70060010 - Glass of heading 7003, 7004 - EU Trade

Extra-EU sourcing of Glass of heading|7003, 7004|or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials, Optical glass is highly concentrated. 🇨🇳 China captures 47.8% of imports (€18.2M), followed by 🇯🇵 Japan (16.9%). With an HHI of 2820, this Concentrated market exposes the EU to supply dependency risks.

The main extra-EU export markets for Glass of heading|7003, 7004|or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials, Optical glass are 🇲🇾 Malaysia, 🇨🇳 China, 🇺🇸 United States. 🇲🇾 Malaysia absorbs 36.4% of European exports (€54.3M).

Within the EU, 🇩🇪 Germany concentrates 50.0% of Glass of heading|7003, 7004|or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials, Optical glass imports, well ahead of 🇧🇬 Bulgaria (16.6%). The top importing member states are 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇧🇬 Bulgaria, 🇨🇿 Czechia.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (23.3%) while exports were declining (-6.2%), signalling a structural market shift.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is the main supplier of Glass of heading|7003, 7004|or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials, Optical glass to the EU?

The main extra-EU supplier of Glass of heading|7003, 7004|or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials, Optical glass (NC8 70060010) is 🇨🇳 China, accounting for 47.8% of European imports over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

What is the EU trade balance for Glass of heading|7003, 7004|or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials, Optical glass?

The extra-EU trade balance for Glass of heading|7003, 7004|or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials, Optical glass (NC8 70060010) is €110.9M over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026 (imports: €38.1M, exports: €149.0M).

How much does the EU import of Glass of heading|7003, 7004|or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials, Optical glass?

The EU imported €38.1M of Glass of heading|7003, 7004|or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials, Optical glass (NC8 70060010) from third countries between Jan 2022 and Mar 2026, representing 882K kg in volume.

What is the average import price per kg of Glass of heading|7003, 7004|or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials, Optical glass?

The weighted average import price of Glass of heading|7003, 7004|or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials, Optical glass (NC8 70060010) is €43.18/kg over the period Jan 2022-Mar 2026.

Which EU member state imports the most Glass of heading|7003, 7004|or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials, Optical glass?

The leading EU member state importer of Glass of heading|7003, 7004|or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials, Optical glass (NC8 70060010) is 🇩🇪 Germany, accounting for 50.0% of EU imports.

In 2025, trade flows diverged: imports were surging (23.3%) while exports were declining (-6.2%), signalling a structural market shift.

1	🇨🇳 China	€18.2M	47.8%	542K kg
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€6.4M	16.9%	23K kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€5.3M	13.9%	140K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.4M	6.3%	23K kg
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong SAR China	€1.5M	4.0%	12K kg
6	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€349K	0.9%	9K kg

#	Country	Value (EUR)	Share (%)	Weight (kg)
1	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€54.3M	36.4%	1.5M kg
2	🇨🇳 China	€40.0M	26.9%	693K kg
3	🇺🇸 United States	€28.4M	19.1%	569K kg
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€8.1M	5.4%	107K kg
5	🇹🇷 Türkiye	€4.0M	2.7%	43K kg
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€911K	0.6%	33K kg

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€18.2M	542Kt	€33.63/kg	53.2%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€6.4M	23Kt	€281.97/kg	18.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€5.3M	140Kt	€37.96/kg	15.5%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.4M	23Kt	€103.64/kg	7.0%
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€1.5M	12Kt	€127.29/kg	4.5%
6	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€349K	9Kt	€38.72/kg	1.0%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€54.3M	1.5Mt	€37.33/kg	40.0%
2	🇨🇳 China	€40.0M	693Kt	€57.76/kg	29.5%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€28.4M	569Kt	€49.95/kg	20.9%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€8.1M	107Kt	€75.42/kg	6.0%
5	🇹🇷 Turkey	€4.0M	43Kt	€91.17/kg	2.9%
6	🇯🇵 Japan	€911K	33Kt	€27.49/kg	0.7%

#	Partner	Value (EUR)	kg	€/kg	Share
1	🇨🇳 China	€18.2M	542Kt	€33.63/kg	53.2%
2	🇯🇵 Japan	€6.4M	23Kt	€281.97/kg	18.8%
3	🇺🇸 United States	€5.3M	140Kt	€37.96/kg	15.5%
4	🇨🇭 Switzerland	€2.4M	23Kt	€103.64/kg	7.0%
5	🇭🇰 Hong Kong	€1.5M	12Kt	€127.29/kg	4.5%
6	🇲🇾 Malaysia	€349K	9Kt	€38.72/kg	1.0%

EU External Trade - Glass of heading|7003, 7004|or 7005, bent, edge-worked, engraved, drilled, enamelled or otherwise worked, but not framed or fitted with other materials, Optical glass

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