Float glass sheets (standard) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $136.0 million of float glass sheets (standard) in 2024 (298.4 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 2nd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. Value rose 36% on 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $136.0M | 298.4K t |
| 2023 | $100.3M | 96.4K t |
| 2022 | $93.0M | 82.8K t |
| 2021 | $78.5M | 179.9K t |
| 2020 | $76.7M | 88.5K t |
| 2019 | $89.6M | 246.8K t |
| 2018 | $108.7M | 267.4K t |
| 2017 | $108.3M | 298.4K t |
Where the United States imports float glass sheets (standard) from
The largest suppliers were Germany (28%), Belgium (22%), Mexico (17%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+999% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $38.2M | 28% |
| Belgium | $30.5M | 23% |
| Mexico | $23.1M | 17% |
| China | $10.9M | 8% |
| Turkey | $7.2M | 5.3% |
| Malaysia | $5.3M | 3.9% |
| Japan | $3.6M | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $3.1M | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| Romania | $2.5M | 1.8% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.46 per kg, close to the world average of $0.48.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Float glass sheets (standard) exports from the United States
Exports of float glass sheets (standard) by the United States reached $124.8 million in 2024 (243.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 8th of 112 countries for exports of this product. One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 76% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $94.7M | 76% |
| Mexico | $22.9M | 18% |
| Australia | $1.7M | 1.3% |
| Colombia | $938K | 0.8% |
| Costa Rica | $719K | 0.6% |
| Dominican Republic | $609K | 0.5% |
| Japan | $341K | 0.3% |
| India | $278K | 0.2% |
| Honduras | $253K | 0.2% |
| Taiwan | $236K | 0.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States float glass sheets (standard) imports (HS 7005.29): 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 7005.29: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground).
Common questions
What is the value of float glass sheets (standard) imported by the United States?
The United States imported float glass sheets (standard) worth $136.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 298.4 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 2nd of 205 countries worldwide, with 5% of world imports. The value was up 36% on 2023.
Which countries supply float glass sheets (standard) to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 28% of the value ($38.2 million), followed by Belgium (22%) and Mexico (17%). The top three together account for 68%, out of 53 supplier countries in total. Japan grew fastest among the top ten, up 999% on the year.
What is the average import price of float glass sheets (standard) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.46 per kg in 2024, close to the world average of $0.48 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of float glass sheets (standard) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $108.3 million in 2017 to $136.0 million in 2024, an increase of 26%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $98.9 million a year.
Does the United States also export float glass sheets (standard)?
Yes. The United States exported $124.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and Australia. That compares with imports of $136.0 million in the same year.
What is the HS code for float glass sheets (standard)?
The HS code for float glass sheets (standard) is subheading 7005.29. It sits in HS chapter 70 (glass and glassware). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 7005 page.
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