Germany: Market for Glass in The Mass 2024

Market Size for Glass in The Mass in Germany

The German glass in the mass market soared to $X in 2022, with an increase of 20% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption continues to indicate prominent growth. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Glass in The Mass

Exports from Germany

In 2022, the amount of glass in the mass exported from Germany fell sharply to X tons, with a decrease of -18.6% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 14% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, glass in the mass exports fell to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by 38%. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons) was the main destination for glass in the mass exports from Germany, with a 48% share of total exports. Moreover, glass in the mass exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X tons), threefold. Switzerland (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.9% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the Netherlands was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+6.7% per year) and Switzerland (+9.9% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for glass in the mass exports from Germany, comprising 28% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 10% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands amounted to +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (+5.5% per year) and Switzerland (+5.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average glass in the mass export price stood at $X per ton in 2022, growing by 9.9% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +4.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when the average export price increased by 46%. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Austria ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to France (+10.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Glass in The Mass

Imports into Germany

In 2022, imports of glass in the mass into Germany reached X tons, increasing by 7.6% compared with the previous year's figure. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in years to come.

In value terms, glass in the mass imports rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% 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 2018 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Over the period under review, glass in mass imports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X tons), Switzerland (X tons) and Belgium (X tons) were the main suppliers of glass in the mass imports to Germany, together comprising 67% of total imports. Poland, Denmark, France, Japan, the Czech Republic, Austria and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 29%.

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 +40.1%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X), the Netherlands ($X) and Switzerland ($X) constituted the largest glass in the mass suppliers to Germany, together comprising 56% of total imports. Japan, Poland, Denmark, France, the Czech Republic, Austria and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.

Poland, with a CAGR of +34.3%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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 glass in the mass import price stood at $X per ton in 2022, with a decrease of -1.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of 12%. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Luxembourg ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Belgium (+3.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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