Glass stoppers and closures imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
The United Kingdom imported $4.8 million of glass stoppers and closures in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2019, at $7.5 million.
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 | $4.8M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $5.6M | 2.2K t |
| 2022 | $6.3M | 2.3K t |
| 2021 | $7.0M | 2.0K t |
| 2020 | $6.2M | 2.0K t |
| 2019 | $7.5M | 1.8K t |
| 2018 | $6.9M | 1.6K t |
| 2017 | $5.3M | 1.5K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports glass stoppers and closures from
Most of the value came from China (48%), Austria (25%), Czech Republic (11%). Among the main suppliers, Czech Republic grew fastest (+232% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $2.3M | 48% |
| Austria | $1.2M | 25% |
| Czech Republic | $524K | 11% |
| Taiwan | $126K | 2.6% |
| Japan | $124K | 2.6% |
| Vietnam | $81K | 1.7% |
| Germany | $77K | 1.6% |
| France | $64K | 1.3% |
| Spain | $59K | 1.2% |
| United States | $42K | 0.9% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.95 per kg, close to the world average of $2.58.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass stoppers and closures exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported glass stoppers and closures worth $382 thousand (38 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (19%), Ireland (12%), Saudi Arabia (11%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Singapore grew fastest (+583% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $71K | 19% |
| Ireland | $46K | 12% |
| Saudi Arabia | $40K | 11% |
| Luxembourg | $26K | 6.7% |
| Norway | $23K | 6% |
| China | $22K | 5.8% |
| Vietnam | $16K | 4.3% |
| Iceland | $12K | 3.2% |
| Singapore | $11K | 2.9% |
| Netherlands | $10K | 2.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom glass stoppers and closures imports (HS 7010.20): 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 7010.20: Glass: stoppers, lids and other closures.
Common questions
What is the value of glass stoppers and closures imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported glass stoppers and closures worth $4.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 1.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 188 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass stoppers and closures to the United Kingdom?
China was the largest supplier with 48% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by Austria (25%) and the Czech Republic (11%). The top three together account for 84%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. The Czech Republic grew fastest among the top ten, up 232% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass stoppers and closures per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024, 14% above the world average of $2.58 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of glass stoppers and closures to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $5.3 million in 2017 to $4.8 million in 2024, a fall of 10%. The peak was 2019 at $7.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $6.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export glass stoppers and closures?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $382 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and Saudi Arabia. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $4.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass stoppers and closures?
The HS code for glass stoppers and closures is subheading 7010.20. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7010 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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