🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of glass bottles and jars: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $439.5 million of glass bottles and jars in 2024 (295.5 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 221 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 12% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 8% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of glass bottles and jars by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $439.5M | 295.5K t |
| 2023 | $501.0M | 327.2K t |
| 2022 | $468.5M | 322.3K t |
| 2021 | $415.0M | 358.2K t |
| 2020 | $362.7M | 352.1K t |
| 2019 | $323.6M | 331.5K t |
| 2018 | $274.4M | 240.4K t |
| 2017 | $254.9M | 219.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports glass bottles and jars from
Most of the value came from France (21%), China (17%), Germany (17%). Among the main suppliers, Mexico grew fastest (+129% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇫🇷 France | $92.7M | 21% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $76.7M | 18% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $72.8M | 17% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $30.2M | 6.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $27.4M | 6.2% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $23.6M | 5.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $21.2M | 4.8% |
| 🇦🇹 Austria | $17.6M | 4% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | $13.2M | 3% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $10.3M | 2.3% |
Types of glass bottles and jars under HS 7010
| 7010.90 | Glass: carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials and other containers of glass, (not ampoules), used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 98% |
| 7010.20 | Glass: stoppers, lids and other closures | 1.1% |
| 7010.10 | Glass: ampoules, of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods | 0.7% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7010.
Average import price of glass bottles and jars
The average declared value was about $1.49 per kg, 52% above the world average of $0.98. 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 bottles and jars
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported glass bottles and jars worth $218.7 million (203.4 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 2%. One buyer market dominates: Ireland accounted for 62% of the value. Among the main buyer markets, Ireland grew fastest (+52% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $136.5M | 62% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $17.0M | 7.8% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $8.6M | 3.9% |
| 🇩🇴 Dominican Republic | $7.6M | 3.5% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $7.3M | 3.3% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $7.2M | 3.3% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $5.2M | 2.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $5.1M | 2.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $4.8M | 2.2% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $2.7M | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 7010: Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing of goods; preserving jars of glass; stoppers, lids and other closures of glass.
Glass bottles and jars trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of glass bottles and jars imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported glass bottles and jars worth $439.5 million in 2024 (295.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import glass bottles and jars from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were France (21%), China (17%), Germany (17%).
What is the average import price of glass bottles and jars in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $1.49 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.98 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export glass bottles and jars?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported glass bottles and jars worth $218.7 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France, Belgium.
What is the HS code for glass bottles and jars?
Glass bottles and jars falls under HS heading 7010 (Carboys, bottles, flasks, jars, pots, phials, ampoules, containers of glass of a kind used for the conveyance or packing). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading glass bottles and jars 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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