Latin America and the Caribbean: Wired Cast Glass Sheet Market 2020

Wired Cast Glass Sheet Market Size in Latin America and the Caribbean

The revenue of the wired cast glass sheet market in Latin America and the Caribbean amounted to $X in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The wired cast glass sheet consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of wired cast glass sheet consumption peaked of $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wired Cast Glass Sheet Production in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X square meters of wired sheets or profiles of cast or rolled glass were produced in Latin America and the Caribbean; standing approx. at the previous year. The wired cast glass sheet production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when the output figure increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the wired cast glass sheet production reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

Wired Cast Glass Sheet Exports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X square meters of wired sheets or profiles of cast or rolled glass were exported in Latin America and the Caribbean; going up by X% against the previous year. The wired cast glass sheet exports continue to indicate a deep decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011, when it surged by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the wired cast glass sheet exports reached its peak figure volume of X square meters in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it failed to regain its momentum.

In value terms, wired cast glass sheet exports totaled $X in 2017. The wired cast glass sheet exports continue to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The level of exports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wired Cast Glass Sheet Exports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

Argentina was the key exporter of wired sheets or profiles of cast or rolled glass in Latin America and the Caribbean, with the volume of exports accounting for X square meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2017. Venezuela (X square meters) occupied a X% share (based on tons) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Suriname (X%). The following exporters - Mexico (X square meters) and Panama (X square meters) each resulted at a X% share of total exports.

Argentina was also the fastest growing in terms of the wired sheets or profiles of cast or rolled glass exports, with a CAGR of +X% from 2007 to 2017. At the same time, Venezuela (+X%) and Panama (+X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Suriname (-X%) and Mexico (-X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Mexico (X%) and Suriname (X%) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the global exports, while Venezuela and Argentina saw its share reduced by -X% and -X% from 2007 to 2017, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Argentina ($X) remains the largest wired cast glass sheet supplier in Latin America and the Caribbean, making up X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Venezuela ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Suriname, with a X% share.

In Argentina, wired cast glass sheet exports expanded at an average annual rate of +X% over the period from 2007-2017. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Venezuela (+X% per year) and Suriname (-X% per year).

Wired Cast Glass Sheet Export Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The wired cast glass sheet export price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per thousand square meters in 2017, coming down by -X% against the previous year. The wired cast glass sheet export price continues to indicate a slight downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014, when it surged by X% against the previous year. In that year, the export prices for wired sheets or profiles of cast or rolled glass attained their peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2017, growth of the export prices for wired sheets or profiles of cast or rolled glass stood at a somewhat lower level.

There were significant differences in the average export prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2017, the country with the highest export price was Mexico ($X per square meter), while Panama ($X per thousand square meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of export prices was attained by Mexico (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wired Cast Glass Sheet Imports in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, approx. X square meters of wired sheets or profiles of cast or rolled glass were imported in Latin America and the Caribbean; increasing by X% against the previous year. The total imports indicated a moderate increase from 2007 to 2017: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2017 figures, the wired cast glass sheet imports increased by +X% against 2014 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2016, when imports increased by X% y-o-y. Over the period under review, the wired cast glass sheet imports reached its peak figure volume in 2017, and are expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, wired cast glass sheet imports amounted to $X in 2017. The wired cast glass sheet imports continue to indicate a slight reduction. The level of imports peaked of $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Wired Cast Glass Sheet Imports by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

In 2017, Colombia (X square meters), distantly followed by Brazil (X square meters), Panama (X square meters), Ecuador (X square meters), Chile (X square meters) and El Salvador (X square meters) represented the key importers of wired sheets or profiles of cast or rolled glass, together comprising X% of total imports. Guatemala (X square meters), Peru (X square meters), Costa Rica (X square meters), Aruba (X square meters) and Honduras (X square meters) held the mild share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main importing countries, was attained by Ecuador (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest wired cast glass sheet markets worldwide were Ecuador ($X), Brazil ($X) and El Salvador ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports.

Among the main importing countries , Ecuador (+X% per year) recorded the highest growth rate of imports, over the last decade, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Wired Cast Glass Sheet Import Prices by Country in Latin America and the Caribbean

The wired cast glass sheet import price in Latin America and the Caribbean stood at $X per thousand square meters in 2017, lowering by -X% against the previous year. The wired cast glass sheet import price continues to indicate an abrupt shrinkage. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013, when it surged by X% y-o-y. The level of import price peaked of $X per thousand square meters in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2017, it stood at a somewhat lower level.

Import prices varied noticeably by the country of destination; the country with the highest import price was Costa Rica ($X per square meter), while Chile ($X per thousand square meters) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2017, the most notable rate of growth in terms of import prices was attained by El Salvador (+X% per year), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform