Europe: Market for Glass in The Mass 2024

Market Size for Glass in The Mass in Europe

The Europe glass in the mass market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2023, after three years of decline. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Glass in The Mass in Europe

In value terms, glass in the mass production surged to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. As a result, production attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports of Glass in The Mass

Exports in Europe

In 2023, the amount of glass in the mass exported in Europe skyrocketed to X tons, increasing by X% on 2022 figures. The total export 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 throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, glass in the mass exports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, exports recorded a resilient increase. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2023, Belgium (X tons), Ireland (X tons), the UK (X tons), France (X tons) and Switzerland (X tons) represented the major exporter of glass in the mass in Europe, generating X% of total export. Sweden (X tons), the Netherlands (X tons), Germany (X tons), Slovenia (X tons), Romania (X tons), Poland (X tons), Denmark (X tons) and Hungary (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, the UK ($X) emerged as the largest glass in the mass supplier in Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belgium ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in the UK amounted to X%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belgium (X% per year) and Germany (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, increasing by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated resilient 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, glass in the mass export price increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the UK ($X per ton), while Ireland ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Glass in The Mass

Imports in Europe

In 2023, glass in the mass imports in Europe surged to X tons, growing by X% compared with 2022. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in the near future.

In value terms, glass in the mass imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated a remarkable increase 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 2018 indices. As a result, imports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

The purchases of the five major importers of glass in the mass, namely Germany, the Netherlands, Portugal, Italy and Belgium, represented more than half of total import. Austria (X tons) held the next position in the ranking, followed by the Czech Republic (X tons). All these countries together took approx. X% share of total imports. France (X tons), Spain (X tons), Croatia (X tons), Bulgaria (X tons), Slovakia (X tons) and Poland (X tons) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

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

Poland, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries 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 Europe stood at $X per ton in 2023, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the last eleven years, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Austria ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform