South Africa: Market for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass 2025

Market Size for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in South Africa

The South African market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass amounted to $X in 2022, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in South Africa

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass rose significantly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Exports from South Africa

In 2022, overseas shipments 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 three years of decline. Overall, total exports indicated tangible growth 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass amounted to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Zimbabwe (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass from South Africa, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass to Zimbabwe exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Lesotho (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Mozambique (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Zimbabwe totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lesotho (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

In value terms, Zimbabwe ($X) remains the key foreign market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass exports from South Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Lesotho ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Mozambique, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Zimbabwe totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Lesotho (X% per year) and Mozambique (X% per year).

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, approximately reflecting the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Namibia ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Mozambique ($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 India (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 South Africa

In 2022, the amount of float glass and surface ground or polished glass imported into South Africa dropped significantly to X square meters, falling by X% against 2021. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of reached the peak figure at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

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

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

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) were the largest float glass and surface ground or polished glass suppliers to South Africa, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Germany, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 or polished glass stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. In general, import price indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its price 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, import price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 the United States ($X per square meter), while the price for Indonesia ($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 the United Arab Emirates (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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