United Arab Emirates: Market for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass 2025

Market Size for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, the market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass in the United Arab Emirates was finally on the rise to reach $X after three years of decline. Overall, consumption saw a remarkable increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Production of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in the United Arab Emirates

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass declined slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production of growth remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X square meters of float glass and surface ground or polished glass were exported from the United Arab Emirates; shrinking by X% on 2021. In general, exports continue to indicate a drastic downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports of failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass rose to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a slight setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Saudi Arabia (X square meters), Oman (X square meters) and Bolivia (X square meters) were the main destinations of exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass from the United Arab Emirates, together comprising X% of total exports. Kuwait, Bahrain, New Zealand, Australia, Qatar, India, Jordan, Morocco and South Africa lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, Saudi Arabia ($X), Oman ($X) and Kuwait ($X) were the largest markets for float glass and surface ground or polished glass exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Bahrain, New Zealand, Qatar, Australia, South Africa, Morocco, Bolivia, India and Jordan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Morocco, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average export price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass amounted to $X per square meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, export price indicated buoyant growth 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, export price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 South Africa ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Bolivia ($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 South Africa (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 the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, approx. X square meters of float glass and surface ground or polished glass were imported into the United Arab Emirates; with a decrease of X% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total imports indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value 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, imports decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of attained the maximum at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

China (X square meters), Saudi Arabia (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports. India, Germany, Switzerland, France, Iran, the United States and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Saudi Arabia ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be the largest float glass and surface ground or polished glass suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for X% of total imports. India, Switzerland, Germany, France, the United States, Iran and Indonesia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Iran, with a CAGR of X%, 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 or polished glass stood at $X per square meter in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the average import price increased by X%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Switzerland ($X per square meter) and Belgium ($X per square meter), while the price for Iran ($X per square meter) and Germany ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Iran (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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