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Glass fibre market: discover recently published data enhanced by an Ai-driven market research tool. Information include consumption, companies, exports, production, trade, market prices, imports, and market size. Here is a breakdown by country, including Africa, China, the U.K., EU, Latin America, the Middle East, the U.S., and Russia. Market trends and forecast to 2030 are also featured in the snapshots.
Glass Fibre - World's Largest Markets
| Rating | Country |
|---|---|
| 1 | China |
| 2 | Japan |
| 3 | United States |
| 4 | India |
| 5 | Germany |
In value terms, the largest glass fibre markets worldwide were China, Japan and the United States, with a combined 43% share of the global market.
In terms of the main consuming countries, Japan recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size, over the period under review, while glass fibre market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Glass Fibre Prices
Lowest Prices - FOB - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| Egypt | 1108 | 1091 | 1052 | -2.6% |
| Malaysia | 1221 | 1248 | 1114 | -4.5% |
| Slovakia | 1344 | 1282 | 1193 | -5.8% |
| China | 1608 | 1553 | 1543 | -2.0% |
| Netherlands | 2133 | 2125 | 1681 | -11.2% |
| Belgium | 1737 | 1621 | 1709 | -0.8% |
| France | 2879 | 3123 | 1960 | -17.5% |
| Mexico | 2520 | 2499 | 2456 | -1.3% |
| United Kingdom | 3117 | 3030 | 2625 | -8.2% |
| Czech Republic | 2263 | 2276 | 2686 | 8.9% |
| Canada | 4104 | 2448 | 3265 | -10.8% |
| United States | 3879 | 4153 | 3365 | -6.9% |
| Taiwan (Chinese) | 5199 | 6135 | 3596 | -16.8% |
| Average | 2343 | 2315 | 2131 | -4.6% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was Taiwan (Chinese) ($3,596 per ton), while Egypt ($1,052 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic, while the other global leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.
Highest Prices - CIF - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USD per ton | ||||
| United Kingdom | 2651 | 2768 | 2812 | 3.0% |
| China | 3728 | 4024 | 2557 | -17.2% |
| Japan | 2318 | 2507 | 2467 | 3.2% |
| Canada | 2748 | 2660 | 2462 | -5.3% |
| United States | 2143 | 2300 | 2331 | 4.3% |
| France | 1951 | 2079 | 2317 | 9.0% |
| South Korea | 2187 | 2260 | 2294 | 2.4% |
| Turkey | 1820 | 2033 | 1842 | 0.6% |
| Germany | 2175 | 2158 | 1727 | -10.9% |
| Italy | 2151 | 2255 | 1701 | -11.1% |
| India | 1500 | 1629 | 1638 | 4.5% |
| Netherlands | 1854 | 1796 | 1553 | -8.5% |
| Belgium | 2199 | 2182 | 1232 | -25.1% |
| Average | 2247 | 2312 | 2109 | -3.1% |
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2020, the country with the highest price was the UK ($2,812 per ton), while Belgium ($1,232 per ton) was amongst the lowest.
From 2018 to 2020, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Glass Fibre - Top Importers
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| United States | 1.6 | 1.4 | 1.2 | -15.0% |
| Germany | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.6 | -27.8% |
| China | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | -16.8% |
| South Korea | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | -4.9% |
| Japan | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.4 | -11.6% |
In value terms, the largest glass fibre importing markets worldwide were the United States ($1.2B), Germany ($625M) and China ($552M), together accounting for 28% of global imports. South Korea, Japan, the UK, Canada, Turkey, Italy, India, France, Belgium and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 32%.
Among the main importing countries, Turkey recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.
Glass Fibre - Top Exporters
| COUNTRY | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | CAGR, 2018-2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| billion USD | ||||
| China | 2.5 | 2.3 | 2 | -10.3% |
| United States | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.1 | -7.8% |
| United Kingdom | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | -2.9% |
| Malaysia | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.4 | -13.4% |
| Belgium | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.4 | -23.5% |
In value terms, the largest glass fibre supplying countries worldwide were China ($2B), the United States ($1.1B) and the UK ($411M), with a combined 41% share of global exports. These countries were followed by Malaysia, Belgium, Mexico, the Czech Republic, France, Taiwan (Chinese), Canada, the Netherlands, Egypt and Slovakia, which together accounted for a further 31%.
In terms of the main exporting countries, Egypt recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.
Glass Fibre - Market Forecast
Driven by rising demand for glass fibre worldwide, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, 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.
Glass Fibre - Product Coverage
- HS 701911 - Glass fibres; (including glass wool), chopped strands, of a length of not more than 50mm
- HS 701912 - Glass fibres; (including glass wool), rovings
- HS 701919 - Glass fibres; (including glass wool), slivers, yarns and threads
- HS 701931 - Glass fibres; non-woven products, mats
- HS 701932 - Glass fibres; non-woven products, thin sheets (voiles)
- HS 701939 - Glass fibres; webs, mattresses, boards and similar non-woven products excluding mats and thin sheets
- HS 701940 - Glass fibres; woven fabrics of rovings
- HS 701951 - Glass fibres; woven fabrics (other than of rovings), of a width not exceeding 30cm
- HS 701952 - Glass fibres; woven fabrics (other than of rovings), of a width exceeding 30cm, plain weave, weighing less than 250g/m2, of filaments measuring per single yarn not more than 136 tex
- HS 701959 - Glass fibres; woven fabrics (other than of rovings), n.e.s. in item no. 7019.5
- HS 701990 - Glass fibres; n.e.s. in heading no. 7019
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global market for glass fibre and article. 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 23141110 - Glass fibre threads cut into lengths of at least 3 mm but . .50 mm (chopped strands)
- Prodcom 23141130 - Glass fibre filaments (including rovings)
- Prodcom 23141150 - Slivers, yarns and chopped strands of filaments of glass fibres (excluding glass fibre threads cut into lengths of at least 3 mm but . .50 mm)
- Prodcom 23141170 - Staple glass fibre articles
- Prodcom 23141210 -
- Prodcom 23141230 -
- Prodcom 23141250 - Non-woven glass fibre webs, felts, mattresses and boards
- Prodcom 23141293 -
- Prodcom 23141295 -
- Prodcom 23141299 -
- Prodcom 13204600 - Woven fabrics of glass fibre (including narrow fabrics, glass wool)
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- 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
+ 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
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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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
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- 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
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
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