🇬🇧 United Kingdom exports of glass fiber: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom exported $426.1 million of glass fiber in 2024 (86.4 thousand tonnes). It ranks 10th of 160 countries for exports of this product. That is 7% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Exports of glass fiber by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $426.1M | 86.4K t |
| 2023 | $460.6M | 103.0K t |
| 2022 | $447.5M | 116.6K t |
| 2021 | $478.4M | 149.4K t |
| 2020 | $394.6M | 138.6K t |
| 2019 | $463.1M | 144.0K t |
| 2018 | $504.3M | 150.9K t |
| 2017 | $522.7M | 161.3K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports glass fiber to
Most of it went to Germany (20%), France (9%), Ireland (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 37%. Among the main buyer markets, Finland grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $84.2M | 20% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $36.8M | 8.6% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $36.5M | 8.6% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $31.2M | 7.3% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $28.8M | 6.8% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $18.6M | 4.4% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $11.6M | 2.7% |
| 🇫🇮 Finland | $11.2M | 2.6% |
| 🇭🇰 Hong Kong | $10.8M | 2.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $8.6M | 2% |
Types of glass fiber under HS 7019
| 7019.90 | Glass fibres: n.e.c. in heading no. 7019 | 45% |
| 7019.32 | Glass fibres: non-woven products, thin sheets (voiles) | 17% |
| 7019.39 | Glass fibres: webs, mattresses, boards and similar non-woven products excluding mats and thin sheets | 8.5% |
| 7019.12 | Glass fibres: (including glass wool), rovings | 7.7% |
| 7019.19 | Glass fibres: (including glass wool), slivers, yarns and threads | 6.5% |
| 7019.31 | Glass fibres: non-woven products, mats | 5.7% |
| 7019.59 | Glass fibres: woven fabrics (other than of rovings), n.e.c. in item no. 7019.5 | 4.9% |
| 7019.11 | Glass fibres: (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm | 4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7019.
Average export price of glass fiber
The average declared value was about $4.93 per kg, 99% above the world average of $2.48. 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.
The United Kingdom also imports glass fiber
Imports of glass fiber by the United Kingdom reached $398.8 million in 2024 (107.2 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 3%. Most of the value came from United States (15%), China (12%), France (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three suppliers together make up only 39%.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | $61.6M | 16% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $49.8M | 13% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $45.2M | 11% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $27.5M | 6.9% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $20.0M | 5% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $18.3M | 4.6% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $17.1M | 4.3% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $15.1M | 3.8% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $12.3M | 3.1% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $12.1M | 3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
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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 7019: Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics).
Glass fiber trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of glass fiber imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported glass fiber worth $398.8 million in 2024 (107.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import glass fiber from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were United States (15%), China (12%), France (11%).
What is the average import price of glass fiber in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $3.72 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.48 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export glass fiber?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported glass fiber worth $426.1 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, France, Ireland.
What is the HS code for glass fiber?
Glass fiber falls under HS heading 7019 (Glass fibres (including glass wool) and articles thereof (e.g. yarn, rovings, woven fabrics)). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading glass fiber with the United Kingdom?
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