HS Code:
This category includes products under HS Code 69 or higher, which generally encompasses a wide range of manufactured goods such as ceramics (HS 69), glass and glassware (HS 70), and various other industrial or consumer products in higher HS chapters. These products are critical in industries like construction, household goods, and technology, with significant variations in trade patterns based on material composition, end-use, and regional production capabilities. The category reflects both raw material dependencies and advanced manufacturing processes, making it a key area for global trade analysis.
Total Trade Volume
USD 250 billion
Data from 2022
Source
United Nations Comtrade Database
USD 80 billion
32% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 30 billion
12% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 25 billion
10% of total trade of total trade
Increasing
USD 20 billion
8% of total trade of total trade
Stable
USD 15 billion
6% of total trade of total trade
Decreasing
Average Rate
6.5% ad valorem
Highest Rate
15% (imposed by certain developing countries on luxury ceramics and glassware)
Lowest Rate
0% (under free trade agreements like EU-Japan EPA)
Increased demand for sustainable materials
Shift towards eco-friendly ceramics and recyclable glass products, driving innovation in production techniques
2021-2022
Growth in construction sector
Higher demand for ceramic tiles and glass in emerging markets like India and Brazil
2020-2022
Technological advancements in glassware
Rising exports of high-tech glass products for electronics and automotive industries
2019-2022
The European Union introduced anti-dumping duties ranging from 10-13% on specific ceramic products from China to protect domestic manufacturers.
March 2023
Potential reduction in Chinese exports to the EU, benefiting local producers but increasing costs for consumers
Revised rules under the USMCA agreement have lowered tariffs on glassware among the US, Mexico, and Canada, promoting regional trade.
January 2023
Boost in intra-regional trade, with Mexico emerging as a key supplier of glass products to the US
Countries like Japan and South Korea have implemented stricter environmental regulations on ceramic and glass production, impacting exporters.
July 2022
Increased production costs for non-compliant manufacturers, but long-term benefits for sustainable brands