Overview of the Global Market for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Market Size for Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

The global market for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground was estimated at $X in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated a tangible 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, consumption decreased by X% against 2020 indices. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Production of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground rose slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced 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, production decreased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global production of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground reached the peak level at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Exports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Exports

In 2022, global exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground reduced to X square meters, declining by X% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports saw a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X%. Over the period under review, the global exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground soared to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a temperate 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

China (X square meters), Malaysia (X square meters) and Germany (X square meters) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Japan (X square meters), achieving a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - France (X square meters), Poland (X square meters), Belarus (X square meters), South Korea (X square meters), Belgium (X square meters), the United States (X square meters), Bulgaria (X square meters), Taiwan (Chinese) (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) - together made up X% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main exporting countries, was attained by Malaysia (with a CAGR of X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, China ($X) remains the largest float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground supplier worldwide, comprising X% of global exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Germany ($X), with a X% share of global exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with a X% share.

In China, exports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Germany (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average export price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by X% against the previous year. Overall, export price indicated a buoyant expansion 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 glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground 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 China ($X per square meter), while Belarus ($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 China (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Imports of Float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground

Imports

Global imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground reduced to X square meters in 2022, declining by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, global imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground reached the maximum 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 glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground rose rapidly to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters), distantly followed by South Korea (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters), Spain (X square meters), Canada (X square meters), India (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters), Austria (X square meters), Turkey (X square meters), Luxembourg (X square meters), France (X square meters), Poland (X square meters) and Ukraine (X square meters) were the main importers of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground, together constituting X% of total imports. South Korea (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters), Spain (X square meters), Canada (X square meters), India (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters), Austria (X square meters), Turkey (X square meters), Luxembourg (X square meters), France (X square meters), Poland (X square meters) and Ukraine (X square meters) held a minor share of total imports.

Imports into China increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, India (X%), Luxembourg (X%), Spain (X%), Austria (X%), Poland (X%), the Czech Republic (X%) and Turkey (X%) displayed positive paces of growth. Moreover, India emerged as the fastest-growing importer imported in the world, with a CAGR of X% from 2012-2022. The Netherlands experienced a relatively flat trend pattern. By contrast, Canada (X%), South Korea (X%), Ukraine (X%) and France (X%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of China, India, Spain and Luxembourg increased by X, X, X and X percentage points, respectively. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, China ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground worldwide, comprising X% of global imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by South Korea ($X), with a X% share of global imports. It was followed by Canada, with a X% share.

In China, imports of float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground expanded at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012-2022. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: South Korea (X% per year) and Canada (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average import price for float glass and surface ground glass, in sheets, non-wired, other than coloured throughout the mass (body tinted), opacified, flashed or merely surface ground stood at $X per square meter in 2022, growing 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.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($X per square meter), while Luxembourg ($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 Ukraine (X%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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