Colored flat glass sheets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of colored flat glass sheets by the United Kingdom reached $3.3 million in 2024 (562 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 168 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $4.3 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 | $3.3M | 562 t |
| 2023 | $3.4M | 537 t |
| 2022 | $4.3M | 578 t |
| 2021 | $3.1M | 507 t |
| 2020 | $3.2M | 529 t |
| 2019 | $3.2M | 488 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 404 t |
| 2017 | $2.9M | 470 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports colored flat glass sheets from
One supplier dominates: United States accounted for 59% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Germany grew fastest (+120% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.9M | 59% |
| Mexico | $443K | 14% |
| China | $296K | 9% |
| Germany | $195K | 5.9% |
| Portugal | $149K | 4.6% |
| Poland | $141K | 4.3% |
| Ireland | $40K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $21K | 0.7% |
| India | $20K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $18K | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $5.84 per kg, 22% above the world average of $4.78. 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.
Colored flat glass sheets exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of colored flat glass sheets by the United Kingdom reached $1.9 million in 2024 (1.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 10th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 84 countries. Most of it went to Ireland (22%), South Africa (17%), United States (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+565% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $408K | 22% |
| South Africa | $315K | 17% |
| United States | $285K | 15% |
| Germany | $243K | 13% |
| Slovakia | $142K | 7.6% |
| France | $115K | 6.1% |
| Bulgaria | $53K | 2.8% |
| Greece | $48K | 2.6% |
| Turkey | $42K | 2.3% |
| Netherlands | $31K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom colored flat glass sheets imports (HS 7003.12): 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 7003.12: Glass: cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Common questions
What is the value of colored flat glass sheets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported colored flat glass sheets worth $3.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 562 tonnes. That ranks it 9th of 168 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored flat glass sheets to the United Kingdom?
The United States was the largest supplier with 59% of the value ($1.9 million), followed by Mexico (13%) and China (9%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 17 supplier countries in total. India grew fastest among the top ten, up 306% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored flat glass sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $5.84 per kg in 2024, 22% above the world average of $4.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of colored flat glass sheets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $2.9 million in 2017 to $3.3 million in 2024, an increase of 12%. The peak was 2022 at $4.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $3.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export colored flat glass sheets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $1.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, South Africa and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored flat glass sheets?
The HS code for colored flat glass sheets is subheading 7003.12. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7003 page.
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