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U.S. Glass Products Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030
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U.S. Glass Products Market. Analysis And Forecast to 2030

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June 28, 2016 at 4:00 AM GMT+0

Intense Competition from Low-Cost Imports, particularly from China, Has Increasingly Constrained the U.S. Glass Product Industry Performance

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The U.S. glass product market showed mixed dynamics from 2008 to 2015, but the overall trend was positive. The decline in 2009 (-X%) was followed by steady growth in the upcoming years. In 2015, the glass product market reached X million USD.

U.S. growth in glass product consumption is expected to accelerate to +X% (currently +X%) in the medium term, amid the current economic recovery and a growing demand for housing starts, household appliances, motor vehicles, electric lightning equipment and the positive outlook for the major industrial sectors.

However, growth in consumption will be restrained by the uncertainty in the global economy triggered by plummeting oil prices, slowing paces of China's economy growth and collapsing stock markets at the beginning of 2016.

U.S. glass product manufacturing illustrated mixed dynamics over the last few years. After a X% fall in 2009, steady growth of value of shipments was tracked. In 2015, the value of shipments in the industry reached X million USD, rising with a CAGR of +X% from 2008 to 2015.

Intense competition from low-cost imports, particularly from China, has increasingly constrained industry performance during this period, engaging producers to approach overseas markets.

China was the main supplier of glass product into the U.S., with a major X% share of total U.S. imports in 2015. It was followed by Mexico (X%), Germany (X%) and Japan (X%). The fastest growing suppliers were the Republic of Korea (+X% per year) and China (+X% per year) from 2007 to 2014. Being the largest supplier, China significantly strengthened its position in the U.S. import structure, from X% in 2007 to X% in 2015. By contrast, Mexico and Canada saw their shares reduced.
U.S. exports of glass products have experienced steady growth since 2010. The export growth rates were higher than those of production and consumption. As the U.S. companies have improved their positions in overseas markets, domestic manufacturers enjoyed a new growth driver, especially considering fierce competition from imports.

The continuing appreciation of the dollar makes imports cheaper and exports more expensive to foreign buyers, which could potentially restrain manufacturing growth in the medium term.

In 2014, the main destinations of U.S. glass product exports were Canada (X%), Germany (X%) and Mexico (X%). The share exported to Mexico increased (+X percentage points), while the share sent to Canada illustrated negative dynamics (-X percentage points). The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.
Net U.S. imports of glass products have shown a negative trend since 2008. In 2015, this industry ran a significant trade deficit of X thousand tons, approximately X% of gross imports.

However, in value terms, the U.S. was a net exporter of glass products in the period from 2009 to 2014, which was attributed to high export prices. From 2008 to 2014, the trade proficit in value terms was insignificant, as export values were close to imports. In 2015, the hike of imports was tracked, driven by rising imports of laminated safety glass both for vehicle and non-vehicle use, as well as laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware. Therefore, the trade surplus in value terms turned into a X million USD trade deficit in 2015.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the glass product market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • NAICS 327215 - Glass product manufacturing made of purchased glass

Companies mentioned:

  • Gentex Corporation
  • Grote Industries
  • Safelite Glass Corp.
  • AGC Flat Glass North America
  • Cardinal Glass Industries
  • Magna Mirrors of America
  • Wheaton Industries
  • Gerresheimer Glass
  • SMR Automotive Systems USA
  • Apogee Enterprises
  • J.E. Berkowitz
  • Potters Industries
  • Lawson Industries
  • Prl Glass Systems
  • Larry Methvin Installations
  • Kimble Chase Life Science and Research Products
  • Chase Scientific Glass
  • Consolidated Glass & Mirror Corporation
  • Anchi
  • JPS Composite Materials Corp.
  • Magna Mirrors North America
  • Rauch Industries
  • Gardner Glass Products
  • Vuteq Usa
  • Oldcastle Buildingenvelope
  • Carlex Glass America
  • SMR Automotive Technology Holdings USA Partners
  • SMR Automotive Mirror International USA
  • Erie Scientific
  • US Test Company 350
  • Ferro Color & Glass Corporation
  • Custom Glass Solutions Upper Sandusky Corp.
  • Murakami Manufacturing U.S.A.

Country coverage:

  • United States

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the U.S.
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    3. TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2035

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export

    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    2. Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    7. Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2035
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2035
    10. Market Size and Growth, By Product
    11. Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
    12. Exports and Growth, By Product
    13. Export Prices and Growth, By Product
    14. Production Volume and Growth
    15. Exports and Growth
    16. Export Prices and Growth
    17. Market Size and Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports and Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    22. Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    24. Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    30. Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024

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