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

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

In 2022, the Canadian market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated strong growth from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Exports from Canada

In 2022, the amount of float glass and surface ground or polished glass exported from Canada skyrocketed to X square meters, rising by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass soared to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, continue to indicate a mild decrease. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The United States (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass from Canada, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X square meters), tenfold.

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

In value terms, the United States ($X) remains the key foreign market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass exports from Canada, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the United States 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, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Imports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Imports into Canada

After two years of growth, supplies from abroad of float glass and surface ground or polished glass decreased by X% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate increase 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 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters, and then fell in the following year.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a resilient increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X square meters) was the main float glass and surface ground or polished glass supplier to Canada, with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by China (X square meters), with a X% share of total imports.

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

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the United States totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (X% per year) and Mexico (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average import price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass amounted to $X per square meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Mexico ($X per square meter), while the price for the United States ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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