🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of safety glass: 2024 trade data
Imports of safety glass by the United Kingdom reached $476.5 million in 2024 (104.5 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 222 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $633.9 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of safety glass by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $476.5M | 104.5K t |
| 2023 | $466.8M | 102.5K t |
| 2022 | $414.6M | 103.3K t |
| 2021 | $445.1M | 113.3K t |
| 2020 | $425.7M | 111.1K t |
| 2019 | $535.8M | 133.2K t |
| 2018 | $633.9M | 153.5K t |
| 2017 | $616.9M | 155.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports safety glass from
Most of the value came from China (31%), Germany (10%), Poland (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $148.8M | 31% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $47.1M | 9.9% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $44.9M | 9.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $43.6M | 9.2% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $34.9M | 7.3% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $33.3M | 7% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $22.8M | 4.8% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $21.4M | 4.5% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $15.1M | 3.2% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $10.4M | 2.2% |
Types of safety glass under HS 7007
| 7007.21 | Glass: safety glass, laminated, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels | 54% |
| 7007.11 | Glass: safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels | 23% |
| 7007.19 | Glass: safety glass, toughened (tempered), (not of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels) | 15% |
| 7007.29 | Glass: safety glass, laminated, (not of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels) | 8.5% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7007.
Average import price of safety glass
The average declared value was about $4.56 per kg, 139% above the world average of $1.91. 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 safety glass
The United Kingdom exported $86.1 million of safety glass in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. The largest buyer markets were Ireland (26%), France (10%), Netherlands (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, India grew fastest (+113% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $22.4M | 26% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $8.6M | 10% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $7.7M | 9% |
| 🇧🇪 Belgium | $6.1M | 7.1% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $5.7M | 6.6% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $4.3M | 5% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $3.5M | 4.1% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $2.5M | 2.9% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.4M | 2.8% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $1.5M | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass.
Safety glass trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of safety glass imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported safety glass worth $476.5 million in 2024 (104.5 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import safety glass from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (31%), Germany (10%), Poland (9%).
What is the average import price of safety glass in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $4.56 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.91 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export safety glass?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported safety glass worth $86.1 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, France, Netherlands.
What is the HS code for safety glass?
Safety glass falls under HS heading 7007 (Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading safety glass with the United Kingdom?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United Kingdom with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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