🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of laboratory glassware: 2024 trade data
Imports of laboratory glassware by the United Kingdom reached $46.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 214 countries for imports of this product. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of laboratory glassware by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $46.1M | 1.6K t |
| 2023 | $46.8M | 1.7K t |
| 2022 | $47.0M | 2.1K t |
| 2021 | $42.0M | 1.9K t |
| 2020 | $39.4M | 2.5K t |
| 2019 | $49.4M | 2.4K t |
| 2018 | $48.0M | 2.5K t |
| 2017 | $45.0M | 2.2K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports laboratory glassware from
The largest suppliers were Germany (31%), United States (21%), Netherlands (12%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $14.3M | 31% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $9.9M | 22% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $5.3M | 12% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $4.6M | 9.9% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $2.4M | 5.2% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $1.8M | 4% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $1.3M | 2.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $911K | 2% |
| 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | $874K | 1.9% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $810K | 1.8% |
Types of laboratory glassware under HS 7017
| 7017.90 | Glassware: laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of glass n.e.c. in heading no. 7017 | 52% |
| 7017.20 | Glassware: laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, having a linear co-efficient of expansion not over 5 x 10… | 35% |
| 7017.10 | Glassware: laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical, whether or not graduated or calibrated, of fused quartz or other fused silica | 13% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7017.
Average import price of laboratory glassware
The average declared value was about $28.29 per kg, 39% above the world average of $20.37. 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 laboratory glassware
The United Kingdom exported $32.8 million of laboratory glassware in 2024 (687 tonnes). It ranks 9th of 156 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Germany (13%), United States (11%), France (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 33%. Among the main buyer markets, Gambia grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.2M | 13% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.5M | 11% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $3.1M | 9.5% |
| 🇬🇲 Gambia | $1.7M | 5.2% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.7M | 5.2% |
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $1.7M | 5.1% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $1.6M | 5% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.5M | 4.7% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.2M | 3.7% |
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 7017: Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated.
Laboratory glassware trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of laboratory glassware imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported laboratory glassware worth $46.1 million in 2024 (1.6 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import laboratory glassware from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Germany (31%), United States (21%), Netherlands (12%).
What is the average import price of laboratory glassware in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $28.29 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $20.37 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export laboratory glassware?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported laboratory glassware worth $32.8 million in 2024, mainly to Germany, United States, France.
What is the HS code for laboratory glassware?
Laboratory glassware falls under HS heading 7017 (Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware, whether or not graduated or calibrated). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading laboratory glassware with the United Kingdom?
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