Sweden: 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 2024

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 Sweden

The Swedish 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 markedly to $X in 2022, picking up by 8.5% against the previous year. In general, the total consumption indicated moderate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by -8.6% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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 Sweden

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 totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production recorded a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when the production volume increased by 54% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production 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 level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production 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 Sweden

In 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 from Sweden contracted significantly to X square meters, which is down by -59.8% on the previous year. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a precipitous decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 94% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports 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 shrank dramatically to $X in 2022. In general, exports saw a precipitous shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 157%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Norway (X square meters), Denmark (X square meters) and Finland (X square meters) were the main destinations of 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 Sweden, with a combined 94% share of total exports. The United States, South Africa and Germany lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.2%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the United States (with a CAGR of +21.9%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Norway ($X), Denmark ($X) and the United States ($X) were 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 Sweden worldwide, with a combined 82% share of total exports.

Among the main countries of destination, the United States, with a CAGR of +32.0%, 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, standing approx. at the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a buoyant expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 145%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2021, and then reduced modestly in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($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 Poland (+43.8%), 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 Sweden

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 were finally on the rise to reach X square meters for the first time since 2014, thus ending a seven-year declining trend. Over the period under review, imports enjoyed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 when imports increased by 262% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 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 soared to $X in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated resilient growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +10.0% 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 +47.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 175% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X square meters), Germany (X square meters) and Poland (X square meters) were the main suppliers of 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 to Sweden, with a combined 87% share of total imports. The Czech Republic and Slovenia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 6%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Slovenia (with a CAGR of +48.9%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Belgium ($X) constituted the largest supplier of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground to Sweden, comprising 37% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with an 18% share of total imports. It was followed by Poland, with an 18% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Belgium totaled +22.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Germany (+4.5% per year) and Poland (+21.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, 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 amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by 26% against the previous year. In general, the import price recorded a perceptible expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average import price increased by 29%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Slovenia ($X per square meter), while the price for Germany ($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 Slovenia (+9.5%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform