Norway: 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 Norway

In 2022, the Norwegian 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 increased by 4.6% to $X, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, consumption continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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 from Norway

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 from Norway; with a decrease of -89.8% on the year before. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when exports increased by 137% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

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 dropped significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a sharp setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of 288% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Poland (X square meters) was the main destination for 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 from Norway, with a 63% share of total exports. Moreover, 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 to Poland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Netherlands (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sweden (X square meters), with a 9.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland amounted to -17.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (-30.0% per year) and Sweden (-40.5% per year).

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), Austria ($X) and Poland ($X) appeared to be the largest markets 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 exported from Norway worldwide, together accounting for 94% of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, Austria, with a CAGR of -5.7%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price 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 amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 57% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 an increase of 105%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Austria ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Poland ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the Netherlands (+18.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations 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 into Norway

In 2022, overseas purchases 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 decreased by -1% to X square meters, falling for the third consecutive year after two years of growth. Overall, imports saw a abrupt decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 2.6%. 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 hit record highs at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 rose markedly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 32% against the previous year. 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 hit record highs at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier 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 to Norway, accounting for a 57% share of total imports. Moreover, 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 from Germany exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the Netherlands (X square meters), with a 4.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Germany stood at +13.3%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (+55.6% per year) and the Netherlands (-13.6% per year).

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 suppliers to Norway were Poland ($X), Germany ($X) and Denmark ($X), with a combined 87% share of total imports.

Poland, with a CAGR of +49.5%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

The average import price 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 stood at $X per square meter in 2022, increasing by 7.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by 54%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the peak figure in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Denmark ($X per square meter), while the price for the UK ($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 Denmark (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform