Key Market Indicators
Japan's glass exports are expected to reach nearly $2.7 billion by 2026, down 2% from 2021's $3.0 billion. Since 1993, exports have decreased by 0.4% year on year. Japan came in fifth place in 2021, with France surpassing it to take the top spot. Germany, the United States, and France were second, third, and fourth respectively. Meanwhile, glass imports to Japan are forecast to hit nearly $2.5 billion by 2026, growing 0.6% annually on average. Since 1993, the country's imports have increased by 0.7% year on year. Japan was seventh in 2021, with the United Kingdom taking the lead at $2.4 billion. China, Germany, and France took second, third, and fourth place respectively.
