Vitrifiable enamels and glazes trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in vitrifiable enamels and glazes was worth $1.06 billion in 2024, about 1.08 million tonnes. That is an increase of 47% since 2017, and down 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 | $1.06B | 1.08M t |
| 2023 | $1.17B | 1.11M t |
| 2022 | $1.24B | 1.08M t |
| 2021 | $1.12B | 1.05M t |
| 2020 | $879.0M | 826.7K t |
| 2019 | $813.7M | 808.7K t |
| 2018 | $834.7M | 792.5K t |
| 2017 | $721.3M | 765.7K t |
Top vitrifiable enamels and glazes exporting countries
Spain is the largest exporter with 24% of world exports, followed by China and Italy. The top three supply 52% between them, out of 95 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $251.1M | 24% |
| China | $206.0M | 19% |
| Italy | $99.4M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $92.8M | 8.7% |
| Mexico | $60.4M | 5.7% |
| United States | $46.3M | 4.4% |
| Brazil | $32.4M | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $29.2M | 2.8% |
| Portugal | $27.3M | 2.6% |
| Switzerland | $26.2M | 2.5% |
| Japan | $24.1M | 2.3% |
| India | $19.5M | 1.8% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Algeria (9%), China (6%) and Italy (4%). 169 countries imported it, and the top three take 19% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Algeria | $93.7M | 8.8% |
| China | $59.5M | 5.6% |
| Italy | $45.9M | 4.3% |
| United States | $45.5M | 4.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $45.3M | 4.3% |
| Germany | $42.9M | 4% |
| Poland | $38.2M | 3.6% |
| Portugal | $37.4M | 3.5% |
| Morocco | $31.7M | 3% |
| Bangladesh | $28.6M | 2.7% |
| Turkey | $27.9M | 2.6% |
| Argentina | $25.6M | 2.4% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $6.59 per kg and China $0.52 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 3207.20: Enamels and glazes: vitrifiable enamels and glazes, engobes (slips) and similar preparations. HS 3207 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most vitrifiable enamels and glazes?
Spain exported $251.1 million in 2024, 24% of the world total, followed by China (19%) and Italy (9%). In all, 95 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most vitrifiable enamels and glazes?
Algeria imported $93.7 million in 2024, 9% of world imports, ahead of China (6%) and Italy (4%). The top three importers together take 19%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in vitrifiable enamels and glazes?
It was worth $1.06 billion in 2024, about 1.08 million tonnes. That is an increase of 47% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $1.24 billion. 95 countries reported exports and 169 reported imports.
What is the average price of vitrifiable enamels and glazes per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.99 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Germany averaged $6.59 per kg and China $0.52 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 vitrifiable enamels and glazes?
The HS code for vitrifiable enamels and glazes is subheading 3207.20, in chapter 32 (tanning or dyeing extracts; tannins and their derivatives; dyes, pigments and other colouring matter; paints, varnishes; putty, other mastics; inks). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 3207 page.
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