🇺🇸 United States imports of glass blocks and tiles: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $168.9 million of glass blocks and tiles in 2024 (73.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 211 countries for imports of this product. Value fell 5% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 8% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $302.7 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of glass blocks and tiles by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168.9M | 73.2K t |
| 2023 | $178.4M | 70.8K t |
| 2022 | $254.1M | 102.4K t |
| 2021 | $298.6M | 135.3K t |
| 2020 | $222.8M | 112.3K t |
| 2019 | $254.1M | 123.3K t |
| 2018 | $302.5M | 128.0K t |
| 2017 | $302.7M | 139.6K t |
Where the United States imports glass blocks and tiles from
China alone supplied 67% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $112.8M | 67% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $10.7M | 6.4% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $10.3M | 6.1% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $8.1M | 4.8% |
| 🇨🇿 Czech Republic | $7.8M | 4.6% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $3.4M | 2% |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | $1.9M | 1.1% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $1.8M | 1.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $1.5M | 0.9% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $1.4M | 0.9% |
Types of glass blocks and tiles under HS 7016
| 7016.10 | Glass cubes and other glass smallwares: whether or not on a backing, for mosaics or similar decorative purposes | 58% |
| 7016.90 | Multicellular or foam glass: in blocks, panels, plates, shells or similar forms: paving blocks, slabs, bricks and other articles of pressed or… | 42% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7016.
Average import price of glass blocks and tiles
The average declared value was about $2.31 per kg, close to the world average of $2.12.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United States also exports glass blocks and tiles
In 2024, the United States exported glass blocks and tiles worth $47.3 million (10.9 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 6th largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 124 countries. Most of it went to Canada (13%), Cayman Isds (12%), Mexico (10%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 35%. Among the main buyer markets, Turks and Caicos Isds grew fastest (+114% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $6.2M | 13% |
| 🇰🇾 Cayman Isds | $5.4M | 12% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $4.9M | 10% |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas | $4.5M | 9.5% |
| 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Isds | $4.1M | 8.7% |
| 🇮🇩 Indonesia | $3.0M | 6.4% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $2.9M | 6.1% |
| 🇿🇦 South Africa | $1.6M | 3.4% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $1.3M | 2.7% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.2M | 2.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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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 7016: Glass; paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles etc, of pressed, moulded glass, whether or not wired, glass smallwares for decorative purposes leaded lights and the like; multicellular or foam glass.
Glass blocks and tiles trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of glass blocks and tiles imported by the United States?
The United States imported glass blocks and tiles worth $168.9 million in 2024 (73.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import glass blocks and tiles from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (67%), Mexico (6%), Italy (6%).
What is the average import price of glass blocks and tiles in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $2.31 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $2.12 per kg.
Does the United States export glass blocks and tiles?
Yes. The United States exported glass blocks and tiles worth $47.3 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Cayman Isds, Mexico.
What is the HS code for glass blocks and tiles?
Glass blocks and tiles falls under HS heading 7016 (Glass; paving blocks, slabs, bricks, tiles etc, of pressed, moulded glass, whether or not wired, glass smallwares for de). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading glass blocks and tiles with the United States?
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