In 2023, China held the largest share of global exports of unworked glass tubes at 30.16%, followed by Japan at 22.06% and the United States at 12.57%. Notably, South Korea exhibited significant growth while China and Thailand experienced moderate increases. In contrast, the Netherlands and Malaysia faced substantial declines, and major exporters such as Japan and Germany saw noticeable decreases. Emerging exporters such as Slovenia and the Philippines recorded remarkable growth rates, albeit from a small base, indicating potential shifts in the export landscape.
Future trends to watch include Asia's potential dominance in the unworked glass tubes market, driven by China's steady growth and innovation in production processes. However, increased diversification in export sources suggests evolving competitive dynamics, requiring close monitoring of new players like South Korea and the excellent growth environments in Slovenia and the Philippines.
Top countries in Export of Unworked Glass Tubes Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 30.16 | 2023 | -1.18% | +2.24% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Japan | 22.06 | 2023 | +0.89% | -3.5% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 12.57 | 2023 | -5.27% | -5.48% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Germany | 8.58 | 2023 | -4.61% | -5.64% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czech Republic | 6.52 | 2023 | -2.6% | -3.99% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 5.64 | 2023 | -2.19% | -2.26% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Thailand | 5.38 | 2023 | +3.14% | +1.88% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Netherlands | 0.59 | 2023 | -26.81% | -18.03% | View data |
| 9 | 9 South Korea | 0.36 | 2023 | -6.32% | +29.83% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Malaysia | 0.082 | 2023 | -33.44% | -18.58% | View data |
