The European sold production of glass in sheets presents a diverse landscape among countries. Germany leads by a significant margin with 274.34 million kilograms in 2024, followed by Italy and France. From 2023 to 2024, Italy showed a notable 8% growth, while Germany had a marginal increase. France saw a slight decline, whereas Poland and the United Kingdom experienced substantial contractions. Sweden had the most pronounced drop at -11.2%. Conversely, Romania displayed remarkable growth at 28.77% year-on-year. Smaller markets like Lithuania and Estonia evidenced moderate growth, while Austria and Ireland showed minor increases.
Future trends to monitor include technological advancements enhancing production efficiency and sustainability, increasing demand for energy-efficient glass, and geopolitical influences on trade policies. As larger markets oscillate between slight gains and losses, emerging markets could demonstrate accelerated growth, driven by modernization and optimism surrounding construction and renewable energy sectors.
Top countries in Sold Production of Glass in Sheets by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 274,340,000 | 2023 | +2.72% | +0.71% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 159,750,000 | 2023 | +4.02% | +8% | View data |
| 3 | 3 France | 75,490,000 | 2023 | +6.71% | -0.028% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 58,847,000 | 2023 | -7.78% | -4.98% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czechia | 36,255,000 | 2023 | |||
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 32,991,000 | 2023 | +0.42% | -3.68% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Spain | 25,939,000 | 2023 | +0.037% | +2.28% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Sweden | 18,506,000 | 2023 | +10.74% | -11.2% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Bulgaria | 8,388,500 | 2023 | +4.63% | +1.98% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Portugal | 7,018,700 | 2023 | -0.12% | +1.71% | View data |
