France: 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 France

In 2022, the French 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 was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 France

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 surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% 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 +50.4% against 2020 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 from France

For the third year in a row, France recorded decline in 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, which decreased by -31.5% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a noticeable reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 23%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 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 fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a mild curtailment. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 25% against the previous year. 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 hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Switzerland (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) were the main destinations of 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 from France, together accounting for 61% of total exports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, the UK, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 26%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the UK (with a CAGR of +13.7%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest markets 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 exported from France worldwide, together comprising 60% of total exports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, the UK, Italy and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, the UK, with a CAGR of +11.9%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average 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 stood at $X per square meter in 2022, with an increase of 38% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% 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 +69.0% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 56%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+5.5%), while the prices for the other major destinations 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 into France

In 2022, overseas purchases 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 increased by 42% to X square meters, rising for the third year in a row after three years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. 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 hit record highs at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a 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 soared to $X in 2022. Overall, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X square meters), Germany (X square meters) and Poland (X square meters) were the main suppliers of 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 to France, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of +99.7%), while imports for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Belgium ($X) and Poland ($X) constituted the largest float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground suppliers to France, with a combined 72% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +91.6%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average 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 stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by 14% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.0%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when the average import price increased by 33% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Luxembourg ($X per square meter), while the price for Belgium ($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 Luxembourg (+9.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform