Eastern Europe: Safety Glass Market 2024

Safety Glass Market Size in Eastern Europe

In 2023, the East European safety glass market decreased by X% to $X, falling for the second year in a row after six years of growth. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Safety Glass Production in Eastern Europe

In value terms, safety glass production contracted modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. The total production indicated a notable expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production increased by X% against 2015 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. The level of production peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Safety Glass Exports

Exports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, approx. X square meters of safety glass were exported in Eastern Europe; remaining constant against the previous year's figure. Total exports indicated a buoyant expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports decreased by X% against 2021 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X square meters in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, safety glass exports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2023 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Poland represented the main exporter of safety glass in Eastern Europe, with the volume of exports accounting for X square meters, which was near X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X square meters), Hungary (X square meters), Bulgaria (X square meters), Romania (X square meters) and Russia (X square meters), together committing a X% share of total exports. Belarus (X square meters) took a relatively small share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, 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 ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Hungary ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Romania, Bulgaria, Russia and Belarus lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Romania, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of exports, among the main exporting countries over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The export price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per square meter in 2023, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the Czech Republic ($X per square meter), while Belarus ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, 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.

Safety Glass Imports

Imports in Eastern Europe

In 2023, safety glass imports in Eastern Europe skyrocketed to X square meters, jumping by X% against 2022 figures. Total imports indicated a resilient expansion from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2015 indices. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, safety glass imports skyrocketed to $X in 2023. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, imports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Poland (X square meters), distantly followed by the Czech Republic (X square meters), Slovakia (X square meters), Hungary (X square meters), Romania (X square meters) and Russia (X square meters) represented the key importers of safety glass, together constituting X% of total imports. Lithuania (X square meters) held a minor share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Poland (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest safety glass importing markets in Eastern Europe were the Czech Republic ($X), Slovakia ($X) and Poland ($X), with a combined X% share of total imports. Hungary, Romania, Russia and Lithuania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main importing countries, Lithuania, 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

The import price in Eastern Europe stood at $X per square meter in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price showed a pronounced shrinkage. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per square meter), while Poland ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (X%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform