Germany: Market for Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass 2024

Market Size for Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass in Germany

The German multiple-walled insulating glass unit market shrank to $X in 2021, declining by -5.5% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2020 when the market value increased by 6.8%. Multiple-walled insulating glass unit consumption peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Production of Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass in Germany

In value terms, multiple-walled insulating glass unit production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 5.2%. Multiple-walled insulating glass unit production peaked at $X in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Exports of Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass

Exports from Germany

Multiple-walled insulating glass unit exports from Germany rose notably to X square meters in 2021, increasing by 8.1% against 2020. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.6% over the period from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 11%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2021 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

In value terms, multiple-walled insulating glass unit exports rose notably to $X in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% from 2012 to 2021; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by 15%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

The Netherlands (X square meters) was the main destination for multiple-walled insulating glass unit exports from Germany, with a 56% share of total exports. Moreover, multiple-walled insulating glass unit exports to the Netherlands exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Poland (X square meters), sixfold. Belgium (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 5.4% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to the Netherlands amounted to +6.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Poland (+6.0% per year) and Belgium (-2.4% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X) remains the key foreign market for multiple-walled insulating units of glass exports from Germany, comprising 39% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a 12% share of total exports. It was followed by Switzerland, with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value to the Netherlands stood at +4.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (+17.9% per year) and Switzerland (-1.3% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average multiple-walled insulating glass unit export price stood at $X per square meter in 2021, growing by 2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of 13% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

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

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Switzerland (+5.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Imports of Multiple-Walled Insulating Units Of Glass

Imports into Germany

In 2021, the amount of multiple-walled insulating units of glass imported into Germany skyrocketed to X square meters, jumping by 37% on the year before. Overall, imports posted buoyant growth. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, multiple-walled insulating glass unit imports amounted to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +9.0% over the last nine-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2021 figures, imports increased by +74.5% against 2015 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 47% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X square meters), France (X square meters) and Croatia (X square meters) were the main suppliers of multiple-walled insulating glass unit imports to Germany, with a combined 52% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the biggest increases were recorded for Croatia (with a CAGR of +308.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Switzerland ($X), France ($X) and Austria ($X) constituted the largest multiple-walled insulating glass unit suppliers to Germany, with a combined 41% share of total imports. Poland, Croatia, Turkey, the Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Spain and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 48%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Croatia, with a CAGR of +286.1%, 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 2021, the average multiple-walled insulating glass unit import price amounted to $X per square meter, waning by -16.8% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a perceptible curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 an increase of 19%. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2021, the average import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($X per square meter), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+15.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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