Eastern Europe: Market for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass 2024

Market Size for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in Eastern Europe

The East European market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass shrank to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. The total consumption indicated noticeable 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 decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption 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 Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a tangible 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, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by X%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, production of growth failed to regain momentum.

Exports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Exports in Eastern Europe

For the third consecutive year, Eastern Europe recorded growth in overseas shipments of float glass and surface ground or polished glass, which increased by X% to X square meters in 2022. The total export volume 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 throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland (X square meters) and Russia (X square meters) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. Bulgaria (X square meters) took the next position in the ranking, followed by Belarus (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters) and Romania (X square meters). All these countries together took near X% share of total exports. Hungary (X square meters) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Russia ($X) and Bulgaria ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total exports.

Bulgaria, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, export price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Hungary ($X per square meter), while Russia ($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 (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, purchases abroad of float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. The total import volume 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass rose markedly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a moderate expansion 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 pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X square meters), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X square meters), Romania (X square meters), Ukraine (X square meters), Lithuania (X square meters), Hungary (X square meters), Bulgaria (X square meters) and Slovakia (X square meters) represented the key importers of float glass and surface ground or polished glass, together creating X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Lithuania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Romania ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of 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, picking up by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, import price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Hungary ($X per square meter) and Ukraine ($X per square meter), while Poland ($X per square meter) and the Czech Republic ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ukraine (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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