Africa: 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 Africa

The African 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) expanded sharply to $X in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption showed prominent growth. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

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 Africa

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) rose rapidly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production saw prominent growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of attained the maximum level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat 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 Africa

In 2022, the amount 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) exported in Africa reduced to X square meters, approximately mirroring the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, enjoyed strong growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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) reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed resilient growth. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

The biggest shipments were from Egypt (X square meters), South Africa (X square meters) and Nigeria (X square meters), together resulting at X% of total export. It was distantly followed by Rwanda (X square meters) and Algeria (X square meters), together creating a X% share of total exports.

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

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) supplying countries in Africa were Egypt ($X), Nigeria ($X) and Rwanda ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

In terms of the main exporting countries, Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Africa stood at $X per square meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated mild growth 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 or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) increased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2018 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Nigeria ($X per square meter), while South Africa ($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 Rwanda (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

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 Africa

In 2022, approx. X square meters 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) were imported in Africa; with a decrease of X% compared with 2021 figures. The total import 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 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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) dropped notably to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated perceptible 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, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Tunisia (X square meters), distantly followed by Kenya (X square meters), Algeria (X square meters), Tanzania (X square meters), South Africa (X square meters), Morocco (X square meters), Ethiopia (X square meters) and Egypt (X square meters) represented the major importers 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), together constituting X% of total imports. The following importers - Djibouti (X square meters), Rwanda (X square meters), Ghana (X square meters), Uganda (X square meters) and Cote d'Ivoire (X square meters) - together made up X% of total imports.

Imports into Tunisia increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Rwanda (X%), Cote d'Ivoire (X%), Uganda (X%), Ethiopia (X%), Tanzania (X%), Morocco (X%), Ghana (X%), South Africa (X%), Kenya (X%), Egypt (X%) and Djibouti (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, Rwanda emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Africa, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. By contrast, Algeria (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. Tunisia (X p.p.), Tanzania (X p.p.), Ethiopia (X p.p.), Rwanda (X p.p.), Morocco (X p.p.), South Africa (X p.p.), Uganda (X p.p.) and Cote d'Ivoire (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total imports, while Algeria saw its share reduced by X% from 2012 to 2022, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Tunisia ($X), Algeria ($X) and Tanzania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, together accounting for X% of total imports. Morocco, Ethiopia, Kenya, Egypt, South Africa, Djibouti, Rwanda, Ghana, Cote d'Ivoire and Uganda lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Rwanda, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main importing countries 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 Africa stood at $X per square meter in 2022, waning by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X%. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2021, and then fell in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Ghana ($X per square meter), while Tunisia ($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.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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