Benelux: Market for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass 2024

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

The Benelux market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass skyrocketed to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, consumption attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Exports in Benelux

In 2022, overseas shipments of float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass fell modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Belgium represented the largest exporter of float glass and surface ground or polished glass in Benelux, with the volume of exports recording X square meters, which was approx. X% of total exports in 2022. Luxembourg (X square meters) held the second position in the ranking, followed by the Netherlands (X square meters). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports.

Belgium was also the fastest-growing in terms of the float glass and surface ground or polished glass exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Luxembourg (X%) and the Netherlands (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Belgium (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while Luxembourg and the Netherlands saw its share reduced by X% and X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) remains the largest float glass and surface ground or polished glass supplier in Benelux, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Luxembourg ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Belgium, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass contracted by an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (X% per year) and the Netherlands (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Benelux amounted to $X per square meter, shrinking by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while the Netherlands ($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 Luxembourg (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Imports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Imports in Benelux

In 2022, purchases abroad of float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Total imports indicated notable growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume 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, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the Netherlands (X square meters) represented the largest importer of float glass and surface ground or polished glass, comprising X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X square meters) and Luxembourg (X square meters), together generating a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Luxembourg (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Belgium ($X) and Luxembourg ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the imports figures.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Benelux stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $X per square meter, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while Luxembourg ($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 Belgium (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform