70053000 - Float glass and surface - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, Wired glass is highly concentrated. 🇯🇵 Japan captures 54.8% of imports (€4.0M), followed by 🇺🇸 United States (11.2%). With an HHI of 3301, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, Wired glass are 🇬🇧 United Kingdom, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇨🇭 Switzerland. 🇬🇧 United Kingdom absorbs 36.1% of European exports (€1.2M).

Within the EU, the leading importers of Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, Wired glass are 🇳🇱 Netherlands, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇪 Belgium. 🇳🇱 Netherlands accounts for 27.6% of EU imports.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were falling sharply, shifting by -33.9% and -19.1% respectively.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, Wired glass to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, Wired glass (NC8 70053000) is 🇯🇵 Japan, accounting for 54.8% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, Wired glass?

The extra-EU trade balance for Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, Wired glass (NC8 70053000) is €-3.9M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €7.2M, exports: €3.4M).

How much does the EU import of Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, Wired glass?

The EU imported €7.2M of Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, Wired glass (NC8 70053000) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 3.7M kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, Wired glass?

The weighted average import price of Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, Wired glass (NC8 70053000) is €1.95/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, Wired glass?

The leading EU member state importer of Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked, Wired glass (NC8 70053000) is 🇳🇱 Netherlands, accounting for 27.6% of EU imports.

The year 2025 marked a turning point: both imports and exports were falling sharply, shifting by -33.9% and -19.1% respectively.

1	🇯🇵 Japan	€4.0M	54.8%	1.5M kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€810K	11.2%	51K kg
3	🇨🇳 China	€680K	9.4%	774K kg
4	🇸🇬 Singapore	€446K	6.2%	189K kg
5	🇪🇬 Egypt	€428K	5.9%	590K kg
6	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€184K	2.5%	28K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.2M	36.1%	402K kg
2	🇺🇸 United States	€650K	19.3%	68K kg
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€453K	13.5%	121K kg
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€249K	7.4%	58K kg
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€110K	3.3%	26K kg
6	🇦🇴 Angola	€59K	1.7%	41K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€4.0M	1.5Mt	€2.72/kg	60.8%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€810K	51Kt	€15.74/kg	12.4%
3	🇨🇳 China	€680K	774Kt	€0.8782/kg	10.4%
4	🇸🇬 Singapore	€446K	189Kt	€2.36/kg	6.9%
5	🇪🇬 Egypt	€428K	590Kt	€0.7255/kg	6.6%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€184K	28Kt	€6.49/kg	2.8%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇬🇧 United Kingdom	€1.2M	402Kt	€3.02/kg	44.4%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€650K	68Kt	€9.55/kg	23.8%
3	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€453K	121Kt	€3.75/kg	16.6%
4	🇨🇦 Canada	€249K	58Kt	€4.27/kg	9.1%
5	🇳🇴 Norway	€110K	26Kt	€4.17/kg	4.0%
6	🇦🇴 AO	€59K	41Kt	€1.42/kg	2.1%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇯🇵 Japan	€4.0M	1.5Mt	€2.72/kg	60.8%
2	🇺🇸 United States	€810K	51Kt	€15.74/kg	12.4%
3	🇨🇳 China	€680K	774Kt	€0.8782/kg	10.4%
4	🇸🇬 Singapore	€446K	189Kt	€2.36/kg	6.9%
5	🇪🇬 Egypt	€428K	590Kt	€0.7255/kg	6.6%
6	🇹🇷 Turkey	€184K	28Kt	€6.49/kg	2.8%

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