Chopped glass fibres imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $27.0 million of chopped glass fibres in 2024 (17.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 5% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $47.6 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27.0M | 17.3K t |
| 2023 | $28.4M | 17.2K t |
| 2022 | $34.1M | 20.8K t |
| 2021 | $33.9M | 23.0K t |
| 2020 | $36.4M | 27.5K t |
| 2019 | $39.8M | 28.0K t |
| 2018 | $47.6M | 34.6K t |
| 2017 | $38.2M | 30.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports chopped glass fibres from
The largest suppliers were France (38%), Slovakia (23%), Canada (13%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+60% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $10.3M | 38% |
| Slovakia | $6.2M | 23% |
| Canada | $3.4M | 13% |
| Belgium | $1.9M | 7.1% |
| China | $1.1M | 4.2% |
| Malaysia | $897K | 3.3% |
| Egypt | $656K | 2.4% |
| Latvia | $597K | 2.2% |
| Germany | $392K | 1.5% |
| Taiwan | $352K | 1.3% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.56 per kg, 34% above the world average of $1.16. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chopped glass fibres exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported chopped glass fibres worth $17.0 million (11.0 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. One buyer market dominates: Finland accounted for 56% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+374% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Finland | $9.4M | 56% |
| United States | $3.9M | 23% |
| Israel | $1.2M | 7% |
| New Zealand | $551K | 3.2% |
| Germany | $427K | 2.5% |
| South Korea | $305K | 1.8% |
| France | $245K | 1.5% |
| Romania | $231K | 1.4% |
| Vietnam | $136K | 0.8% |
| Sri Lanka | $84K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom chopped glass fibres imports (HS 7019.11): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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 7019.11: Glass fibres: (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm.
Common questions
What is the value of chopped glass fibres imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported chopped glass fibres worth $27.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 17.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 15th of 164 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply chopped glass fibres to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 38% of the value ($10.3 million), followed by Slovakia (23%) and Canada (13%). The top three together account for 74%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Taiwan grew fastest among the top ten, up 588% on the year.
What is the average import price of chopped glass fibres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.56 per kg in 2024, 34% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of chopped glass fibres to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $38.2 million in 2017 to $27.0 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2018 at $47.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $35.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export chopped glass fibres?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $17.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Finland, the United States and Israel. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $10.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for chopped glass fibres?
The HS code for chopped glass fibres is subheading 7019.11. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
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