Overview of the Global Market for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Market Size for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

The global market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass reached $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. 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. Over the period under review, the global market hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Production of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production of hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Exports

In 2022, shipments abroad of float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. Overall, exports, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The global exports peaked at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a temperate increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The global exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Germany (X square meters), China (X square meters), Malaysia (X square meters), the United States (X square meters), Poland (X square meters), Russia (X square meters), France (X square meters) and Belgium (X square meters) was the main exporter of float glass and surface ground or polished glass in the world, committing X% of total export. Bulgaria (X square meters), Japan (X square meters), Italy (X square meters), Belarus (X square meters) and the Czech Republic (X square meters) held a little share of total exports.

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

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest float glass and surface ground or polished glass supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Germany ($X), with an X% share of global exports. It was followed by the United States, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in China totaled X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Germany (X% per year) and the United States (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, increasing by X% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a temperate expansion 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. The global export price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while Russia ($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 China (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Imports

Global imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass declined slightly to X square meters in 2022, approximately equating 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of attained the maximum at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass expanded remarkably to $X in 2022. The total import 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The countries with the highest levels of imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass in 2022 were China (X square meters), India (X square meters) and Canada (X square meters), together resulting at X% of total import. Poland (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters), France (X square meters), Spain (X square meters), Turkey (X square meters), Austria (X square meters), Germany (X square meters), South Korea (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters) and Malaysia (X square meters) took a relatively small share of total imports.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Canada ($X) and India ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of global imports.

India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global 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, growing by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average import price increased by X% against the previous year. Global import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Malaysia ($X per square meter), while India ($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 South Korea (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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