Key Market Indicators
Ethiopia's glass industry is set to experience considerable growth between 2021 and 2026. Exports are expected to increase by 2.9% year on year, up from $314,420 in 2021 to $374,380 by 2026. This rate of growth has been consistent since 2003, when exports rose 7.8% year on year. In 2021, Ethiopia was ranked 117th in the world for glass exports, with Togo occupying the 116th spot. The top three exporters of glass were Germany, the United States and France. Imports of glass into Ethiopia are also expected to increase over the next five years, from $147,730,000 in 2021 to an estimated $172,140,000 by 2026. This represents a year on year average rate of growth of 2.6%. Since 2000, this demand has been steadily increasing by 11.9% each year. In 2021, Ethiopia was ranked 61st in the world for glass imports, with Belarus taking the 60th spot. The top three importers of glass were China, Germany and France.
