Northern America: 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 Northern America

The North American 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) amounted to $X in 2022, remaining constant against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 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 Northern America

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) stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a 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 Northern America

In 2022, overseas shipments 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) increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after three years of decline. 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 in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

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) surged to $X in 2022. The total export value 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 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

In 2022, the United States (X square meters) was the largest exporter 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 Northern America, achieving X% of total export.

The United States was also the fastest-growing in terms of the 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, with a CAGR of X% from 2012 to 2022. The shares of the largest exporters remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains 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) supplier in Northern America.

In the United States, 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) expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Northern America stood at $X per square meter in 2022, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to X% per year.

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 Northern America

In 2022, purchases abroad 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) decreased by X% to X square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, imports, however, saw a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2021, and then reduced in the following year.

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) expanded rapidly 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 growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports of hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Canada prevails in glass) structure, finishing at X square meters, which was approx. X% of total imports in 2022. The United States (X square meters) held a little share of total imports.

Imports into Canada increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, the United States (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, the United States emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in Northern America, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. From 2012 to 2022, the share of the United States increased by X percentage points.

In value terms, Canada ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) in Northern America, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Canada amounted to X%.

Import Prices by Country

The import price in Northern America stood at $X per square meter in 2022, rising by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, import prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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

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

Source: IndexBox Platform

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