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Malaysia: Flat Glass Market 2024

Flat Glass Market Size in Malaysia

The Malaysian flat glass market contracted sharply to $X in 2021, waning by -20.6% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed a noticeable setback. Flat glass consumption peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Flat Glass Production in Malaysia

In value terms, flat glass production declined dramatically to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, showed a perceptible expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 1,333% against the previous year. Flat glass production peaked at $X in 2020, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Flat Glass Exports

Exports from Malaysia

In 2021, shipments abroad of flat glass increased by 205% to X tons, rising for the fifth consecutive year after four years of decline. Over the period under review, exports recorded a strong expansion. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flat glass exports soared to $X in 2021. In general, exports showed a strong increase. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

India (X tons) was the main destination for flat glass exports from Malaysia, accounting for a 50% share of total exports. Moreover, flat glass exports to India exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, China (X tons), twofold. South Korea (X tons) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume to India totaled +73.9%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+90.2% per year) and South Korea (+29.5% per year).

In value terms, India ($X) emerged as the key foreign market for flat glass exports from Malaysia, comprising 52% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by China ($X), with a 23% share of total exports. It was followed by South Korea, with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to India totaled +67.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: China (+48.0% per year) and South Korea (+29.1% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flat glass export price amounted to $X per ton, growing by 4.8% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 42% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per ton in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2021, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of destination: the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($X per ton), while the average price for exports to Singapore ($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 Thailand (+1.1%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Flat Glass Imports

Imports into Malaysia

In 2021, supplies from abroad of flat glass was finally on the rise to reach X tons after five years of decline. Overall, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 103%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X tons in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, flat glass imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, saw a deep contraction. Imports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Vietnam (X tons) constituted the largest flat glass supplier to Malaysia, with a 84% share of total imports. Moreover, flat glass imports from Vietnam exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X tons), more than tenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by Indonesia (X tons), with a 4.1% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume from Vietnam totaled +49.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (+1.8% per year) and Indonesia (-10.8% per year).

In value terms, Vietnam ($X) constituted the largest supplier of flat glass to Malaysia, comprising 77% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 6.6% share of total imports. It was followed by Japan, with a 3.7% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of value from Vietnam totaled +25.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-3.1% per year) and Japan (-18.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the average flat glass import price amounted to $X per ton, increasing by 12% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a deep contraction. The import price peaked at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably country of origin: the country with the highest price was Japan ($X per ton), while the price for Thailand ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Japan (+13.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for flat glass in the world?

China constituted the country with the largest volume of flat glass consumption, comprising approx. 26% of total volume. Moreover, flat glass consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India, threefold. The third position in this ranking was occupied by Indonesia, with a 5.3% share.

What are the largest producers of flat glass in the world?

The country with the largest volume of flat glass production was China, comprising approx. 29% of total volume. Moreover, flat glass production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India, fourfold. Indonesia ranked third in terms of total production with a 6.1% share.

What are the leading suppliers of flat glass to Malaysia?

In value terms, Vietnam constituted the largest supplier of flat glass to Malaysia, comprising 118% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by China, with an 11% share of total imports.

What are the leading importers of flat glass from Malaysia?

In value terms, China, South Korea and India were the largest markets for flat glass exported from Malaysia worldwide.

What is the average export price for flat glass in Malaysia?

In 2021, the average flat glass export price amounted to $770 per ton, almost unchanged from the previous year.

What is the average import price for flat glass in Malaysia?

In 2021, the average flat glass import price amounted to $656 per ton, shrinking by -2.4% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the flat glass market in Malaysia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 23111110 - Non-wired sheets, of cast or rolled glass, whether or not with absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
Prodcom 23111130 - Wired sheets or profiles, of cast or rolled glass, whether or not with absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
Prodcom 23111150 - Sheets, of drawn glass or blown glass, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
Prodcom 23111212 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, h aving a non-reflecting layer
Prodcom 23111214 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, h aving an absorbent or reflective layer, of a thickness . 3,5 mm
Prodcom 23111217 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, h aving an absorbent or reflecting layer, not otherwise worked, o f a thickness > 3,5 mm
Prodcom 23111230 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, c oloured throughout the mass, opacified, flashed or merely surface ground
Prodcom 23111290 - Other sheets of float/ground/polished glass, n.e.c.

Country coverage:

Malaysia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Malaysia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

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1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
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A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023