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

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

The Europe market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass totaled $X in 2022, almost unchanged from the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in Europe

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass expanded sharply 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 in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Exports in Europe

In 2022, overseas shipments of float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached 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 expanded rapidly 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X square meters), distantly followed by Poland (X square meters), Russia (X square meters), France (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters), Bulgaria (X square meters), Italy (X square meters) and Belarus (X square meters) represented the major exporters of float glass and surface ground or polished glass, together generating X% of total exports. The Czech Republic (X square meters), Spain (X square meters), Romania (X square meters), Luxembourg (X square meters) and the Netherlands (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Germany ($X) remains the largest float glass and surface ground or polished glass supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Poland ($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 increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in Europe amounted to $X per square meter, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter, and then reduced slightly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per square meter), while the Netherlands ($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 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% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass surged to $X in 2022. The total import 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass in 2022 were 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), Ukraine (X square meters), Portugal (X square meters) and Luxembourg (X square meters), together recording X% of total import. Italy (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Poland ($X), France ($X) and Germany ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports. The Netherlands, Austria, Spain, the Czech Republic, Belgium, Romania, Ukraine, Portugal, Italy and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, 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 Europe amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. 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 likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

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 Ukraine (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform