Germany: 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 2024

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 Germany

The German 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 shrank to $X in 2022, falling by -12.9% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated a slight increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +1.8% 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 -25.3% against 2019 indices. As a result, consumption attained the peak level of $X. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the market remained at a lower figure.

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 Germany

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 declined to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% 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 2013 when the production volume increased by 28%. Over the period under review, production 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 level at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Germany

In 2022, 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 Germany contracted to X square meters, reducing by -5.9% compared with the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 48% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

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 skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total exports indicated a prominent expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.8% 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 +54.6% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 44%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters) and Poland (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 Germany, with a combined 43% share of total exports. France, Luxembourg, Belgium, Austria, Spain, Switzerland, Finland, Estonia, the UK and Italy lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 41%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Luxembourg (with a CAGR of +26.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, 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 Germany were the Netherlands ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Poland ($X), together comprising 33% of total exports. France, Austria, Belgium, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Finland, Spain, Italy, the UK and Estonia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 42%.

Luxembourg, with a CAGR of +30.0%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, 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 amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 23% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.2%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Estonia ($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 Italy (+10.2%), 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 Germany

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 decreased by -47.3% to X square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 42% 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 peak figure 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 dropped notably to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 47% 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 peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X square meters), France (X square meters) and Italy (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 Germany, together accounting for 79% of total imports. Belgium, the Czech Republic, the Netherlands and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 16%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the Czech Republic (with a CAGR of +9.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, 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 Germany were France ($X), Poland ($X) and Italy ($X), together accounting for 70% of total imports. The Netherlands, the Czech Republic, Belgium and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 19%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of +12.0%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among 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, jumping by 50% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +3.2%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while the price for Belgium ($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 the Netherlands (+10.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform