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EU - Glass Fiber Fabrics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Jul 1, 2022

Glass Fibre Fabric Exports in EU Reach Record $1.3B

IndexBox has just published a new report: 'EU - Glass Fiber Fabrics - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights'. Here is a summary of the report's key findings.

The EU glass fiber fabric market expanded notably to $1.5B in 2021, rising by 6.8% against the previous year. Germany, France and Italy constituted the countries with the highest levels of market value in 2021, with a combined 44% share of the total market. These countries were followed by Spain, Sweden, Poland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Austria, Romania, Portugal and Bulgaria, which together accounted for a further 41%. 

EU Glass Fiber Fabric Exports

After two years of decline, shipments abroad of glass fiber fabrics increased by 18% to 237K tons in 2021. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +4.5% over the period from 2011 to 2021. 

In value terms, exports soared to $1.3B in 2021. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the period from 2011 to 2021. 

Exports by Country

The Czech Republic was the main exporting country with an export of about 79K tons, which reached 33% of total volume. Germany (26K tons) took an 11% share of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by Belgium (10%), Latvia (8.5%), Hungary (7.7%) and Italy (4.6%). The following exporters - France (11K tons), Slovakia (9.2K tons), Austria (6.6K tons), Poland (6.4K tons), Spain (6K tons), Croatia (5.7K tons) and the Netherlands (4.2K tons) - together made up 21% of total supplies.

In value terms, the largest glass fiber fabrics supplying countries in the European Union were the Czech Republic ($266M), Germany ($244M) and Belgium ($141M), with a combined 51% share of total exports. These countries were followed by France, Italy, Latvia, Spain, Hungary, the Netherlands, Austria, Poland, Slovakia and Croatia, which together accounted for a further 44%.

Croatia, with a CAGR of +16.9%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the past decade. Shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2021, the export price in the European Union amounted to $5,420 per ton, surging by 5% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was France ($12,440 per ton), while Slovakia ($2,906 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+6.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

EU Glass Fiber Fabric Imports 

In 2021, approx. 274K tons of glass fiber fabrics were imported in the European Union; growing by 16% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% over the period from 2011 to 2021.

In value terms, imports surged to $1.2B in 2021. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.2% from 2011 to 2021.

Imports by Country

In 2021, Germany (56K tons), distantly followed by Italy (33K tons), Poland (31K tons), France (21K tons), Spain (21K tons), Hungary (15K tons), Romania (14K tons) and Austria (12K tons) represented the largest importers of glass fiber fabrics, together creating 74% of total volume. Slovakia (9.2K tons), the Netherlands (9.2K tons), Belgium (8K tons), the Czech Republic (6.9K tons) and Portugal (6.1K tons) occupied a little share of total imports.

In value terms, Germany ($282M) constitutes the largest market for imported glass fiber fabrics in the European Union, comprising 23% of total purchases. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Italy ($121M), with a 10% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.7% share.

From 2011 to 2021, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Germany totaled +1.1%. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+3.3% per year) and France (-0.7% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The import price in the European Union stood at $4,391 per ton in 2021, picking up by 10% against the previous year. Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was the Netherlands ($7,403 per ton), while Slovakia ($2,200 per ton) was amongst the lowest. From 2011 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Netherlands (+5.8%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the glass fibre fabrics market in the EU. 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 13204600 - Woven fabrics of glass fibre (including narrow fabrics, glass wool)

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Production in the EU, split by region and country
  • Trade (exports and imports) in the EU
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
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  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. 11. COUNTRY PROFILES

    The Largest Markets And Their Profiles

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    • Austria
    • Belgium
    • Bulgaria
    • Croatia
    • Cyprus
    • Czech Republic
    • Denmark
    • Estonia
    • Finland
    • France
    • Germany
    • Greece
    • Hungary
    • Ireland
    • Italy
    • Latvia
    • Lithuania
    • Luxembourg
    • Malta
    • Netherlands
    • Poland
    • Portugal
    • Romania
    • Slovakia
    • Slovenia
    • Spain
    • Sweden

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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