Borosilicate laboratory glassware exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $65.8 million of borosilicate laboratory glassware in 2024 (998 tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 106 countries for exports of this product. That is 5% more than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Exports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $65.8M | 998 t |
| 2023 | $62.4M | 1.0K t |
| 2022 | $59.5M | 1.1K t |
| 2021 | $53.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2020 | $47.9M | 1.0K t |
| 2019 | $40.7M | 1.2K t |
| 2018 | $40.8M | 1.1K t |
| 2017 | $30.8M | 1.0K t |
Where the United States exports borosilicate laboratory glassware to
Most of it went to China (21%), Canada (12%), Germany (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 45%. Among the main buyer markets, China grew fastest (+48% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $14.0M | 21% |
| Canada | $7.9M | 12% |
| Germany | $7.6M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $4.0M | 6% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 5.5% |
| Singapore | $3.1M | 4.7% |
| Sweden | $2.7M | 4.2% |
| United Kingdom | $2.7M | 4% |
| South Korea | $2.5M | 3.7% |
| France | $2.3M | 3.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $65.94 per kg, 111% above the world average of $31.30. 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.
Borosilicate laboratory glassware imports to the United States
The United States imported $61.0 million of borosilicate laboratory glassware in 2024 (1.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 195 countries. Most of the value came from Sweden (25%), Germany (22%), Mexico (14%). Among the main suppliers, Italy grew fastest (+190% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Sweden | $15.1M | 25% |
| Germany | $13.3M | 22% |
| Mexico | $8.8M | 14% |
| Costa Rica | $6.7M | 11% |
| India | $5.0M | 8.2% |
| Switzerland | $2.4M | 4% |
| China | $2.2M | 3.7% |
| Netherlands | $1.9M | 3% |
| Czech Republic | $1.3M | 2.1% |
| Italy | $888K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States borosilicate laboratory glassware exports (HS 7017.20): 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 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 (to the minus 6), (or 0.000005)) per Kelvin with a temperature of 0-300 degrees C.
Common questions
What is the value of borosilicate laboratory glassware exported by the United States?
The United States exported borosilicate laboratory glassware worth $65.8 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 998 tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 106 countries worldwide, with 17% of world exports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries buy borosilicate laboratory glassware from the United States?
China was the largest buyer with 21% of the value ($14.0 million), followed by Canada (12%) and Germany (12%). The top three together account for 45%, out of 121 buyer countries in total. China grew fastest among the top ten, up 48% on the year.
What is the average export price of borosilicate laboratory glassware per kg?
The average declared export value was about $65.94 per kg in 2024, 111% above the world average of $31.30 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of borosilicate laboratory glassware from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $30.8 million in 2017 to $65.8 million in 2024, an increase of 113%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $50.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import borosilicate laboratory glassware?
Yes. The United States imported $61.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Sweden, Germany and Mexico. That compares with exports of $65.8 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for borosilicate laboratory glassware?
The HS code for borosilicate laboratory glassware is subheading 7017.20. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7017 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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