Eastern Asia: Drawn Glass Sheet Market 2020

Drawn Glass Sheet Market Size in Eastern Asia

The revenue of the drawn glass sheet market in Eastern Asia amounted to $X in 2017, falling by -X% against the previous year. The total market indicated a measured growth from 2007 to 2017: its value increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016, with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, the drawn glass sheet market reached their peak level of $X, and then declined slightly in the following year.

Drawn Glass Sheet Production in Eastern Asia

In 2017, production of sheets of drawn glass or blown glass in Eastern Asia amounted to X cubic meters, surging by X% against the previous year. The drawn glass sheet production continues to indicate a drastic decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The volume of drawn glass sheet production peaked of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Drawn Glass Sheet Exports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, approx. X cubic meters of sheets of drawn glass or blown glass were exported in Eastern Asia; surging by X% against the previous year. The drawn glass sheet exports continue to indicate a deep curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017, with an increase of X% y-o-y. The volume of exports peaked of X cubic meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

In value terms, drawn glass sheet exports amounted to $X in 2017. The drawn glass sheet exports continue to indicate a drastic descent. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Drawn Glass Sheet Exports by Country in Eastern Asia

Japan was the major exporter of sheets of drawn glass or blown glass in Eastern Asia, with the volume of exports accounting for X cubic meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. It was distantly followed by China (X cubic meters) and South Korea (X cubic meters), together making up X% share of total exports. China, Hong Kong SAR (X cubic meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2007 to 2017, average annual rates of growth with regard to drawn glass sheet exports from Japan stood at -X%. China experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. China, Hong Kong SAR (-X%) and South Korea (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of Japan (X%), South Korea (X%) and China, Hong Kong SAR (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global exports from 2007-2017, the share of China (-X%) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, Japan ($X) remains the largest drawn glass sheet supplier in Eastern Asia, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a X% share.

In Japan, drawn glass sheet exports declined by an average annual rate of -X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: China (+X% per year) and South Korea (+X% per year).

Drawn Glass Sheet Export Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

In 2017, the drawn glass sheet export price in Eastern Asia amounted to $X per thousand cubic meters, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The drawn glass sheet export price continues to indicate a significant descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2012, when the export prices increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices for sheets of drawn glass or blown glass attained its peak figure level of $X per thousand cubic meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was South Korea ($X per cubic meter), while China ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by South Korea (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Drawn Glass Sheet Imports in Eastern Asia

In 2017, imports of sheets of drawn glass or blown glass in Eastern Asia stood at X cubic meters, growing by X% against the previous year. The drawn glass sheet imports continue to indicate a remarkable growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016, when it surged by X% year-to-year. The volume of imports peaked of X cubic meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, drawn glass sheet imports stood at $X in 2017. The drawn glass sheet imports continue to indicate a deep curtailment. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

Drawn Glass Sheet Imports by Country in Eastern Asia

China, Hong Kong SAR was the major importer of sheets of drawn glass or blown glass in Eastern Asia, with the volume of imports reaching X cubic meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2017. Taiwan, Chinese (X cubic meters) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total imports, which put it in second place, followed by South Korea (X%) and China (X%).

Imports into China, Hong Kong SAR increased at an average annual rate of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, South Korea (+X%) and Taiwan, Chinese (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, South Korea emerged as the fastest growing importer in Eastern Asia, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007-2017. By contrast, China (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of China (X%) increased significantly in terms of the global imports from 2007-2017, the share of Taiwan, Chinese (-X%), South Korea (-X%) and China, Hong Kong SAR (-X%) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, the largest drawn glass sheet markets worldwide were South Korea ($X), Taiwan, Chinese ($X) and China, Hong Kong SAR ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports.

China, Hong Kong SAR (-X% per year) recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to imports, among the main importing countries over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

Drawn Glass Sheet Import Prices by Country in Eastern Asia

The drawn glass sheet import price in Eastern Asia stood at $X per thousand cubic meters in 2017, dropping by -X% against the previous year. The drawn glass sheet import price continues to indicate an abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013, an increase of X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per cubic meter in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

There were significant differences in the average import prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2017, the country with the highest import price was China ($X per cubic meter), while China, Hong Kong SAR ($X per thousand cubic meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by China (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform