Heat-resistant tableware imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of heat-resistant tableware by the United Kingdom reached $22.1 million in 2024 (7.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 194 countries. That is 18% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $22.1M | 7.5K t |
| 2023 | $18.7M | 7.0K t |
| 2022 | $20.8M | 7.5K t |
| 2021 | $24.2M | 8.4K t |
| 2020 | $23.0M | 6.4K t |
| 2019 | $21.1M | 5.7K t |
| 2018 | $23.5M | 5.7K t |
| 2017 | $19.9M | 5.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports heat-resistant tableware from
France alone supplied 53% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+37% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| France | $11.7M | 53% |
| China | $4.7M | 21% |
| Czech Republic | $2.7M | 12% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 5.4% |
| Portugal | $534K | 2.4% |
| Austria | $461K | 2.1% |
| Germany | $271K | 1.2% |
| Vietnam | $170K | 0.8% |
| Netherlands | $87K | 0.4% |
| India | $77K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.95 per kg, close to the world average of $3.15.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Heat-resistant tableware exports from the United Kingdom
In 2024, the United Kingdom exported heat-resistant tableware worth $495 thousand (78 tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Austria (24%), Ireland (21%), France (15%). Among the main buyer markets, United States grew fastest (+764% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Austria | $116K | 24% |
| Ireland | $105K | 21% |
| France | $73K | 15% |
| United States | $48K | 9.7% |
| Netherlands | $39K | 7.8% |
| South Korea | $16K | 3.1% |
| Switzerland | $11K | 2.2% |
| Romania | $8K | 1.6% |
| Portugal | $7K | 1.4% |
| Italy | $7K | 1.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom heat-resistant tableware imports (HS 7013.42): 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 7013.42: Glassware of a kind used for table or kitchen purposes (not drinking glasses), of glass having a linear coefficient of expansion not exceeding 5 x 10 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005) per Kelvin within a temperature range of 0-300 degrees C.
Common questions
What is the value of heat-resistant tableware imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported heat-resistant tableware worth $22.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 7.5 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 6th of 194 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 18% on 2023.
Which countries supply heat-resistant tableware to the United Kingdom?
France was the largest supplier with 53% of the value ($11.7 million), followed by China (21%) and the Czech Republic (12%). The top three together account for 86%, out of 30 supplier countries in total. Germany grew fastest among the top ten, up 186% on the year.
What is the average import price of heat-resistant tableware per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.95 per kg in 2024, 6% below the world average of $3.15 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of heat-resistant tableware to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $19.9 million in 2017 to $22.1 million in 2024, an increase of 11%. The peak was 2021 at $24.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $21.7 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export heat-resistant tableware?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $495 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Austria, Ireland and France. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $21.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for heat-resistant tableware?
The HS code for heat-resistant tableware is subheading 7013.42. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7013 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom. Tell us your product to see it live.
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