Ireland: Market for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass 2025

Market Size for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in Ireland

In 2022, the Irish market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% to $X, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, the total consumption indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Exports from Ireland

In 2022, overseas shipments of float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass dropped to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports posted a modest expansion. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

The UK (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass from Ireland, with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Belgium (X square meters), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to the UK stood at X%.

In value terms, the UK ($X) remains the key foreign market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass exports from Ireland, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the UK totaled X%.

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass stood at $X per square meter in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a resilient expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2021, and then declined in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Belgium ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the UK totaled $X per square meter.

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

Imports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Imports into Ireland

In 2022, supplies from abroad of float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after two years of decline. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, the UK (X square meters) constituted the largest float glass and surface ground or polished glass supplier to Ireland, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass from the UK exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Turkey (X square meters), tenfold. Belgium (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from the UK amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Turkey (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, the UK ($X) constituted the largest supplier of float glass and surface ground or polished glass to Ireland, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from the UK amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Turkey (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass stood at $X per square meter in 2022, declining by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter, and then contracted in the following year.

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 ($X per square meter), while the price for Saudi Arabia ($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 Belgium (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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