Float glass with coating exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of float glass with coating by the United Kingdom reached $29.7 million in 2024 (37.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. Value rose 19% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $29.7M | 37.1K t |
| 2023 | $24.9M | 26.4K t |
| 2022 | $26.2M | 31.5K t |
| 2021 | $32.8M | 39.0K t |
| 2020 | $29.2M | 39.5K t |
| 2019 | $26.2M | 34.4K t |
| 2018 | $27.5M | 35.6K t |
| 2017 | $20.3M | 29.7K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports float glass with coating to
Ireland alone took 63% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+987% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $18.7M | 63% |
| Germany | $3.5M | 12% |
| Turkey | $2.5M | 8.5% |
| South Africa | $874K | 2.9% |
| Italy | $746K | 2.5% |
| Poland | $710K | 2.4% |
| New Zealand | $538K | 1.8% |
| United States | $358K | 1.2% |
| Chile | $281K | 0.9% |
| Bahrain | $240K | 0.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.80 per kg, close to the world average of $0.69.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Float glass with coating imports to the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom imported $24.0 million of float glass with coating in 2024 (24.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Germany (24%), Belgium (15%), China (14%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+707% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $5.7M | 24% |
| Belgium | $3.7M | 15% |
| China | $3.3M | 14% |
| Latvia | $3.2M | 14% |
| France | $3.2M | 13% |
| Japan | $1.2M | 4.9% |
| Luxembourg | $1.0M | 4.3% |
| Indonesia | $614K | 2.6% |
| Czech Republic | $590K | 2.5% |
| Switzerland | $409K | 1.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom float glass with coating exports (HS 7005.10): 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 7005.10: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass with coating exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported float glass with coating worth $29.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 37.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 19th of 102 countries worldwide, with 2% of world exports. The value was up 19% on 2023.
Which countries buy float glass with coating from the United Kingdom?
Ireland was the largest buyer with 63% of the value ($18.7 million), followed by Germany (12%) and Turkey (9%). The top three together account for 83%, out of 59 buyer countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 987% on the year.
What is the average export price of float glass with coating per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.80 per kg in 2024, 16% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of float glass with coating from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $20.3 million in 2017 to $29.7 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2021 at $32.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $27.1 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import float glass with coating?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $24.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Germany, Belgium and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $5.8 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass with coating?
The HS code for float glass with coating is subheading 7005.10. 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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