Africa: 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 Africa

The African 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 fell modestly to $X in 2023, leveling off at the previous year. In general, consumption continues to indicate a noticeable increase. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; afterwards, it flattened through to 2023.

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 Africa

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 stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, 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 in Africa

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 X% to X square meters in 2023. Total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground hit record highs at X square meters in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

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 dropped to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground attained the peak figure at $X in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Egypt (X square meters) was the major exporter 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, comprising X% of total exports. Algeria (X square meters) ranks second in terms of the total exports with a X% share, followed by South Africa (X%). Nigeria (X square meters) and Tanzania (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by South Africa, with an X% share.

In Egypt, 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 expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2023. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Algeria (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per square meter in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated tangible growth from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, 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 increased by X% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Egypt ($X per square meter), while Tanzania ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Egypt (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

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 in Africa

In 2023, 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 decreased by X% to X square meters for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2022, and then dropped in the following year.

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 contracted markedly to $X in 2023. Overall, imports, however, recorded a prominent expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Imports by Country

Morocco (X square meters) and Tanzania (X square meters) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Kenya (X square meters) held the next position in the ranking, followed by Djibouti (X square meters), Tunisia (X square meters) and Zimbabwe (X square meters). All these countries together held near X% share of total imports. Ethiopia (X square meters), Algeria (X square meters), Egypt (X square meters), Libya (X square meters), Mozambique (X square meters), Ghana (X square meters) and Uganda (X square meters) took a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Tanzania (with a CAGR of X%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Djibouti ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Kenya, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Morocco amounted to X%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Djibouti (X% per year) and Kenya (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per square meter, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2022, and then shrank in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per square meter), while Tanzania ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Ethiopia (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform