Float glass sheets (standard) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $30.2 million of float glass sheets (standard) in 2024 (47.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 33% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $108.9 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 | $30.2M | 47.6K t |
| 2023 | $44.9M | 64.0K t |
| 2022 | $41.6M | 67.7K t |
| 2021 | $108.9M | 194.9K t |
| 2020 | $35.5M | 70.7K t |
| 2019 | $39.3M | 84.4K t |
| 2018 | $52.6M | 121.6K t |
| 2017 | $36.0M | 85.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports float glass sheets (standard) from
Most of the value came from Belgium (28%), Germany (14%), China (11%). Among the main suppliers, Thailand grew fastest (+918% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Belgium | $8.5M | 28% |
| Germany | $4.3M | 14% |
| China | $3.4M | 11% |
| France | $3.1M | 10% |
| Ireland | $2.6M | 8.7% |
| Spain | $2.0M | 6.7% |
| Luxembourg | $1.6M | 5.1% |
| Italy | $1.4M | 4.7% |
| Turkey | $813K | 2.7% |
| Thailand | $678K | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.64 per kg, 33% above the world average of $0.48. 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.
Float glass sheets (standard) exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported float glass sheets (standard) worth $9.3 million (16.3 thousand tonnes). Ireland alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $6.9M | 74% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 14% |
| France | $240K | 2.6% |
| Netherlands | $227K | 2.5% |
| Canada | $107K | 1.2% |
| China | $84K | 0.9% |
| Switzerland | $61K | 0.7% |
| Turkey | $49K | 0.5% |
| Benin | $37K | 0.4% |
| Bulgaria | $34K | 0.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom float glass sheets (standard) imports (HS 7005.29): 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 7005.29: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground).
Common questions
What is the value of float glass sheets (standard) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported float glass sheets (standard) worth $30.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 47.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 28th of 205 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 33% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass sheets (standard) to the United Kingdom?
Belgium was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($8.5 million), followed by Germany (14%) and China (11%). The top three together account for 53%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Thailand grew fastest among the top ten, up 918% on the year.
What is the average import price of float glass sheets (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.64 per kg in 2024, 33% above the world average of $0.48 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of float glass sheets (standard) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $36.0 million in 2017 to $30.2 million in 2024, a fall of 16%. The peak was 2021 at $108.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $48.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export float glass sheets (standard)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $9.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Germany and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $20.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass sheets (standard)?
The HS code for float glass sheets (standard) is subheading 7005.29. 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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