EU: Safety Glass Market 2024

Safety Glass Market Size in the EU

In 2023, after two years of growth, there was decline in the EU safety glass market, when its value decreased by X% to $X. The market value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2023; however, the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the market value increased by X%. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2022, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Safety Glass Production in the EU

In value terms, safety glass production reduced to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Safety Glass Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2023, the amount of safety glass exported in the European Union reduced to X square meters, shrinking by X% against the previous year's figure. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2022 to 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, safety glass exports rose rapidly to $X in 2023. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of X% from 2012 to 2023; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2023 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Exports by Country

Germany (X square meters) and Poland (X square meters) represented roughly X% of total exports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Belgium (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters), Italy (X square meters), France (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters) and Spain (X square meters), together achieving a X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Germany ($X), Poland ($X) and Belgium ($X) constituted the countries with the highest levels of exports in 2023, with a combined X% share of total exports. Italy, the Czech Republic, France, the Netherlands and Spain lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

The Netherlands, with a CAGR of X%, saw 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 the European Union stood at $X per square meter in 2023, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, continues to indicate 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 stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the Netherlands ($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 the Netherlands (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Safety Glass Imports

Imports in the EU

For the fourth consecutive year, the European Union recorded growth in supplies from abroad of safety glass, which increased by X% to X square meters in 2023. Total imports indicated a temperate increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, imports increased by X% against 2014 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of X%. The volume of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In value terms, safety glass imports rose rapidly 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 relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X%. The level of import peaked in 2023 and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Germany (X square meters), followed by Belgium (X square meters), France (X square meters), Poland (X square meters), the Netherlands (X square meters), Italy (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters) and Spain (X square meters) represented the main importers of safety glass, together committing X% of total imports. Slovakia (X square meters), Hungary (X square meters), Romania (X square meters), Sweden (X square meters) and Denmark (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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, Germany ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported safety glass in the European Union, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by France ($X), with an X% share of total imports. It was followed by Belgium, with an X% share.

In Germany, safety glass imports remained relatively stable over the period from 2012-2023. The remaining importing countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: France (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the import price increased by X%. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Sweden ($X per square meter), while Poland ($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 Italy (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform