Drawn Glass And Blown Glass Market

The article discusses the projected growth of the global drawn glass and blown glass market from 2022 to 2030, with an expected increase in both volume and value terms. It provides detailed insights into consumption trends, production statistics, import and export data, and key market influencers. The top consuming and producing countries are highlighted, along with trends in per capita consumption and average prices. The analysis offers valuable information for industry stakeholders looking to understand the current market dynamics and plan for future growth opportunities.

Market Forecast

Driven by increasing demand for drawn glass and blown glass worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight years. Market performance is forecast to accelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +2.2% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 489M square meters by the end of 2030.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +4.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $18.8B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.

Consumption

World Consumption of Drawn Glass And Blown Glass

Global drawn glass and blown glass consumption shrank modestly to 410M square meters in 2022, which is down by -3.3% against 2021. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 544M square meters. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption remained at a somewhat lower figure.

The size of the market for drawn glass and blown glass worldwide declined to $13.7B in 2022, waning by -5.7% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, the total consumption indicated a noticeable expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +2.4% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption increased by +6.6% against 2020 indices. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $18.8B. From 2018 to 2022, the growth of the global market remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Consumption By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of consumption in 2022 were Japan (86M square meters), China (49M square meters) and the United States (36M square meters), together accounting for 42% of global consumption.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Japan (with a CAGR of +18.9%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest drawn glass and blown glass markets worldwide were Japan ($5.2B), Kyrgyzstan ($2.9B) and the United States ($790M), together accounting for 65% of the global market.

In terms of the main consuming countries, Japan, with a CAGR of +16.6%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to market size over the period under review, while market for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2022, the highest levels of drawn glass and blown glass per capita consumption was registered in Kyrgyzstan (2,377 square meters per 1000 persons), followed by Japan (693 square meters per 1000 persons), Vietnam (325 square meters per 1000 persons) and Germany (130 square meters per 1000 persons), while the world average per capita consumption of drawn glass and blown glass was estimated at 52 square meters per 1000 persons.

In Kyrgyzstan, drawn glass and blown glass per capita consumption declined by an average annual rate of -5.1% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining consuming countries recorded the following average annual rates of per capita consumption growth: Japan (+19.3% per year) and Vietnam (-5.9% per year).

Production

World Production of Drawn Glass And Blown Glass

Global drawn glass and blown glass production contracted to 416M square meters in 2022, declining by -4.2% against the previous year's figure. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of 31%. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 551M square meters. From 2018 to 2022, global production growth remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, drawn glass and blown glass production reached $12.1B in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw a pronounced slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 6.6% against the previous year. Global production peaked at $16.1B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Production By Country

The countries with the highest volumes of production in 2022 were Japan (97M square meters), China (55M square meters) and the United States (44M square meters), together accounting for 47% of global production. Vietnam, India, Kyrgyzstan, Russia, Germany, Turkey, Indonesia, France, Bangladesh and Pakistan lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 33%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Turkey (with a CAGR of +9.9%), while production for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports

World Imports of Drawn Glass And Blown Glass

In 2022, overseas purchases of drawn glass and blown glass increased by 12% to 28M square meters, rising for the second year in a row after seven years of decline. Over the period under review, imports, however, showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 22%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 76M square meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of global imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, drawn glass and blown glass imports reduced to $451M in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 13% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports attained the maximum at $2.3B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports By Country

The countries with the highest levels of drawn glass and blown glass imports in 2022 were Kuwait (3.7M square meters), Taiwan (Chinese) (3.3M square meters), India (2.8M square meters) and South Korea (2.5M square meters), together recording 44% of total import. The following importers - Japan (1,176K square meters), Ethiopia (990K square meters), the United States (959K square meters), the Dominican Republic (906K square meters), Rwanda (854K square meters), Ecuador (828K square meters), Egypt (693K square meters), China (623K square meters) and Spain (541K square meters) - together made up 27% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Kuwait (with a CAGR of +73.4%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest drawn glass and blown glass importing markets worldwide were South Korea ($108M), Taiwan (Chinese) ($104M) and the United States ($45M), with a combined 57% share of global imports. China, Kuwait, India, Egypt, Japan, the Dominican Republic, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Spain and Ecuador lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 23%.

Kuwait, with a CAGR of +59.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices By Country

In 2022, the average import price for drawn glass and blown glass amounted to $16 per square meter, with a decrease of -18.3% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a deep downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 an increase of 10% against the previous year. Global import price peaked at $38 per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($46 per square meter), while Ecuador ($1.1 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+9.2%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports

World Exports of Drawn Glass And Blown Glass

Global drawn glass and blown glass exports contracted modestly to 34M square meters in 2022, waning by -4.8% against 2021. In general, exports showed a abrupt downturn. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when exports increased by 28% against the previous year. The global exports peaked at 106M square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, drawn glass and blown glass exports shrank to $711M in 2022. Overall, exports faced a abrupt descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2.7%. The global exports peaked at $3.8B in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports By Country

Japan (11M square meters), the United States (8.7M square meters) and China (6.5M square meters) represented roughly 79% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Russia (2.3M square meters), comprising a 6.7% share of total exports. Saudi Arabia (934K square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Russia (with a CAGR of +32.9%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced a decline in the exports figures.

In value terms, Japan ($333M), the United States ($168M) and China ($68M) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2022, with a combined 80% share of global exports. Saudi Arabia and Russia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 2.7%.

Russia, with a CAGR of +22.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the exports figures.

Export Prices By Country

The average export price for drawn glass and blown glass stood at $21 per square meter in 2022, which is down by -2.5% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 when the average export price increased by 13% against the previous year. The global export price peaked at $36 per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Japan ($29 per square meter), while Russia ($2.7 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Saudi Arabia (+17.9%), while the other global leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform