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

Market Size for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in the UK

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in the UK market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value 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. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in the UK

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass amounted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production of hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Exports from the UK

In 2022, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass from the UK skyrocketed to X square meters, rising by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, recorded a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure 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 or polished glass contracted modestly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a deep downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The exports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X square meters) was the main destination for exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass from the UK, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Luxembourg (X square meters), sevenfold. The third position in this ranking was held by France (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (X% per year) and France (X% per year).

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

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Luxembourg (X% per year) and France (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, declining by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated pronounced 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. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter, and then shrank notably in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Norway ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to France ($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 Norway (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 UK

In 2022, the amount of float glass and surface ground or polished glass imported into the UK dropped sharply to X square meters, which is down by X% against the previous year's figure. Overall, imports showed a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters, and then contracted notably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass shrank remarkably to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a noticeable shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X square meters), China (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) were the main suppliers of imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass to the UK, together comprising X% of total imports. France, Turkey, Ireland, Spain, Luxembourg and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the largest float glass and surface ground or polished glass suppliers to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Spain, Turkey, the United States, Ireland and Luxembourg lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Ireland, with a CAGR of X%, 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 or polished glass amounted to $X per square meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a mild decrease. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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