Low-expansion glass tubes imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of low-expansion glass tubes by the United Kingdom reached $2.1 million in 2024 (307 tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Value fell 11% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 15% a year on average.
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 | $2.1M | 307 t |
| 2023 | $2.3M | 418 t |
| 2022 | $2.3M | 443 t |
| 2021 | $740K | 93 t |
| 2020 | $782K | 61 t |
| 2019 | $800K | 63 t |
| 2018 | $799K | 83 t |
| 2017 | $750K | 86 t |
Where the United Kingdom imports low-expansion glass tubes from
Germany alone supplied 78% of it. Among the main suppliers, China grew fastest (+61% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $1.6M | 78% |
| Czech Republic | $149K | 7.3% |
| United States | $101K | 4.9% |
| China | $94K | 4.6% |
| Italy | $54K | 2.7% |
| Switzerland | $35K | 1.7% |
| Canada | $20K | 1% |
| Austria | $2K | 0.1% |
| France | $2K | 0.1% |
| Sweden | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $6.70 per kg, 136% above the world average of $2.84. 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.
Low-expansion glass tubes exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of low-expansion glass tubes by the United Kingdom reached $403 thousand in 2024 (23 tonnes). Most of it went to United States (49%), Germany (16%), Sweden (8%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $198K | 49% |
| Germany | $66K | 16% |
| Sweden | $33K | 8.1% |
| Taiwan | $22K | 5.4% |
| Netherlands | $22K | 5.3% |
| India | $16K | 4% |
| France | $16K | 4% |
| Finland | $9K | 2.3% |
| Czech Republic | $4K | 1.1% |
| Thailand | $3K | 0.7% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom low-expansion glass tubes imports (HS 7002.32): 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 7002.32: Glass: unworked, tubes, 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 low-expansion glass tubes imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported low-expansion glass tubes worth $2.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 307 tonnes. That ranks it 22nd of 128 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 11% on 2023.
Which countries supply low-expansion glass tubes to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 78% of the value ($1.6 million), followed by the Czech Republic (7%) and the United States (5%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 11 supplier countries in total. Canada grew fastest among the top ten, up 263% on the year.
What is the average import price of low-expansion glass tubes per kg?
The average declared import value was about $6.70 per kg in 2024, 136% above the world average of $2.84 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have imports of low-expansion glass tubes to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $750 thousand in 2017 to $2.1 million in 2024, an increase of 174%. The peak was 2023 at $2.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $1.3 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export low-expansion glass tubes?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $403 thousand worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Germany and Sweden. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $1.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for low-expansion glass tubes?
The HS code for low-expansion glass tubes is subheading 7002.32. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7002 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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