🇺🇸 United States imports of safety glass: 2024 trade data
Imports of safety glass by the United States reached $1.46 billion in 2024 (477.2 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 222 countries for imports of this product. That is 22% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of safety glass by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1.46B | 477.2K t |
| 2023 | $1.19B | 355.4K t |
| 2022 | $1.25B | 403.4K t |
| 2021 | $1.27B | 431.3K t |
| 2020 | $980.9M | 348.6K t |
| 2019 | $1.16B | 420.8K t |
| 2018 | $1.16B | 349.0K t |
| 2017 | $984.8M | 254.1K t |
Where the United States imports safety glass from
The largest suppliers were China (33%), Mexico (22%), Malaysia (8%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+350% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇳 China | $483.1M | 33% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $319.7M | 22% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $109.9M | 7.6% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $103.8M | 7.1% |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $70.5M | 4.8% |
| 🇵🇪 Peru | $64.6M | 4.4% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $63.7M | 4.4% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $55.3M | 3.8% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $39.0M | 2.7% |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | $31.9M | 2.2% |
Types of safety glass under HS 7007
| 7007.19 | Glass: safety glass, toughened (tempered), (not of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels) | 44% |
| 7007.21 | Glass: safety glass, laminated, of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels | 28% |
| 7007.11 | Glass: safety glass, toughened (tempered), of size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels | 17% |
| 7007.29 | Glass: safety glass, laminated, (not of a size and shape suitable for incorporation in vehicles, aircraft, spacecraft or vessels) | 11% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 7007.
Average import price of safety glass
The average declared value was about $3.05 per kg, 60% above the world average of $1.91. 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.
The United States also exports safety glass
Exports of safety glass by the United States reached $438.1 million in 2024 (142.8 thousand tonnes). It ranks 7th of 178 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Canada (42%), Mexico (28%), Germany (4%). Among the main buyer markets, Germany grew fastest (+38% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $181.8M | 42% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $122.3M | 28% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $17.1M | 3.9% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $15.0M | 3.4% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $10.9M | 2.5% |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | $10.4M | 2.4% |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | $7.4M | 1.7% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $4.5M | 1% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $3.6M | 0.8% |
| 🇲🇻 Maldives | $3.6M | 0.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 7007: Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass.
Safety glass trade in the United States: questions
What is the value of safety glass imported by the United States?
The United States imported safety glass worth $1.46 billion in 2024 (477.2 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United States import safety glass from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were China (33%), Mexico (22%), Malaysia (8%).
What is the average import price of safety glass in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $3.05 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $1.91 per kg.
Does the United States export safety glass?
Yes. The United States exported safety glass worth $438.1 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, Germany.
What is the HS code for safety glass?
Safety glass falls under HS heading 7007 (Safety glass, consisting of toughened (tempered) or laminated glass). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading safety glass with the United States?
These public statistics stop at country level. EximDataX has a direct customs feed for the United States with shipment-level records, updated weekly, where you can see the importers and exporters by name.
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