Austria: Glass Fabric Market Overview 2020

Glass Fabric Market Size in Austria

The revenue of the glass fabric market in Austria amounted to $X in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Overall, glass fabric consumption continues to indicate an abrupt drop. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the glass fabric market reached its peak figure level at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Glass Fabric Production in Austria

In value terms, glass fabric production totaled $X in 2018 estimated in export prices. Over the period under review, glass fabric production continues to indicate a deep contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2010 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, glass fabric production attained its maximum level at $X in 2007; however, from 2008 to 2018, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Glass Fabric Exports

Exports from Austria

In 2018, approx. X tonnes of woven fabrics (including narrow fabrics) of glass fibers were exported from Austria; falling by -X% against the previous year. Overall, glass fabric exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2008 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, glass fabric exports attained their maximum at X tonnes in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2018, exports failed to regain their momentum.

In value terms, glass fabric exports amounted to $X in 2018. In general, glass fabric exports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of X% against the previous year. In that year, glass fabric exports reached their peak of $X. From 2012 to 2018, the growth of glass fabric exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Denmark (X tonnes), France (X tonnes) and Germany (X tonnes) were the main destinations of glass fabric exports from Austria, together accounting for X% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of exports, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by the Czech Republic, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for glass fabric exported from Austria were Germany ($X), France ($X) and Bulgaria ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports.

Bulgaria recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to exports, among the main countries of destination over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2018, the average glass fabric export price amounted to $X per tonne, going up by X% against the previous year. In general, the glass fabric export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when the average export price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average export prices for woven fabrics (including narrow fabrics) of glass fibers reached their peak figure in 2018 and is expected to retain its growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2018, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per tonne), while the average price for exports to Denmark ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Bulgaria, while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Glass Fabric Imports

Imports into Austria

Glass fabric imports into Austria stood at X tonnes in 2018, reducing by -X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, glass fabric imports continue to indicate a perceptible slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, glass fabric imports reached their peak figure at X tonnes in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, glass fabric imports amounted to $X in 2018. Over the period under review, glass fabric imports continue to indicate a measured reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, glass fabric imports reached their maximum at $X in 2008; however, from 2009 to 2018, imports failed to regain their momentum.

Imports by Country

The Czech Republic (X tonnes), Germany (X tonnes) and Tunisia (X tonnes) were the main suppliers of glass fabric imports to Austria, with a combined X% share of total imports.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of imports, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Tunisia, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, France ($X), Germany ($X) and the Czech Republic ($X) appeared to be the largest glass fabric suppliers to Austria, together accounting for X% of total imports. Tunisia, Taiwan, Chinese, Italy, China, Hungary and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X the main suppliers, Taiwan, Chinese experienced the highest growth rate of imports, over the last eleven-year period, while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2018, the average glass fabric import price amounted to $X per tonne, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the glass fabric import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by X% year-to-year. Over the period under review, the average import prices for woven fabrics (including narrow fabrics) of glass fibers reached their maximum at $X per tonne in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2018, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin; the country with the highest price was France ($X per tonne), while the price for the Czech Republic ($X per tonne) was amongst the lowest.

From 2007 to 2018, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France, while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox AI Platform