The global landscape for the export of glass balls, except microspheres, is led by Germany and China, which together account for over 77% of exports by volume. In 2023, Germany's share grew, while China's slightly declined. Significant growth was observed in Poland and Malaysia, with Spain and Sweden posting moderate increases. In contrast, the Czech Republic, Russia, and several smaller exporters like Norway and Switzerland saw declines. Notably, Slovenia and Lithuania recorded exponential growth percentages, albeit from smaller base volumes.
Future trends include:
- Potential expansion in Asian markets, given Malaysia's significant rise in share.
- European dominance sustained, with Germany and Poland notably forwarding trends.
- Watch for geopolitical impacts on Russian exports and potential shifts in trade dynamics.
- Emerging contributions from Eastern European countries, like Slovenia jumping in share, signaling potential regional shifts.
Top countries in Export of Glass Balls Except Microspheres Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 41.88 | 2023 | +3.97% | +3.33% | View data |
| 2 | 2 China | 36.02 | 2023 | +1.59% | -0.27% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 7.73 | 2023 | +2.44% | +4.15% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 3.97 | 2023 | +7.09% | +47.59% | View data |
| 5 | 5 United Kingdom | 1.95 | 2023 | -8.1% | +9.12% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Czech Republic | 0.63 | 2023 | -16.88% | -14.78% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Portugal | 0.28 | 2023 | +1.1% | -1.19% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Brazil | 0.19 | 2023 | +4.92% | +0.67% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Sweden | 0.16 | 2023 | +3.07% | +4.51% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Russia | 0.16 | 2023 | -58.26% | -32.17% | View data |
