Technical ceramic laboratory wares exports from the United States: data, top buyers and prices
The United States exported $789.6 million of technical ceramic laboratory wares in 2024 (23.6 thousand tonnes). It ranks 1st of 103 countries for exports of this product. That is 14% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $789.6M | 23.6K t |
| 2023 | $913.9M | 28.3K t |
| 2022 | $861.4M | 38.2K t |
| 2021 | $820.9M | 33.1K t |
| 2020 | $608.8M | 29.0K t |
| 2019 | $762.6M | 41.5K t |
| 2018 | $791.5M | 28.3K t |
| 2017 | $636.0M | 25.5K t |
Where the United States exports technical ceramic laboratory wares to
The largest buyer markets were Mexico (19%), Germany (14%), Canada (8%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 41%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+127% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $149.1M | 19% |
| Germany | $108.5M | 14% |
| Canada | $63.2M | 8% |
| South Korea | $61.8M | 7.8% |
| Taiwan | $53.0M | 6.7% |
| China | $52.5M | 6.7% |
| Poland | $47.7M | 6% |
| North Macedonia | $35.3M | 4.5% |
| Japan | $28.7M | 3.6% |
| Malaysia | $23.3M | 3% |
Average export price per kg
The average declared value was about $33.45 per kg, 115% above the world average of $15.53. 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.
Technical ceramic laboratory wares imports to the United States
In 2024, the United States imported technical ceramic laboratory wares worth $585.6 million (21.7 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 175 countries. The largest suppliers were Mexico (33%), Japan (19%), Germany (12%). Among the main suppliers, South Africa grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | $194.6M | 33% |
| Japan | $111.6M | 19% |
| Germany | $70.7M | 12% |
| Thailand | $55.7M | 9.5% |
| Poland | $27.0M | 4.6% |
| China | $22.6M | 3.9% |
| United Kingdom | $16.0M | 2.7% |
| South Africa | $13.6M | 2.3% |
| Indonesia | $10.8M | 1.9% |
| South Korea | $8.9M | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States technical ceramic laboratory wares exports (HS 6909.19): 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 6909.19: Ceramic wares: for laboratory, chemical or other technical uses, other than articles having a hardness equivalent to 9 or more on the Mohs scale or of porcelain or china.
Common questions
What is the value of technical ceramic laboratory wares exported by the United States?
The United States exported technical ceramic laboratory wares worth $789.6 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 23.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 103 countries worldwide, with 17% of world exports. The value was down 14% on 2023.
Which countries buy technical ceramic laboratory wares from the United States?
Mexico was the largest buyer with 19% of the value ($149.1 million), followed by Germany (14%) and Canada (8%). The top three together account for 41%, out of 114 buyer countries in total. Poland grew fastest among the top ten, up 127% on the year.
What is the average export price of technical ceramic laboratory wares per kg?
The average declared export value was about $33.45 per kg in 2024, 115% above the world average of $15.53 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have exports of technical ceramic laboratory wares from the United States changed since 2017?
Exports went from $636.0 million in 2017 to $789.6 million in 2024, an increase of 24%. The peak was 2023 at $913.9 million. Over 8 years the average was $773.1 million a year.
Does the United States also import technical ceramic laboratory wares?
Yes. The United States imported $585.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly from Mexico, Japan and Germany. On balance the United States is a net exporter of this product, by about $203.9 million a year.
What is the HS code for technical ceramic laboratory wares?
The HS code for technical ceramic laboratory wares is subheading 6909.19. 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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