Bangladesh: Market for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass 2025

Market Size for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in Bangladesh

The Bangladeshi market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass was estimated at $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a pronounced curtailment. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in Bangladesh

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass rose modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Exports from Bangladesh

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of float glass and surface ground or polished glass decreased by X% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass declined markedly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed significant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2021, and then fell markedly in the following year.

Exports by Country

India (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass from Bangladesh, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Nepal (X square meters), eightfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to India amounted to X%.

In value terms, India ($X) remains the key foreign market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass exports from Bangladesh, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Nepal ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India amounted to X%.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass amounted to $X per square meter, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2016 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Nepal amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to India (X%).

Imports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Imports into Bangladesh

After three years of decline, purchases abroad of float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass surged to $X in 2022. In general, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of float glass and surface ground or polished glass to Bangladesh, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Malaysia (X square meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Saudi Arabia (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and Saudi Arabia (X% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of float glass and surface ground or polished glass to Bangladesh, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Malaysia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Malaysia (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass stood at $X per square meter in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass decreased by X% against 2017 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was India ($X per square meter), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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