Watch and spectacle glass trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in watch and spectacle glass was worth $158.7 million in 2024, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017, and up 0% 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 | $158.7M | 6.4K t |
| 2023 | $158.2M | 8.8K t |
| 2022 | $250.2M | 11.4K t |
| 2021 | $231.2M | 10.5K t |
| 2020 | $140.7M | 8.5K t |
| 2019 | $151.9M | 9.1K t |
| 2018 | $154.1M | 6.1K t |
| 2017 | $172.5M | 8.4K t |
Top watch and spectacle glass exporting countries
Exports are led by Germany (26%), Switzerland (15%) and China (14%). 108 countries reported exports, and the top three account for 54%.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $41.2M | 26% |
| Switzerland | $23.2M | 15% |
| China | $21.7M | 14% |
| United Kingdom | $20.4M | 13% |
| France | $12.4M | 7.8% |
| Netherlands | $8.2M | 5.2% |
| Hong Kong | $5.4M | 3.4% |
| Thailand | $5.4M | 3.4% |
| United States | $4.7M | 3% |
| Singapore | $2.9M | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $2.9M | 1.8% |
| Italy | $1.9M | 1.2% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are Hong Kong (19%), Italy (16%) and China (8%). 187 countries imported it, and the top three take 43% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hong Kong | $29.7M | 19% |
| Italy | $25.7M | 16% |
| China | $13.3M | 8.4% |
| Thailand | $9.9M | 6.3% |
| United States | $9.0M | 5.7% |
| Mexico | $8.6M | 5.4% |
| India | $8.4M | 5.3% |
| Belgium | $7.4M | 4.7% |
| Germany | $4.4M | 2.8% |
| France | $3.9M | 2.5% |
| Malaysia | $3.3M | 2.1% |
| Japan | $3.1M | 2% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $24.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $6,529.25 per kg and China $9.04 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 7015: Clock, watch and similar glasses, glasses for non-corrective or corrective spectacles, curved, bent, hallowed etc, not optically worked; hollow glass spheres and their segments for manufacture. HS 7015 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most watch and spectacle glass?
Germany exported $41.2 million in 2024, 26% of the world total, followed by Switzerland (15%) and China (14%). In all, 108 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most watch and spectacle glass?
Hong Kong imported $29.7 million in 2024, 19% of world imports, ahead of Italy (16%) and China (8%). The top three importers together take 43%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in watch and spectacle glass?
It was worth $158.7 million in 2024, about 6.4 thousand tonnes. That is a fall of 8% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $250.2 million. 108 countries reported exports and 187 reported imports.
What is the average price of watch and spectacle glass per kg?
The world average declared value was about $24.98 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, the United Kingdom averaged $6,529.25 per kg and China $9.04 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 watch and spectacle glass?
The HS code for watch and spectacle glass is heading 7015, in chapter 70 (glass and glassware). Customs uses this code worldwide at the six-digit level; national tariffs add more digits. The full list of codes is on the HS 7015 page.
How can I find watch and spectacle glass buyers and suppliers?
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