🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of glass blocks and tiles: 2024 trade data
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported glass blocks and tiles worth $37.4 million (9.0 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 211 countries. That is 27% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of glass blocks and tiles by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $37.4M | 9.0K t |
| 2023 | $29.5M | 7.1K t |
| 2022 | $27.2M | 7.4K t |
| 2021 | $28.4M | 8.1K t |
| 2020 | $21.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2019 | $28.5M | 9.6K t |
| 2018 | $30.3M | 9.9K t |
| 2017 | $34.4M | 11.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports glass blocks and tiles from
One supplier dominates: Belgium accounted for 53% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+148% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $19.8M | 53% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.9M | 13% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $3.1M | 8.4% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.7M | 7.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.2M | 3.3% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.1M | 2.9% |
| 🇨🇭 Switzerland | $690K | 1.9% |
| 🇱🇹 Lithuania | $408K | 1.1% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $341K | 0.9% |
Types of glass blocks and tiles under HS 7016
| 7016.90 | Multicellular or foam glass: in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms: paving blocks, slabs, bricks and other articles of pressed or… | 82% |
| 7016.10 | Glass cubes and other glass smallwares: whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes | 18% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7016.
Average import price of glass blocks and tiles
The average declared value was about $4.17 per kg, 97% above the world average of $2.12. 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.
The United Kingdom also exports glass blocks and tiles
Exports of glass blocks and tiles by the United Kingdom reached $6.5 million in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (48%), Hong Kong (12%), United States (11%). Among the main buyer markets, Sweden grew fastest (+539% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $3.1M | 48% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $788K | 12% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $681K | 11% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $442K | 6.8% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $190K | 2.9% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $182K | 2.8% |
| 🇩🇰 Denmark | $143K | 2.2% |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | $104K | 1.6% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $102K | 1.6% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $89K | 1.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7016: Glass; paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles etc, of pressed, moulded glass, whether or not wired, glass smallwares for decorative purposes leaded lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass.
Glass blocks and tiles trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of glass blocks and tiles imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported glass blocks and tiles worth $37.4 million in 2024 (9.0 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import glass blocks and tiles from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Belgium (53%), China (13%), Netherlands (8%).
What is the average import price of glass blocks and tiles in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $4.17 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.12 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export glass blocks and tiles?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported glass blocks and tiles worth $6.5 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Hong Kong, United States.
What is the HS code for glass blocks and tiles?
Glass blocks and tiles falls under HS heading 7016 (Glass; paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles etc, of pressed, moulded glass, whether or not wired, glass smallwares for de). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading glass blocks and tiles with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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