Fused silica tubes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $7.0 million of fused silica tubes in 2024 (65 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 12% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 10% a year on average.
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 | $7.0M | 65 t |
| 2023 | $8.0M | 65 t |
| 2022 | $6.7M | 80 t |
| 2021 | $4.4M | 79 t |
| 2020 | $3.7M | 46 t |
| 2019 | $3.6M | 167 t |
| 2018 | $2.7M | 67 t |
| 2017 | $3.7M | 83 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports fused silica tubes from
One supplier dominates: Germany accounted for 70% of the value. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+42% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $4.8M | 70% |
| China | $1.1M | 16% |
| United States | $727K | 10% |
| Netherlands | $77K | 1.1% |
| Finland | $56K | 0.8% |
| South Korea | $36K | 0.5% |
| Canada | $21K | 0.3% |
| India | $18K | 0.3% |
| Hungary | $17K | 0.3% |
| Norway | $16K | 0.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $107.36 per kg, 897% above the world average of $10.77. 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.
Fused silica tubes exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $2.3 million of fused silica tubes in 2024 (18 tonnes). That makes it the 9th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 66 countries. The largest buyer markets were United States (24%), Singapore (16%), China (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 47%. Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+130% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $545K | 24% |
| Singapore | $358K | 16% |
| China | $179K | 7.8% |
| Germany | $179K | 7.8% |
| Sweden | $137K | 6% |
| Taiwan | $119K | 5.2% |
| Ireland | $115K | 5% |
| Italy | $101K | 4.4% |
| Saudi Arabia | $65K | 2.9% |
| Indonesia | $53K | 2.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom fused silica tubes imports (HS 7002.31): 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 7002.31: Glass: unworked, in tubes, of fused quartz or other fused silica.
Common questions
What is the value of fused silica tubes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported fused silica tubes worth $7.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 65 tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 148 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 12% on 2023.
Which countries supply fused silica tubes to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 70% of the value ($4.8 million), followed by China (16%) and the United States (10%). The top three together account for 96%, out of 20 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 352% on the year.
What is the average import price of fused silica tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $107.36 per kg in 2024, 897% above the world average of $10.77 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of fused silica tubes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $3.7 million in 2017 to $7.0 million in 2024, an increase of 91%. The peak was 2023 at $8.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $5.0 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export fused silica tubes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $2.3 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Singapore and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for fused silica tubes?
The HS code for fused silica tubes is subheading 7002.31. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7002 page.
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