Brazil: Market for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground 2024

Market Size for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Brazil

The Brazilian market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground was estimated at $X in 2022, with an increase of 3.8% against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a mild increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -6.3% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of the market failed to regain momentum.

Production of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Brazil

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground expanded notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a tangible increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.2% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production decreased by -5.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 25%. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2021 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Exports from Brazil

Exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground from Brazil skyrocketed to X square meters in 2022, with an increase of 44% against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports showed a significant increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by 228% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground surged to $X in 2022. In general, exports continue to indicate a significant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of 197%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Argentina (X square meters), Paraguay (X square meters) and Uruguay (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground from Brazil, with a combined 61% share of total exports. Colombia, Portugal, Chile and Bolivia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 32%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Chile (with a CAGR of +70.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Argentina ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Uruguay ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground exported from Brazil worldwide, with a combined 63% share of total exports. Bolivia, Colombia, Chile and Portugal lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Chile, with a CAGR of +77.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground stood at $X per square meter in 2022, growing by 5.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average export price increased by 25%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bolivia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Portugal ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bolivia (+12.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Imports into Brazil

Imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground into Brazil fell sharply to X square meters in 2022, dropping by -42.4% against the previous year's figure. In general, imports showed a dramatic contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 225%. Over the period under review, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground reduced markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports recorded a dramatic contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when imports increased by 164%. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X square meters) constituted the largest float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground supplier to Brazil, with a 41% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Mexico (X square meters), threefold. France (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Germany amounted to +11.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Mexico (-26.2% per year) and France (-8.8% per year).

In value terms, Mexico ($X), France ($X) and Malaysia ($X) constituted the largest float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground suppliers to Brazil, together accounting for 69% of total imports.

Malaysia, with a CAGR of +106.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground stood at $X per square meter in 2022, surging by 13% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.2%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 21%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while the price for Germany ($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 (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform