MERCOSUR: Market for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass 2024

Market Size for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass totaled $X in 2022, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight expansion. The level of consumption peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Production of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in MERCOSUR

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value 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 most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production of reached 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

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, shipments abroad of float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after five years of decline. In general, exports recorded a notable increase. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass surged to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of export peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Brazil prevails in glass structure, finishing at X square meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2022. Colombia (X square meters) took a little share of total exports.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the float glass and surface ground or polished glass exports, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. Colombia experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. Brazil (X p.p.) significantly strengthened its position in terms of the total exports, while the shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest float glass and surface ground or polished glass supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Colombia ($X), with a X% share of total exports.

In Brazil, exports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in MERCOSUR stood at $X per square meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Colombia ($X per square meter), while Brazil totaled $X per square meter.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Colombia (X%).

Imports of Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass

Imports in MERCOSUR

Imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass declined to X square meters in 2022, waning by X% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, imports of float glass and surface ground or polished glass expanded rapidly to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Peru (X square meters), distantly followed by Colombia (X square meters), Ecuador (X square meters), Argentina (X square meters), Chile (X square meters), Brazil (X square meters) and Paraguay (X square meters) were the largest importers of float glass and surface ground or polished glass, together making up X% 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 Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest float glass and surface ground or polished glass importing markets in MERCOSUR were Peru ($X), Colombia ($X) and Ecuador ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Argentina, Chile, Brazil and Paraguay lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Paraguay, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per square meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Import price indicated buoyant 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 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the import price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs in 2022 and is likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, major importing countries recorded the following prices: in Peru ($X per square meter) and Paraguay ($X per square meter), while Chile ($X per square meter) and Brazil ($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 Peru (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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