SADC: Market for Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) 2024

Market Size for Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) in SADC

The SADC market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) fell to $X in 2023, waning by X% against the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell in the following year.

Production of Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) in SADC

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) shrank to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production recorded a mild slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production of attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass)

Exports in SADC

Exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) amounted to X square meters in 2023, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year's figure. Overall, exports, however, faced a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the maximum at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) declined to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a dramatic contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of attained the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

South Africa prevails in glass) structure, finishing at X square meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Tanzania (X square meters), achieving an X% share of total exports.

South Africa was also the fastest-growing in terms of the float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. Tanzania (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. While the share of South Africa (X p.p.) increased significantly in terms of the total exports from 2012-2023, the share of Tanzania (X p.p.) displayed negative dynamics.

In value terms, South Africa ($X) and Tanzania ($X) were the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023.

In terms of the main exporting countries, South Africa, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, over the period under review.

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in SADC amounted to $X per square meter, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price faced a abrupt shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X%. Over the period under review, the export prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Tanzania ($X per square meter), while South Africa amounted to $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Tanzania (X%).

Imports of Float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass)

Imports in SADC

In 2023, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) in SADC rose remarkably to X square meters, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, imports recorded buoyant growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) reduced dramatically to $X in 2023. Total imports indicated moderate growth 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, imports increased by X% against 2018 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then shrank rapidly in the following year.

Imports by Country

Tanzania represented the major importing country with an import of about X square meters, which recorded X% of total imports. It was distantly followed by South Africa (X square meters), achieving a X% share of total imports. The following importers - Angola (X square meters), Mozambique (X square meters) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X square meters) - each finished at a X% share of total imports.

Tanzania was also the fastest-growing in terms of the float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) imports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2023. At the same time, Mozambique (X%), South Africa (X%) and Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Angola (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2023, the share of Tanzania increased by X percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the largest float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) importing markets in SADC were Tanzania ($X), South Africa ($X) and Angola ($X), together accounting for X% of total imports. Democratic Republic of the Congo and Mozambique lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main importing countries, Mozambique, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 SADC stood at $X per square meter in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price showed a abrupt decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 an increase of X%. Over the period under review, import prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 Democratic Republic of the Congo ($X per square meter), while Tanzania ($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 Democratic Republic of the Congo (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform