Eastern Europe: Market for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass 2024

Market Size for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in Eastern Europe

In 2022, the East European market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass was finally on the rise to reach $X after two years of decline. The total consumption indicated mild 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. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2019; afterwards, it flattened through to 2022.

Production of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in Eastern Europe

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a pronounced expansion 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, production increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

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Exports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of float glass and surface ground or polished glass, when their volume decreased by X% to X square meters. The total export 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 throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2021, and then reduced sharply in the following year.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass reached $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X square meters), distantly followed by Belarus (X square meters), Russia (X square meters), Bulgaria (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters), Romania (X square meters) and Hungary (X square meters) represented the largest exporters of float glass and surface ground or polished glass, together creating X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Belarus (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X) emerged as the largest float glass and surface ground or polished glass supplier in Eastern Europe, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Russia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Bulgaria, with a X% share.

In Poland, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Russia (X% per year) and Bulgaria (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Export price indicated a buoyant 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 or polished glass 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 Hungary ($X per square meter), while Belarus ($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 Bulgaria (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2022, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass in Eastern Europe declined significantly to X square meters, reducing by X% against the year before. Overall, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. Total imports indicated a measured expansion 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The level of import peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Poland (X square meters), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X square meters), Romania (X square meters), Ukraine (X square meters), Hungary (X square meters), Lithuania (X square meters), Bulgaria (X square meters) and Slovakia (X square meters) were the largest importers of float glass and surface ground or polished glass, together generating X% 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 Hungary (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Romania ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2022, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main importing countries, Romania, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in Eastern Europe amounted to $X per square meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated moderate 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, import price for float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% against 2020 indices. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Lithuania ($X per square meter) and Hungary ($X per square meter), while Poland ($X per square meter) and Romania ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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