Drinking glasses (non-crystal) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of drinking glasses (non-crystal) by the United Kingdom reached $100.1 million in 2024 (31.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 217 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $125.6 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 | $100.1M | 31.6K t |
| 2023 | $103.9M | 31.4K t |
| 2022 | $125.6M | 43.4K t |
| 2021 | $98.4M | 35.4K t |
| 2020 | $78.1M | 28.9K t |
| 2019 | $103.2M | 42.1K t |
| 2018 | $109.5M | 45.2K t |
| 2017 | $96.2M | 45.6K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports drinking glasses (non-crystal) from
The largest suppliers were France (25%), China (22%), Turkey (12%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $25.1M | 25% |
| China | $21.5M | 22% |
| Turkey | $11.8M | 12% |
| Italy | $8.1M | 8.1% |
| Bulgaria | $7.2M | 7.2% |
| Germany | $6.7M | 6.7% |
| Poland | $4.6M | 4.6% |
| Portugal | $3.6M | 3.6% |
| Spain | $2.4M | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $1.8M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $3.16 per kg, 38% above the world average of $2.29. 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.
Drinking glasses (non-crystal) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $13.9 million of drinking glasses (non-crystal) in 2024 (2.9 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (32%), Ireland (11%), Netherlands (8%). Among the main buyer markets, United Arab Emirates grew fastest (+162% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $4.4M | 32% |
| Ireland | $1.5M | 11% |
| Netherlands | $1.1M | 7.9% |
| France | $733K | 5.3% |
| United Arab Emirates | $617K | 4.4% |
| Hong Kong | $436K | 3.1% |
| Turkey | $366K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $340K | 2.4% |
| China | $338K | 2.4% |
| Czech Republic | $312K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom drinking glasses (non-crystal) imports (HS 7013.37): 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 7013.37: Glassware: drinking glasses (not stemware), other than of lead crystal or glass-ceramics.
Common questions
What is the value of drinking glasses (non-crystal) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported drinking glasses (non-crystal) worth $100.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 31.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 217 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 4% on 2023.
Which countries supply drinking glasses (non-crystal) to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 25% of the value ($25.1 million), followed by China (22%) and Turkey (12%). The top three together account for 58%, out of 70 supplier countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 22% on the year.
What is the average import price of drinking glasses (non-crystal) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $3.16 per kg in 2024, 38% above the world average of $2.29 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of drinking glasses (non-crystal) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $96.2 million in 2017 to $100.1 million in 2024, an increase of 4%. The peak was 2022 at $125.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $101.9 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export drinking glasses (non-crystal)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $13.9 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and the Netherlands. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $86.1 million a year.
What is the HS code for drinking glasses (non-crystal)?
The HS code for drinking glasses (non-crystal) is subheading 7013.37. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7013 page.
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