| 2023 | $4.83B | 304.1K t |
| 2022 | $4.84B | 295.7K t |
| 2021 | $4.96B | 272.6K t |
| 2020 | $3.76B | 215.5K t |
| 2019 | $4.39B | 259.1K t |
| 2018 | $4.40B | 235.1K t |
| 2017 | $3.94B | 244.3K t |
Top technical ceramic laboratory wares exporting countries
Exports are led by the United States (17%), Germany (16%) and China (14%). 103 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 47%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $789.6M | 17% |
| Germany | $727.9M | 16% |
| China | $653.5M | 14% |
| Poland | $590.0M | 13% |
| Japan | $469.7M | 10% |
| Mexico | $260.4M | 5.6% |
| Hungary | $152.5M | 3.3% |
| Thailand | $130.7M | 2.8% |
| Belgium | $122.8M | 2.7% |
| South Korea | $100.3M | 2.2% |
| Indonesia | $98.9M | 2.1% |
| Netherlands | $64.1M | 1.4% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany and North Macedonia. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 33% across 175 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $585.6M | 13% |
| Germany | $581.9M | 13% |
| North Macedonia | $365.7M | 7.9% |
| Poland | $349.0M | 7.6% |
| South Korea | $294.6M | 6.4% |
| India | $273.2M | 5.9% |
| Japan | $224.4M | 4.9% |
| China | $217.0M | 4.7% |
| Taiwan | $177.6M | 3.8% |
| Mexico | $176.3M | 3.8% |
| Malaysia | $144.5M | 3.1% |
| France | $133.5M | 2.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $15.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $59.63 per kg and China $4.85 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 6909.19: Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, other than articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale or of porcelain or china. HS 6909 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most technical ceramic laboratory wares?
The United States exported $789.6 million in 2024, 17% of the world total, followed by Germany (16%) and China (14%). In all, 103 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most technical ceramic laboratory wares?
The United States imported $585.6 million in 2024, 13% of world imports, ahead of Germany (13%) and North Macedonia (8%). The top three importers together take 33%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in technical ceramic laboratory wares?
It was worth $4.63 billion in 2024, about 297.9 thousand tonnes. That is an increase of 17% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $4.96 billion. 103 countries reported exports and 175 reported imports.
What is the average price of technical ceramic laboratory wares per kg?
The world average declared value was about $15.53 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Japan averaged $59.63 per kg and China $4.85 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 technical ceramic laboratory wares?
The HS code for technical ceramic laboratory wares is subheading 6909.19, 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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