In 2023, China led the global import market for unworked glass tubes with a share of 37.87% followed by India at 20.08% and the United States at 17.1%. South Korea and Japan also held notable shares, though significantly smaller at 7.9% and 3.7%, respectively. Notable year-on-year variations in 2023 included significant increases for Norway (9.79%), Philippines (7.93%), and Ukraine (-13.54%). Other countries like Italy (-42.49%) and the Czech Republic (-33.25%) saw substantial declines.
Future trends to watch include the growth in import shares of emerging markets: Lithuania showed a remarkable 25.62% increase in 2023, with countries such as Gambia (15.19%) and Tanzania (15.57%) also indicating strong growth momentum. Conversely, countries with significant declines like Italy and the United Arab Emirates suggest potential vulnerabilities or shifts in market dynamics. A close watch on emerging economies and geopolitical developments will be essential for understanding future market movements.
Top countries in Import of Unworked Glass Tubes Share by Country (US Dollars)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 China | 37.87 | 2023 | +1.24% | +1.48% | View data |
| 2 | 2 India | 20.08 | 2023 | +5.13% | +4.8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United States | 17.1 | 2023 | +3.54% | +3.36% | View data |
| 4 | 4 South Korea | 7.9 | 2023 | +4.75% | +4.28% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Japan | 3.7 | 2023 | +2.32% | -4.63% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 2.05 | 2023 | -1.24% | +0.48% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Indonesia | 1.84 | 2023 | +6.26% | +4.68% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Russia | 1.56 | 2023 | +6.22% | +4.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Netherlands | 1.53 | 2023 | -1.37% | -0.36% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Denmark | 1.31 | 2023 | +4.55% | -0.26% | View data |
