Africa: Market for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground 2024

Market Size for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Africa

The African market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground expanded modestly to $X in 2022, increasing by X% against the previous year. The total consumption indicated temperate growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Africa

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground dropped slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production enjoyed notable growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Exports in Africa

In 2022, the amount of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground exported in Africa dropped to X square meters, stabilizing at 2021 figures. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground surged to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate a prominent increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Egypt was the largest exporter of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Africa, with the volume of exports accounting for X square meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Algeria (X square meters) held a X% share (based on physical terms) of total exports, which put it in second place, followed by South Africa (X%).

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Egypt (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Egypt ($X) remains the largest float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground supplier in Africa, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Algeria ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value in Egypt stood at X%. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Algeria (X% per year) and South Africa (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a pronounced increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, the export price reached 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 Egypt ($X per square meter), while South Africa ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

Imports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Imports in Africa

Imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground skyrocketed to X square meters in 2022, picking up by X% compared with the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground reached the peak figure in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground soared to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a strong increase from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Morocco (X square meters), distantly followed by Tunisia (X square meters), Djibouti (X square meters), Tanzania (X square meters), Kenya (X square meters), Ethiopia (X square meters) and Zimbabwe (X square meters) represented the major importers of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground, together comprising X% of total imports. Ghana (X square meters), Mozambique (X square meters), Algeria (X square meters), Burundi (X square meters) and South Africa (X square meters) held a little share of total imports.

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

In value terms, Morocco ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground in Africa, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Tunisia ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Ethiopia, with a X% share.

In Morocco, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Tunisia (X% per year) and Ethiopia (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Africa amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ethiopia ($X per square meter), while Burundi ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

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

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