United Kingdom: 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 the UK

The UK 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) rose remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by X% against the previous year. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Consumption of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

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 the UK

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) reached $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output 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 in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 when the production volume increased by X%. Production of peaked at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 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 from the UK

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 exported from the UK; growing by X% on the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, showed a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports remained at a 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) fell rapidly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, showed a deep contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the exports of hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Ireland (X square meters) was the main destination for 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) from the UK, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, 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) to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Argentina (X square meters), more than tenfold. Brazil (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Brazil (X% per year).

In value terms, Ireland ($X) remains the key foreign market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass, in sheets, having an absorbent, reflecting or non-reflecting layer, but not otherwise worked (excluding wired glass) exports from the UK, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Ireland totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Argentina (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average 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) stood at $X per square meter in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when the average export price increased by X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter, and then dropped sharply in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Brazil ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Argentina (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations 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 into the UK

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) into the UK fell remarkably to X square meters in 2022, with a decrease of X% compared with 2021. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a deep contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 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) amounted to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a abrupt curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Belgium (X square meters), China (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) were the main suppliers of 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) to the UK, with a combined X% share of total imports. France, Ireland, Latvia, Luxembourg, Taiwan (Chinese), the United States and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, China ($X), Germany ($X) and Belgium ($X) appeared to be 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) suppliers to the UK, together comprising X% of total imports. Latvia, France, the United States, Luxembourg, Ireland, Spain and Taiwan (Chinese) lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main suppliers, Latvia, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to 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 average import 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) amounted to $X per square meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the price for Ireland ($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 Israel (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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