Glass fibre yarns and threads exports from the United Kingdom: data, top buyers and prices
The United Kingdom exported $27.6 million of glass fibre yarns and threads in 2024 (1.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 75 countries. That is 5% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $58.8 million.
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 | $27.6M | 1.4K t |
| 2023 | $29.2M | 1.8K t |
| 2022 | $23.9M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $48.7M | 4.7K t |
| 2020 | $45.2M | 4.4K t |
| 2019 | $51.9M | 5.1K t |
| 2018 | $58.8M | 6.8K t |
| 2017 | $49.5M | 6.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom exports glass fibre yarns and threads to
The largest buyer markets were Italy (33%), Germany (29%), Poland (18%). Among the main buyer markets, Latvia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $9.2M | 33% |
| Germany | $8.0M | 29% |
| Poland | $4.9M | 18% |
| Latvia | $1.1M | 3.9% |
| United States | $955K | 3.5% |
| France | $935K | 3.4% |
| China | $745K | 2.7% |
| Canada | $493K | 1.8% |
| Spain | $284K | 1% |
| Turkey | $246K | 0.9% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $20.05 per kg, 591% above the world average of $2.90. 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.
Glass fibre yarns and threads imports to the United Kingdom
Imports of glass fibre yarns and threads by the United Kingdom reached $21.4 million in 2024 (5.2 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. Most of the value came from Japan (33%), Latvia (15%), China (13%). Among the main suppliers, United States grew fastest (+226% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $7.1M | 33% |
| Latvia | $3.2M | 15% |
| China | $2.8M | 13% |
| Czech Republic | $2.5M | 12% |
| United States | $2.0M | 9.5% |
| Taiwan | $2.0M | 9.4% |
| Germany | $1.1M | 5.2% |
| Poland | $197K | 0.9% |
| France | $123K | 0.6% |
| Mexico | $116K | 0.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom glass fibre yarns and threads exports (HS 7019.19): 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 7019.19: Glass fibres: (including glass wool), slivers, yarns and threads.
Common questions
What is the value of glass fibre yarns and threads exported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom exported glass fibre yarns and threads worth $27.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 75 countries worldwide, with 5% of world exports. The value was down 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy glass fibre yarns and threads from the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest buyer with 33% of the value ($9.2 million), followed by Germany (29%) and Poland (18%). The top three together account for 80%, out of 42 buyer countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 410% on the year.
What is the average export price of glass fibre yarns and threads per kg?
The average declared export value was about $20.05 per kg in 2024, 591% above the world average of $2.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of glass fibre yarns and threads from the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Exports went from $49.5 million in 2017 to $27.6 million in 2024, a fall of 44%. The peak was 2018 at $58.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $41.8 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also import glass fibre yarns and threads?
Yes. The United Kingdom imported $21.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, Latvia and China. On balance the United Kingdom is a net exporter of this product, by about $6.2 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fibre yarns and threads?
The HS code for glass fibre yarns and threads is subheading 7019.19. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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