Colored flat glass sheets exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported colored flat glass sheets worth $9.0 million (3.7 thousand tonnes). It ranks 5th of 84 countries for exports of this product. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $13.0 million.
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 | $9.0M | 3.7K t |
| 2023 | $10.6M | 3.8K t |
| 2022 | $13.0M | 3.0K t |
| 2021 | $10.7M | 3.7K t |
| 2020 | $8.1M | 2.9K t |
| 2019 | $9.2M | 2.2K t |
| 2018 | $10.6M | 2.4K t |
| 2017 | $10.5M | 2.5K t |
Where the United States exports colored flat glass sheets to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (25%), United Kingdom (21%), Germany (15%).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $2.3M | 25% |
| United Kingdom | $1.9M | 21% |
| Germany | $1.3M | 15% |
| Japan | $656K | 7.3% |
| Canada | $581K | 6.4% |
| Australia | $344K | 3.8% |
| Spain | $323K | 3.6% |
| Norway | $114K | 1.3% |
| Switzerland | $111K | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $108K | 1.2% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.47 per kg, 48% below the world average of $4.78, which often means bulk or lower-grade product.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Colored flat glass sheets imports to the United States
Imports of colored flat glass sheets by the United States reached $7.6 million in 2024 (1.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 3rd of 168 countries for imports of this product. One supplier dominates: Mexico accounted for 64% of the value. Among the main suppliers, Spain grew fastest (+927% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $4.9M | 64% |
| China | $1.2M | 16% |
| Spain | $393K | 5.1% |
| Colombia | $300K | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $285K | 3.7% |
| France | $284K | 3.7% |
| Germany | $139K | 1.8% |
| Argentina | $59K | 0.8% |
| Poland | $43K | 0.6% |
| Italy | $19K | 0.3% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States colored flat glass sheets exports (HS 7003.12): 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 7003.12: Glass: cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Common questions
What is the value of colored flat glass sheets exported by the United States?
The United States exported colored flat glass sheets worth $9.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 3.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 5th of 84 countries worldwide, with 3% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy colored flat glass sheets from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 25% of the value ($2.3 million), followed by the United Kingdom (21%) and Germany (15%). The top three together account for 61%, out of 69 buyer countries in total. Brazil grew fastest among the top ten, up 62% on the year.
What is the average export price of colored flat glass sheets per kg?
The average declared export value was about $2.47 per kg in 2024, 48% below the world average of $4.78 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have exports of colored flat glass sheets from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $10.5 million in 2017 to $9.0 million in 2024, a fall of 14%. The peak was 2022 at $13.0 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.2 million a year.
Does the United States also import colored flat glass sheets?
Yes. The United States imported $7.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, China and Spain. That compares with exports of $9.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for colored flat glass sheets?
The HS code for colored flat glass sheets is subheading 7003.12. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7003 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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