Glass fibre yarns and threads imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $111.2 million of glass fibre yarns and threads in 2024 (45.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 148 countries. Value fell 8% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2018, at $232.5 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 | $111.2M | 45.3K t |
| 2023 | $120.3M | 43.6K t |
| 2022 | $160.2M | 50.2K t |
| 2021 | $162.6M | 70.3K t |
| 2020 | $132.5M | 61.2K t |
| 2019 | $197.7M | 93.5K t |
| 2018 | $232.5M | 80.8K t |
| 2017 | $156.1M | 79.7K t |
Where the United States imports glass fibre yarns and threads from
Most of the value came from Mexico (42%), Taiwan (39%), Latvia (7%). Among the main suppliers, Canada grew fastest (+34% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $46.9M | 42% |
| Taiwan | $43.8M | 39% |
| Latvia | $7.5M | 6.8% |
| Canada | $5.8M | 5.2% |
| China | $2.5M | 2.2% |
| Czech Republic | $1.1M | 1% |
| Poland | $1.1M | 1% |
| United Kingdom | $955K | 0.9% |
| France | $648K | 0.6% |
| Germany | $482K | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $2.46 per kg, close to the world average of $2.90.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Glass fibre yarns and threads exports from the United States
The United States exported $61.4 million of glass fibre yarns and threads in 2024 (3.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 4th of 75 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Japan (42%), Belgium (13%), Mexico (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Taiwan grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $26.1M | 43% |
| Belgium | $8.2M | 13% |
| Mexico | $7.6M | 12% |
| France | $6.8M | 11% |
| Germany | $2.8M | 4.5% |
| United Kingdom | $2.0M | 3.3% |
| Taiwan | $1.6M | 2.7% |
| Indonesia | $1.1M | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.0M | 1.7% |
| Italy | $987K | 1.6% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States glass fibre yarns and threads imports (HS 7019.19): 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 7019.19: Glass fibres: (including glass wool), slivers, yarns and threads.
Common questions
What is the value of glass fibre yarns and threads imported by the United States?
The United States imported glass fibre yarns and threads worth $111.2 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 45.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 148 countries worldwide, with 21% of world imports. The value was down 8% on 2023.
Which countries supply glass fibre yarns and threads to the United States?
Mexico was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($46.9 million), followed by Taiwan (39%) and Latvia (7%). The top three together account for 88%, out of 25 supplier countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 112% on the year.
What is the average import price of glass fibre yarns and threads per kg?
The average declared import value was about $2.46 per kg in 2024, 15% below the world average of $2.90 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of glass fibre yarns and threads to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $156.1 million in 2017 to $111.2 million in 2024, a fall of 29%. The peak was 2018 at $232.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $159.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export glass fibre yarns and threads?
Yes. The United States exported $61.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Japan, Belgium and Mexico. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $49.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for glass fibre yarns and threads?
The HS code for glass fibre yarns and threads is subheading 7019.19. 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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