Czech Republic: 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 the Czech Republic

The Czech 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 surged to $X in 2022, with an increase of 19% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a mild expansion 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 increased by +12.7% against 2019 indices. Consumption of peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 the Czech Republic

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 soared to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the production volume increased by 513%. Over the period under review, production 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 level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat 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 the Czech Republic

In 2022, after five years of growth, there was significant 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 -6.2% to X square meters. In general, exports showed a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 47%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a lower figure.

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 soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, posted a notable expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 45%. 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 maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X square meters), Germany (X square meters) and Slovakia (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 the Czech Republic, together accounting for 44% of total exports. Hungary, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Sweden, Slovenia and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 45%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Sweden (with a CAGR of +93.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Hungary ($X) and Slovakia ($X) constituted 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 the Czech Republic worldwide, with a combined 40% share of total exports. Poland, Serbia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Slovenia, Sweden and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 47%.

Sweden, with a CAGR of +84.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main countries of destination 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, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +5.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, 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 increased by +78.9% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Poland ($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 Bosnia and Herzegovina (+10.8%), 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 the Czech Republic

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 the Czech Republic totaled X square meters in 2022, surging by 2.4% on the year before. In general, total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% 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 +12.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 20%. As a result, imports reached 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 expanded sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.6% 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 2021 with an increase of 23%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

France (X square meters), Germany (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) were the main suppliers of 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 to the Czech Republic, together accounting for 89% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for France (with a CAGR of +17.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, 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 the Czech Republic were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +9.4%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, with an increase of 11% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 13%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per square meter), while the price for Belgium ($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 Poland (+8.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform