Float glass with coating exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
In 2024, the United States exported float glass with coating worth $213.1 million (258.1 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 102 countries for exports of this product. That is 23% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2023, at $275.5 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 | $213.1M | 258.1K t |
| 2023 | $275.5M | 302.7K t |
| 2022 | $256.7M | 279.4K t |
| 2021 | $213.7M | 283.9K t |
| 2020 | $180.7M | 277.4K t |
| 2019 | $209.5M | 310.8K t |
| 2018 | $213.2M | 303.4K t |
| 2017 | $218.7M | 311.8K t |
Where the United States exports float glass with coating to
Canada alone took 74% of it.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $158.3M | 74% |
| Mexico | $20.4M | 9.6% |
| Japan | $13.1M | 6.2% |
| Chile | $3.9M | 1.9% |
| Colombia | $1.9M | 0.9% |
| Malaysia | $1.4M | 0.6% |
| Hong Kong | $1.2M | 0.6% |
| Netherlands | $1.0M | 0.5% |
| Argentina | $975K | 0.5% |
| Austria | $967K | 0.5% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.83 per kg, 20% above the world average of $0.69. 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.
Float glass with coating imports to the United States
Imports of float glass with coating by the United States reached $19.7 million in 2024 (22.6 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. Most of the value came from Latvia (37%), Malaysia (16%), China (8%). Among the main suppliers, Belgium grew fastest (+297% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Latvia | $7.2M | 37% |
| Malaysia | $3.1M | 16% |
| China | $1.5M | 7.5% |
| Saudi Arabia | $1.3M | 6.5% |
| Belgium | $1.2M | 5.9% |
| Canada | $1.1M | 5.5% |
| Mexico | $942K | 4.8% |
| Germany | $887K | 4.5% |
| South Korea | $384K | 2% |
| United Kingdom | $358K | 1.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States float glass with coating exports (HS 7005.10): 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 7005.10: Glass: float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer.
Common questions
What is the value of float glass with coating exported by the United States?
The United States exported float glass with coating worth $213.1 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 258.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 102 countries worldwide, with 12% of world exports. The value was down 23% on 2023.
Which countries buy float glass with coating from the United States?
Canada was the largest buyer with 74% of the value ($158.3 million), followed by Mexico (10%) and Japan (6%). The top three together account for 90%, out of 77 buyer countries in total. Austria grew fastest among the top ten, up 96% on the year.
What is the average export price of float glass with coating per kg?
The average declared export value was about $0.83 per kg in 2024, 20% above the world average of $0.69 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of float glass with coating from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $218.7 million in 2017 to $213.1 million in 2024, a fall of 3%. The peak was 2023 at $275.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $222.6 million a year.
Does the United States also import float glass with coating?
Yes. The United States imported $19.7 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Latvia, Malaysia and China. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $193.4 million a year.
What is the HS code for float glass with coating?
The HS code for float glass with coating is subheading 7005.10. 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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