EU External Trade - GLASS AND GLASSWARE, Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, and articles thereof other than imitation jewellery; glass eyes other than prosthetic articles; statuettes and other ornaments of lamp-worked glass, other than imitation jewellery; glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter

The main extra-EU suppliers of GLASS AND GLASSWARE, Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, and articles thereof other than imitation jewellery; glass eyes other than prosthetic articles; statuettes and other ornaments of lamp-worked glass, other than imitation jewellery; glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter are 🇨🇳 China, 🇮🇳 India, 🇽🇸 XS. 🇨🇳 China leads with 42.8% of total imports (€216.9M). The HHI concentration index stands at 2182, indicating a Moderate market.

The EU exports GLASS AND GLASSWARE, Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, and articles thereof other than imitation jewellery; glass eyes other than prosthetic articles; statuettes and other ornaments of lamp-worked glass, other than imitation jewellery; glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter to 10 extra-EU markets, reflecting solid diversification. 🇨🇳 China remains the largest client (16.0%, €107.5M), followed by 🇨🇳 China, 🇺🇸 United States, 🇮🇳 India.

Within the EU, the leading importers of GLASS AND GLASSWARE, Glass beads, imitation pearls, imitation precious or semi-precious stones and similar glass smallwares, and articles thereof other than imitation jewellery; glass eyes other than prosthetic articles; statuettes and other ornaments of lamp-worked glass, other than imitation jewellery; glass microspheres not exceeding 1|mm in diameter are 🇦🇹 Austria, 🇩🇪 Germany, 🇫🇷 France. 🇦🇹 Austria accounts for 20.2% of EU imports.

In 2025, imports were falling sharply (-15.7%) and exports declining (-8.0%) compared to the previous year.