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Flat glass market

Flat glass market: get access to recently published info featured by an Ai-driven business intelligence tool. Facts and figures provide consumption, trade, production, companies, exports, imports, market prices, and market size. There is a split by country, including the U.K., Russia, EU, the U.S., China, Latin America, Africa, and the Middle East. Market insights and outlook to 2030 are also featured in the dashboards.

Flat Glass - World's Largest Markets

Rating	Country
1	China
2	Japan
3	Hong Kong SAR
4	United States
5	South Korea

In value terms, China, Japan and Hong Kong SAR were the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2020, together comprising 51% of the global market. The United States, South Korea, India, Brazil, Mexico, Indonesia, Turkey, Italy, Iran and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

Italy recorded the highest growth rate of market size, among the main consuming countries over the period under review, while flat glass market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flat Glass Prices

Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per square meter			CAGR, 2018-2020
Iran	0.3	0.2	0.2	-8.0%
Belarus	0.3	0.3	0.2	-14.1%
Bulgaria	0.4	0.4	0.3	-7.9%
Russia	0.3	0.3	0.3	-3.1%
Italy	0.5	0.4	0.4	-10.8%
Saudi Arabia	0.4	0.4	0.4	3.7%
Poland	0.6	0.5	0.5	-13.1%
France	0.6	0.5	0.5	-10.6%
Belgium	0.6	0.6	0.6	0.3%
Germany	0.7	0.7	0.7	-0.4%
China	0.9	0.8	0.8	-3.7%
United States	1.9	1.7	1	-28.2%
Japan	4.8	4.5	2.3	-30.4%
Average	0.8	0.8	0.7	-5.2%

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was Japan ($2.3 per square meter), while Iran ($0.2 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia, while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	USD per square meter			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	0.7	2.3	2.3	81.4%
United States	0.8	0.7	0.7	-0.6%
South Korea	0.9	0.7	0.7	-10.0%
Hong Kong SAR	0.7	0.7	0.7	-4.2%
France	0.6	0.6	0.6	4.7%
India	0.5	0.5	0.6	11.1%
Germany	0.6	0.6	0.6	-3.2%
Canada	0.6	0.6	0.5	-3.2%
Austria	0.6	0.5	0.5	-7.4%
Turkey	0.5	0.5	0.5	-4.8%
Poland	0.5	0.5	0.5	-1.4%
Belgium	0.5	0.5	0.4	-6.3%
Ukraine	0.3	0.3	0.3	-8.2%
Average	0.6	0.7	0.7	9.4%

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was China ($2.3 per square meter), while Ukraine ($0.3 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by China (+81.4% per year), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flat Glass - Top Importers

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	3.3	3.5	3.5	3.4%
Hong Kong SAR	1.2	1.4	1.6	13.2%
Canada	0.4	0.4	0.4	-8.2%
South Korea	0.4	0.3	0.3	-17.3%
United States	0.3	0.3	0.2	-19.9%

In value terms, China ($3.5B) constitutes the largest market for imported flat glass worldwide, comprising 32% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Hong Kong SAR ($1.6B), with a 14% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a 3.3% share.

In China, flat glass imports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2018-2020. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Hong Kong SAR (+13.2% per year) and Canada (-8.2% per year).

Flat Glass - Top Exporters

COUNTRY	2018	2019	2020	CAGR, 2018-2020
COUNTRY	billion USD			CAGR, 2018-2020
China	1.6	1.5	1.7	2.1%
Germany	1	0.9	0.8	-12.0%
Japan	1.4	1.2	0.8	-25.5%
United States	0.6	0.6	0.4	-15.2%
France	0.4	0.3	0.3	-13.0%

In value terms, China ($1.7B) remains the largest flat glass supplier worldwide, comprising 22% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Germany ($777M), with a 11% share of global exports. It was followed by Japan, with a 10% share.

In China, flat glass exports increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the period from 2018-2020. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (-12.0% per year) and Japan (-25.5% per year).

Flat Glass - Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for flat glass worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of for the period from 2020 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to by the end of 2030.

Flat Glass - Product Coverage

HS 700312 - Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, coloured through the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer
HS 700319 - Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, non-wired sheets, (excluding those coloured throughout the mass (body tinted) opacified, flashed or having an absorbent or reflecting layer)
HS 700320 - Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, wired sheets, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer but not otherwise worked
HS 700330 - Glass; cast glass and rolled glass, profiles, not otherwise worked
HS 700420 - Glass; drawn and blown, in sheets, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
HS 700490 - Glass; drawn and blown, in sheets, (other than glass coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer)
HS 700510 - Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, having an absorbent reflecting or non-reflecting layer
HS 700521 - Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground
HS 700529 - Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, non-wired, (other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground)
HS 700530 - Glass; float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, wired glass, whether or not having an absorbent or reflecting layer

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global flat glass market. 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:

Prodcom 23111110 - Non-wired sheets, of cast or rolled glass, whether or not with absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
Prodcom 23111130 - Wired sheets or profiles, of cast or rolled glass, whether or not with absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
Prodcom 23111150 - Sheets, of drawn glass or blown glass, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
Prodcom 23111212 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, h aving a non-reflecting layer
Prodcom 23111214 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, h aving an absorbent or reflective layer, of a thickness . 3,5 mm
Prodcom 23111217 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, h aving an absorbent or reflecting layer, not otherwise worked, o f a thickness > 3,5 mm
Prodcom 23111230 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, c oloured throughout the mass, opacified, flashed or merely surface ground
Prodcom 23111290 - Other sheets of float/ground/polished glass, n.e.c.

Country coverage:

Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:

+ the largest producing countries

Data coverage:

Global market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Global production, split by region and country
Global trade (exports and imports)
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

Company coverage:

Saint Gobain, PPG Industries, Corning International, AGC Co., Kyocera Co., Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Guardian Industries, Fuyao Glass Industry Group, Vitro Glass, China Glass Holdings, JSC "RGC", Pegasus Glass, Insaco, Technical Glass Products, General Glass International, Hongxing Glass Congo SARL, Obeikan Glass Company, Emirates Float Glass LLC, AVIC Sanxin Co., Interpane Glas Industrie AG, Lanxin Glass Co., Usmania Glass Sheet Factory

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES

The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
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- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2024
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
3. Market Value, 2012–2024
4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2024
5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024
9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
2. Market Value, 2012–2024
3. Consumption, By Country, 2024
4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
10. Production Volume And Growth
11. Exports And Growth
12. Export Prices And Growth
13. Market Size And Growth
14. Per Capita Consumption
15. Imports And Growth
16. Import Prices
17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
19. Production, By Country, 2024
20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
32. Export Prices, 2012–2024