EU: 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 the EU

The EU 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 soared to $X in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated a temperate expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, consumption increased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

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 the EU

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 skyrocketed to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a perceptible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value 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, production increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the production volume increased by X%. Over the period under review, production 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 level in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

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 the EU

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 notably to X square meters in 2023, with a decrease of X% on 2022. In general, exports showed a perceptible curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports of remained at a somewhat lower figure.

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 shrank to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2022, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X square meters) was the largest 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, mixing up X% of total exports. It was distantly followed by Poland (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters), Bulgaria (X square meters), France (X square meters), Italy (X square meters) and Spain (X square meters), together achieving a X% share of total exports. Romania (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Exports from Germany increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Bulgaria (X%) and Poland (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Bulgaria emerged as the fastest-growing exporter exported in the European Union, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2023. Spain experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Italy (X%), Belgium (X%), France (X%) and Romania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Germany, Poland and Bulgaria increased by X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

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

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany totaled X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (X% per year) and Poland (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the European Union amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2023 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Romania ($X per square meter), while Bulgaria ($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 Romania (X%), while the other leaders 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 in the EU

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in 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, when their volume decreased by X% to X square meters. Over the period under review, imports showed a slight descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat 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 contracted significantly to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a mild expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then fell dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

The Netherlands (X square meters), Poland (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters), France (X square meters), Austria (X square meters), Germany (X square meters), Spain (X square meters), Romania (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters), Portugal (X square meters), Luxembourg (X square meters) and Hungary (X square meters) represented roughly X% of total imports in 2023. Italy (X square meters) took a minor share of total imports.

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

In value terms, the Netherlands ($X), France ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total imports. Poland, Germany, Austria, Spain, Portugal, Romania, Luxembourg, Italy, Belgium and Hungary lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Luxembourg, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The import price in the European Union stood at $X per square meter in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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 Portugal ($X per square meter), while Belgium ($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 Luxembourg (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform