# Global Signalling glassware Market 2026

> World exports of signalling glassware (HS 701400) reached $612.9 million in 2024, 5% more than in 2019. The United States was the largest exporter with 25% of the world total, and Germany was the largest buyer.

- Publisher: Stratum Market Research
- Page: https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/signalling-glassware-market/
- Sector: Industrial & Trade
- Scope: Global
- Updated: 2026-11-09
- Headline figure: 612.9 USD million (World exports, 2024)

## What this market covers

Signalling glassware and optical elements of glass such as lamp lenses and watch glasses, unworked optically.

Segments: Signal lenses, Watch glasses, Lamp lenses, Reflector glass.

Typical buyers: Lighting makers, Watch makers, Signal equipment makers.

## Key figures

| Figure | Value | Year |
|---|---|---|
| World exports of signalling glassware (HS 701400) were worth $612.9 million in 2024. | 612.9 USD million | 2024 |
| World exports were 5% higher in 2024 than in 2019 ($584.0 million), calculated from the annual totals. | +5 % since 2019 | 2024 |
| The United States was the largest exporter in 2024, with 25% of world exports ($154.9 million). | 25 % of world exports | 2024 |
| The three largest exporters, the United States, China and Japan, shipped 60% of world exports in 2024. | 60 % of world exports | 2024 |
| Germany was the largest importer in 2024, buying $172.1 million, or 28% of world imports. | 28 % of world imports | 2024 |
| 23 countries exported more than $1 million of this product in 2024. | 23 countries | 2024 |
| The average world export price was about $54.50 per kilogram in 2024, calculated from value and weight. | 54.50 USD per kg | 2024 |
| Countries exported 11.2 thousand tonnes of this product in 2024. | 11.2 thousand tonnes | 2024 |

## Why this market is moving now

- World trade grew 5% from 2019 to 2024, a direct read on cross-border demand.

## Largest exporting countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | United States | 154.9 |
| 2 | China | 122.5 |
| 3 | Japan | 92.0 |
| 4 | Germany | 65.2 |
| 5 | Malaysia | 45.8 |
| 6 | Thailand | 19.6 |
| 7 | Hong Kong | 16.1 |
| 8 | Taiwan | 14.5 |
| 9 | United Kingdom | 11.6 |
| 10 | Switzerland | 11.3 |

## Largest importing countries, 2024

| Rank | Country | Value (USD million) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Germany | 172.1 |
| 2 | China | 80.4 |
| 3 | Japan | 76.8 |
| 4 | United States | 31.7 |
| 5 | Taiwan | 28.1 |
| 6 | Hong Kong | 24.0 |
| 7 | Vietnam | 22.2 |
| 8 | South Korea | 16.0 |
| 9 | France | 12.9 |
| 10 | Myanmar | 12.2 |

## World exports of HS 701400, USD million

| Year | Value |
|---|---|
| 2017 | 619.9 |
| 2018 | 657.0 |
| 2019 | 584.0 |
| 2020 | 455.0 |
| 2021 | 584.4 |
| 2022 | 586.3 |
| 2023 | 600.2 |
| 2024 | 612.9 |

## Questions and answers

### How big is the global signalling glassware market?

There is no single official market total. World exports of HS 701400 reached $612.9 million in 2024, a direct measure of cross-border trade.

### Which countries export the most signalling glassware?

The United States led world exports in 2024 with 25% of the total, followed by China, Japan and Germany.

### Which countries import the most signalling glassware?

Germany was the largest importer in 2024, followed by China, Japan and the United States.

### Is world trade in signalling glassware growing?

World exports were 5% higher in 2024 than in 2019.

### What is the average export price of signalling glassware?

Dividing world export value by weight gives about $54.50 per kilogram in 2024.

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Stratum Market Research, "Global Signalling glassware Market 2026", updated 9 Nov 2026, https://stratummarketresearch.com/reports/signalling-glassware-market/