Cameroon: 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 2025

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 Cameroon

The Cameroonian 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 rose markedly to $X in 2022, growing by 9.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). In general, the total consumption indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 -8.1% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption 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 Cameroon

In 2016, after two years of decline, there was decline in shipments abroad 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, when their volume decreased by 0% to X square meters. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 334% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2016 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 totaled $X in 2016. Over the period under review, exports showed a significant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 266% 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 attained the peak figure in 2016 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Central African Republic (X square meters) was the main destination for 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 Cameroon, with a approx. 100% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of volume to Central African Republic was relatively modest.

From 2012 to 2016, the average annual growth rate of value to Central African Republic was relatively modest.

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 2016, remaining constant against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when the average export price decreased by -15.6%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2016, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for Central African Republic.

From 2012 to 2016, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Nigeria amounted to -15.6% per year.

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 Cameroon

After two years of decline, supplies from abroad 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 increased by 27% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 112%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of imports of failed to regain momentum.

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 stood at $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.2% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 31% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (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 Cameroon, accounting for a 71% 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 China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Luxembourg (X square meters), fourfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China totaled +4.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Luxembourg (+15.4% per year) and Egypt (+12.2% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground to Cameroon, comprising 74% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Luxembourg ($X), with a 16% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from China amounted to +3.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Luxembourg (+11.1% per year) and Egypt (+14.8% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, 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 amounted to $X per square meter, reducing by -21.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a mild downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 54%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter, and then declined notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per square meter), while the price for Luxembourg ($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 Egypt (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform