Porcelain laboratory wares exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
Exports of porcelain laboratory wares by the United States reached $129.5 million in 2024 (348 tonnes). That makes it the largest exporter of this product worldwide, out of 95 countries. That is 10% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2020, at $224.3 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 | $129.5M | 348 t |
| 2023 | $143.4M | 484 t |
| 2022 | $183.4M | 548 t |
| 2021 | $169.7M | 5.2K t |
| 2020 | $224.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2019 | $173.3M | 4.4K t |
| 2018 | $190.9M | 3.2K t |
| 2017 | $168.3M | 6.4K t |
Where the United States exports porcelain laboratory wares to
Most of it went to South Korea (24%), China (20%), Singapore (15%). Among the main buyer markets, Malaysia grew fastest (+237% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| South Korea | $31.7M | 25% |
| China | $25.9M | 20% |
| Singapore | $19.3M | 15% |
| Taiwan | $14.9M | 12% |
| Japan | $11.2M | 8.7% |
| Switzerland | $3.6M | 2.8% |
| Canada | $3.2M | 2.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.9M | 2.2% |
| Germany | $2.5M | 1.9% |
| Malaysia | $2.3M | 1.8% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $372.56 per kg, 4726% above the world average of $7.72. 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.
Porcelain laboratory wares imports to the United States
Imports of porcelain laboratory wares by the United States reached $70.2 million in 2024 (16.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 2nd of 185 countries for imports of this product. The largest suppliers were Japan (42%), China (23%), South Korea (13%). Among the main suppliers, Japan grew fastest (+59% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Japan | $29.2M | 42% |
| China | $16.3M | 23% |
| South Korea | $9.5M | 14% |
| Taiwan | $4.7M | 6.8% |
| Malaysia | $1.9M | 2.6% |
| France | $1.7M | 2.5% |
| Germany | $1.6M | 2.3% |
| Austria | $1.5M | 2.1% |
| United Kingdom | $650K | 0.9% |
| India | $632K | 0.9% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States porcelain laboratory wares exports (HS 6909.11): 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 6909.11: Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of porcelain laboratory wares exported by the United States?
The United States exported porcelain laboratory wares worth $129.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 348 tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 95 countries worldwide, with 24% of world exports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries buy porcelain laboratory wares from the United States?
South Korea was the largest buyer with 24% of the value ($31.7 million), followed by China (20%) and Singapore (15%). The top three together account for 59%, out of 94 buyer countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 237% on the year.
What is the average export price of porcelain laboratory wares per kg?
The average declared export value was about $372.56 per kg in 2024, 4726% above the world average of $7.72 per kg. The figure blends every grade shipped, so it works as a reference point rather than a quote.
How have exports of porcelain laboratory wares from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $168.3 million in 2017 to $129.5 million in 2024, a fall of 23%. The peak was 2020 at $224.3 million. Over 8 years the average was $172.8 million a year.
Does the United States also import porcelain laboratory wares?
Yes. The United States imported $70.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Japan, China and South Korea. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $59.3 million a year.
What is the HS code for porcelain laboratory wares?
The HS code for porcelain laboratory wares is subheading 6909.11. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6909 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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