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Flat Glass Price in the United States - 2023

Flat Glass Price in the United States (FOB) - 2023

The average flat glass export price stood at $11.1 per square meter in February 2023, with an increase of 14% against the previous month. Over the period from September 2022 to February 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +4.1%. The growth pace was the most rapid in October 2022 an increase of 18% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in February 2023.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In February 2023, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($8.4 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Malaysia ($3.9 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From September 2022 to February 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Canada (-3.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Flat Glass Price in the United States (CIF) - 2022

In 2022, the average flat glass import price amounted to $17 per square meter, falling by -2.8% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 35%. Over the period under review, average import prices attained the maximum at $18 per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($401 per square meter), while the price for Belgium ($0.5 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+96.1%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Flat Glass Exports in the United States

In 2022, exports of flat glass from the United States expanded rapidly to 86M square meters, picking up by 7.6% on 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.5% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, flat glass exports skyrocketed to $857M in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a prominent increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.0% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +47.2% against 2020 indices. As a result, the exports reached the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Export of Flat Glass in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Canada	356	336	422	505	12.4%
Hong Kong SAR	117	137	99.8	126	2.5%
Mexico	50.4	38.3	73.2	79.1	16.2%
China	4.0	5.7	14.4	43.2	121.0%
Malaysia	12.8	9.3	0.4	26.2	27.0%
Japan	5.6	5.8	5.5	9.0	17.1%
Others	64.0	49.8	68.2	68.3	2.2%
Total	610	582	683	857	12.0%

Top Export Markets for Flat Glass from the United States in 2022:

Canada (181.3M square meters)
Hong Kong SAR (43.2M square meters)
Mexico (34.1M square meters)
China (13.5M square meters)
Malaysia (13.4M square meters)
Japan (4.7M square meters)

Flat Glass Imports in the United States

In 2022, the amount of flat glass imported into the United States shrank slightly to 15M square meters, with a decrease of -1.7% on the previous year. Over the period under review, imports saw a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at 16M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, flat glass imports declined to $260M in 2022. Overall, imports recorded a perceptible reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 23%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $277M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Import of Flat Glass in the United States (Million USD)
COUNTRY	2019	2020	2021	2022	CAGR, 2019-2022
Germany	58.1	54.9	65.3	81.9	12.1%
France	45.3	26.9	50.8	38.8	-5.0%
China	21.9	15.4	17.5	35.0	16.9%
Belgium	14.5	11.5	18.2	22.8	16.3%
Mexico	29.0	24.5	24.0	19.7	-12.1%
Japan	15.8	12.3	14.5	9.3	-16.2%
Malaysia	4.7	2.1	3.6	6.9	13.7%
Turkey	6.5	3.8	4.6	6.7	1.0%
Taiwan (Chinese)	8.5	4.5	4.5	3.4	-26.3%
Saudi Arabia	5.5	2.4	4.9	2.0	-28.6%
United Arab Emirates	3.9	4.9	0.5	N/A	-64.2%
Israel	12.5	6.3	3.9	N/A	-44.1%
Others	51.0	52.3	60.3	33.9	-12.7%
Total	277	222	273	260	-2.1%

Top Suppliers of Flat Glass to the United States in 2022:

Israel (undefinedM square meters)
Germany (73.0M square meters)
Belgium (49.6M square meters)
China (35.0M square meters)
Mexico (29.6M square meters)
France (13.8M square meters)
Malaysia (11.7M square meters)
Turkey (8.8M square meters)
Japan (6.0M square meters)
Saudi Arabia (2.6M square meters)
Taiwan (Chinese) (1.5M square meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the flat glass market in the U.S.. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 23111110 - Non-wired sheets, of cast or rolled glass, whether or not with absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
Prodcom 23111130 - Wired sheets or profiles, of cast or rolled glass, whether or not with absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
Prodcom 23111150 - Sheets, of drawn glass or blown glass, whether or not having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked
Prodcom 23111212 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, h aving a non-reflecting layer
Prodcom 23111214 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, h aving an absorbent or reflective layer, of a thickness . 3,5 mm
Prodcom 23111217 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, h aving an absorbent or reflecting layer, not otherwise worked, o f a thickness > 3,5 mm
Prodcom 23111230 - Non-wired sheets, of float, surface ground or polished glass, c oloured throughout the mass, opacified, flashed or merely surface ground
Prodcom 23111290 - Other sheets of float/ground/polished glass, n.e.c.

Country coverage:

United States

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Market trends, drivers and restraints
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15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
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23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023