MENA: Market for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground 2025

Market Size for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in MENA

The MENA's market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground rose slightly to $X in 2022, increasing by 3.8% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% 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 +57.8% against 2015 indices. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Production of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in MENA

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 20%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2020; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Exports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Exports in MENA

In 2022, approx. X square meters of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground were exported in MENA; surging by 3% compared with 2021 figures. Total exports indicated perceptible growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +38.7% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 35% against the previous year. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground rose remarkably to $X in 2022. Total exports indicated a moderate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.9% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +81.9% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 70%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Turkey (X square meters), the United Arab Emirates (X square meters), Iran (X square meters), Egypt (X square meters), Saudi Arabia (X square meters) and Algeria (X square meters) represented roughly 96% of total exports in 2022. Israel (X square meters) took a little share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Iran (with a CAGR of +18.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground supplying countries in MENA were Turkey ($X), Egypt ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X), with a combined 61% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia, Iran, Algeria and Israel lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 38%.

Iran, with a CAGR of +20.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MENA amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by 3.7% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.8%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the export price increased by 27%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per square meter), while the United Arab Emirates ($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 Egypt (+4.9%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Imports in MENA

In 2022, purchases abroad of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground increased by 17% to X square meters, rising for the fourth year in a row after three years of decline. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.7% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of 20%. Over the period under review, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground skyrocketed to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +7.4% 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 +91.7% against 2018 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Turkey (X square meters) and Morocco (X square meters) represented the key importers of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in 2022, accounting for approx. 26% and 18% of total imports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Tunisia (X square meters), the United Arab Emirates (X square meters), Israel (X square meters), Qatar (X square meters) and Djibouti (X square meters), together mixing up a 34% share of total imports. Lebanon (X square meters), Kuwait (X square meters), Oman (X square meters), Algeria (X square meters) and Jordan (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Morocco (with a CAGR of +12.0%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground importing markets in MENA were Morocco ($X), Turkey ($X) and Israel ($X), together accounting for 58% of total imports. The United Arab Emirates, Tunisia, Djibouti, Lebanon, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, Qatar and Algeria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 34%.

Djibouti, with a CAGR of +19.5%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MENA amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of 9.6% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 an increase of 25% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Jordan ($X per square meter), while Qatar ($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 Djibouti (+7.3%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform