India: Market for Glass Fibre Chopped Strands 2025

Market Size for Glass Fibre Chopped Strands in India

In 2021, the Indian glass fibre chopped strand market was finally on the rise to reach $X for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Overall, the total consumption indicated measured growth from 2012 to 2021: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.1% over the last nine years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Glass fibre chopped strand consumption peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Glass Fibre Chopped Strands in India

In value terms, glass fibre chopped strand production expanded slightly to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by 65%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Glass Fibre Chopped Strands

Exports from India

In 2021, overseas shipments of glass fibre chopped strands increased by 59% to X tons, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when exports increased by 656%. The exports peaked at X tons in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, glass fibre chopped strand exports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. Over the period under review, exports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when exports increased by 527%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Korea (X tons) was the main destination for glass fibre chopped strand exports from India, accounting for a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, glass fibre chopped strand exports to South Korea exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Thailand (X tons), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Brazil (X tons), with a 7.2% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to South Korea stood at +633.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Thailand (+207.1% per year) and Brazil (0.0% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for glass fibre chopped strand exported from India were South Korea ($X), Thailand ($X) and Brazil ($X), with a combined 59% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, South Korea, with a CAGR of +699.9%, saw the highest growth rate of 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

In 2021, the average glass fibre chopped strand export price amounted to $X per ton, declining by -5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a mild reduction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 36%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per ton. From 2020 to 2021, the average export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Bhutan ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to South Korea ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Egypt (+23.7%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Glass Fibre Chopped Strands

Imports into India

In 2021, after two years of decline, there was significant growth in supplies from abroad of glass fibre chopped strands, when their volume increased by 25% to X tons. Overall, imports saw a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 32% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2021 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, glass fibre chopped strand imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports recorded a strong increase. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Malaysia (X tons), China (X tons) and South Korea (X tons) were the main suppliers of glass fibre chopped strand imports to India, together comprising 91% of total imports. These countries were followed by Belgium and Egypt, which together accounted for a further 4.5%.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of +132.0%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Malaysia ($X), China ($X) and South Korea ($X) appeared to be the largest glass fibre chopped strand suppliers to India, with a combined 89% share of total imports. Egypt and Belgium lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 4.5%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Egypt, with a CAGR of +136.5%, saw 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

The average glass fibre chopped strand import price stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; afterwards, it flattened through to 2021.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2021, amid the top importers, the highest price was recorded for prices from South Korea ($X per ton) and Egypt ($X per ton), while the price for Belgium ($X per ton) and Malaysia ($X per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by South Korea (+2.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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