Ukraine: 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 Ukraine

The Ukrainian 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 contracted notably to $X in 2022, waning by -31% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +5.6% 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 +2.7% against 2020 indices. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2021, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

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 Ukraine

After two years of growth, shipments 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 decreased by -84.3% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, exports saw a sharp decrease. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of 71,950% 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 contracted markedly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a precipitous shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 498,050% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

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 Ukraine, with a 90% 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), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Poland stood at +59.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and Moldova (-55.3% per year).

In value terms, Poland ($X) remains the key foreign market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground exports from Ukraine, comprising 97% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Netherlands ($X), with a 1.9% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Poland amounted to +92.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Netherlands (0.0% per year) and Moldova (-54.8% per year).

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 87% against the previous year. In general, the export price showed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2015 an increase of 591%. The export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Poland ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the Netherlands ($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 (+21.1%), 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 Ukraine

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 imported into Ukraine; falling by -46.8% on the previous year. In general, imports showed a drastic downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when imports increased by 28%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, imports remained at a 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 plummeted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports increased by +45.0% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 88%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Poland (X square meters), Bulgaria (X square meters) and Azerbaijan (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 Ukraine, together comprising 69% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Azerbaijan (with a CAGR of +146.9%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

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 Ukraine were Poland ($X), Bulgaria ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X), together accounting for 72% of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of +202.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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, increasing by 45% against the previous year. Overall, the import price continues to indicate buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 75% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per square meter), while the price for Belarus ($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 Azerbaijan (+22.6%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform