Colored float glass sheets imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported colored float glass sheets worth $4.4 million (5.5 thousand tonnes). That is 60% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 13% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $13.9 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 | $4.4M | 5.5K t |
| 2023 | $11.0M | 14.4K t |
| 2022 | $7.6M | 12.9K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 12.6K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 12.6K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 18.7K t |
| 2018 | $13.9M | 25.7K t |
| 2017 | $11.7M | 21.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports colored float glass sheets from
Belgium alone supplied 55% of it. Among the main suppliers, Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest (+393% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $2.4M | 55% |
| China | $494K | 11% |
| France | $364K | 8.2% |
| Germany | $336K | 7.6% |
| Bosnia Herzegovina | $162K | 3.7% |
| Italy | $131K | 3% |
| Netherlands | $114K | 2.6% |
| United States | $83K | 1.9% |
| Czech Republic | $71K | 1.6% |
| Poland | $69K | 1.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.81 per kg, 40% above the world average of $0.58. 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 float glass sheets exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported colored float glass sheets worth $789 thousand (910 tonnes). France alone took 58% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $460K | 58% |
| Ireland | $214K | 27% |
| United States | $55K | 7% |
| Austria | $14K | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $11K | 1.4% |
| Luxembourg | $7K | 0.9% |
| Qatar | $7K | 0.9% |
| South Africa | $2K | 0.3% |
| Namibia | $2K | 0.3% |
| Slovenia | $2K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom colored float glass sheets imports (HS 7005.21): 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 7005.21: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground.
Common questions
What is the value of colored float glass sheets imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported colored float glass sheets worth $4.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 5.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 44th of 180 countries worldwide, with 0% of world imports. The value was down 60% on 2023.
Which countries supply colored float glass sheets to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 55% of the value ($2.4 million), followed by China (11%) and France (8%). The top three together account for 75%, out of 21 supplier countries in total. Bosnia Herzegovina grew fastest among the top ten, up 393% on the year.
What is the average import price of colored float glass sheets per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.81 per kg in 2024, 40% above the world average of $0.58 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of colored float glass sheets to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $11.7 million in 2017 to $4.4 million in 2024, a fall of 62%. The peak was 2018 at $13.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $8.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export colored float glass sheets?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $789 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to France, Ireland and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for colored float glass sheets?
The HS code for colored float glass sheets is subheading 7005.21. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
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