Eastern Europe: 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 Eastern Europe

The East European 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 remarkably to $X in 2022, with an increase of 9.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% 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 +9.0% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption 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 Eastern Europe

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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, production increased by +78.0% against 2015 indices. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 in Eastern Europe

After two years of growth, overseas shipments 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 decreased by -16.2% to X square meters in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 24%. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports 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 rose notably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +85.0% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 58%. 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 reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The shipments of the four major exporters 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, namely Russia, Poland, Bulgaria and Belarus, represented more than two-thirds of total export. The following exporters - Romania (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters) and Hungary (X square meters) - together made up 8.9% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Russia (with a CAGR of +5.2%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Russia ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 68% share of total exports.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of +10.3%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per square meter, surging by 30% against the previous year. Export price indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.6% 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 +82.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 40%. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per square meter), while Russia ($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 Romania (+10.3%), while the other leaders 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 in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the amount 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 imported in Eastern Europe reduced to X square meters, with a decrease of -7.1% against the previous year. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 16% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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. Total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 +67.1% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 50% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports 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 at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X square meters) and Poland (X square meters) represented roughly 38% of total imports in 2022. Russia (X square meters) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Ukraine (X square meters), Romania (X square meters), Hungary (X square meters), Lithuania (X square meters) and Estonia (X square meters). All these countries together held approx. 52% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Hungary (with a CAGR of +13.3%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Ukraine ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together comprising 48% of total imports. Romania, Hungary, Russia, Lithuania and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 40%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Hungary, with a CAGR of +14.4%, 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

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 20% against the previous year. Import price indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, 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 increased by +62.5% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the import price increased by 35%. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Lithuania ($X per square meter), while Russia ($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 Ukraine (+7.5%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform