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

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

The Cameroonian market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass shrank slightly to $X in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. The market 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 in certain years. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass reduced to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of reached the maximum level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Exports from Cameroon

In 2022, shipments abroad of float glass and surface ground or polished glass was finally on the rise to reach X square meters for the first time since 2017, thus ending a four-year declining trend. Overall, exports showed a significant expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass expanded sharply to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports showed a resilient expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Congo (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass from Cameroon, accounting for a approx. X% share of total exports.

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

In value terms, Congo ($X) also remains the key foreign market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass exports from Cameroon.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Congo stood at 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, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for Congo amounted to X% per year.

Imports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Imports into Cameroon

In 2022, purchases abroad of float glass and surface ground or polished glass was finally on the rise to reach X square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass fell to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a 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 Cameroon, 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, Luxembourg (X square meters), twofold. Malaysia (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports 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: Luxembourg (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Luxembourg (X% per year) and Nigeria (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, reducing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform