EU: Market for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass 2024

Market Size for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in the EU

In 2022, after two years of decline, there was growth in the EU market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass, when its value increased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in the EU

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass rose notably to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. 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 or Polished Glass

Exports in the EU

In 2022, shipments 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. Overall, exports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass surged to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X square meters), distantly followed by Poland (X square meters), France (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters), Bulgaria (X square meters), Italy (X square meters) and the Czech Republic (X square meters) were the key exporters of float glass and surface ground or polished glass, together creating X% of total exports.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest float glass and surface ground or polished glass supplier in the European Union, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium, with a X% share.

In Germany, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Poland (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per square meter, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Belgium ($X per square meter) and Germany ($X per square meter), while France ($X per square meter) and Bulgaria ($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 Bulgaria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Imports in the EU

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% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass skyrocketed to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% 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 X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of attained the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

Poland (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters), France (X square meters), Spain (X square meters), Austria (X square meters), Germany (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters), Romania (X square meters), Portugal (X square meters), Luxembourg (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2022. Lithuania (X square meters) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the largest float glass and surface ground or polished glass importing markets in the European Union were Poland ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. The Netherlands, Austria, Spain, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Romania, Portugal, Italy, Lithuania and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 the European Union amounted to $X per square meter, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter, and then dropped in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while Luxembourg ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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