Algeria: Flat Glass Market 2024

Flat Glass Market Size in Algeria

In 2021, the Algerian flat glass market decreased by -2.4% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after four years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2021; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Flat glass consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flat Glass Production in Algeria

In value terms, flat glass production amounted to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, production decreased by -14.5% against 2018 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 33%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2021, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Flat Glass Exports

Exports from Algeria

After two years of decline, overseas shipments of flat glass increased by 81% to X tons in 2021. In general, exports showed pronounced growth. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X tons in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, flat glass exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports continue to indicate a resilient expansion. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2021, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Spain (X tons), Tunisia (X tons) and Morocco (X tons) were the main destinations of flat glass exports from Algeria, with a combined 55% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Morocco (with a CAGR of +47.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Tunisia ($X) and Morocco ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for flat glass exported from Algeria worldwide, together accounting for 53% of total exports.

Morocco, with a CAGR of +46.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flat glass export price amounted to $X per ton, jumping by 41% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2021, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.5%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Italy ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Spain (+6.6%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Flat Glass Imports

Imports into Algeria

Flat glass imports into Algeria declined to X tons in 2021, dropping by -14.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X tons. From 2017 to 2021, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flat glass imports expanded rapidly to $X in 2021. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when imports increased by 14%. Imports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2021, China (X tons) constituted the largest flat glass supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 68% share of total imports. Moreover, flat glass imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Belgium (X tons), tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Saudi Arabia (X tons), with a 3.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (+3.2% per year) and Saudi Arabia (-1.0% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flat glass to Algeria, comprising 54% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a 9.4% share of total imports. It was followed by Egypt, with a 6.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China amounted to -1.4%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (-1.3% per year) and Egypt (+2.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average flat glass import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 29% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2021, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Bulgaria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (+11.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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