Chopped glass fibres imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $153.3 million of chopped glass fibres in 2024 (110.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 164 countries for imports of this product. Value rose 25% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $232.4 million.
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 | $153.3M | 110.1K t |
| 2023 | $122.3M | 86.1K t |
| 2022 | $232.4M | 127.4K t |
| 2021 | $108.8M | 76.6K t |
| 2020 | $87.0M | 69.8K t |
| 2019 | $96.0M | 72.9K t |
| 2018 | $130.3M | 103.3K t |
| 2017 | $128.2M | 101.2K t |
Where the United States imports chopped glass fibres from
Most of the value came from Malaysia (28%), China (19%), Slovakia (15%). Among the main suppliers, Slovakia grew fastest (+524% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Malaysia | $42.4M | 28% |
| China | $28.4M | 19% |
| Slovakia | $22.3M | 15% |
| Belgium | $19.2M | 13% |
| Mexico | $9.0M | 5.9% |
| South Korea | $7.7M | 5.1% |
| Japan | $6.4M | 4.2% |
| Taiwan | $4.3M | 2.8% |
| United Kingdom | $3.9M | 2.5% |
| France | $3.3M | 2.2% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.39 per kg, close to the world average of $1.16.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Chopped glass fibres exports from the United States
Exports of chopped glass fibres by the United States reached $49.6 million in 2024 (18.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 7th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 89 countries. Most of it went to Mexico (32%), China (24%), Canada (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Netherlands grew fastest (+671% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $16.1M | 33% |
| China | $11.7M | 24% |
| Canada | $5.7M | 12% |
| Netherlands | $3.2M | 6.5% |
| Morocco | $2.5M | 5% |
| Germany | $2.3M | 4.7% |
| Australia | $1.6M | 3.2% |
| Belgium | $1.5M | 3% |
| New Zealand | $992K | 2% |
| Japan | $737K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States chopped glass fibres imports (HS 7019.11): 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 7019.11: Glass fibres: (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm.
Common questions
What is the value of chopped glass fibres imported by the United States?
The United States imported chopped glass fibres worth $153.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 110.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 164 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was up 25% on 2023.
Which countries supply chopped glass fibres to the United States?
Malaysia was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($42.4 million), followed by China (19%) and Slovakia (15%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 31 supplier countries in total. Slovakia grew fastest among the top ten, up 524% on the year.
What is the average import price of chopped glass fibres per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.39 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $1.16 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of chopped glass fibres to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $128.2 million in 2017 to $153.3 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $232.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $132.3 million a year.
Does the United States also export chopped glass fibres?
Yes. The United States exported $49.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Mexico, China and Canada. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $103.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for chopped glass fibres?
The HS code for chopped glass fibres is subheading 7019.11. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7019 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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