In 2023, Germany led European float and surface ground or polished glass sheet exports with 123.11 million square meters, although exhibiting a -5.82% year-on-year decrease. France and Belgium followed with exports of 50.114 and 39.478 million square meters, respectively, both seeing slight declines. Italy showed positive growth with a 1.78% increase. Notably, the Netherlands experienced significant growth with a 20.6% increase. The overall market witnessed mixed trends, with Eastern European countries like Poland and Bulgaria showing positive year-on-year variations. Smaller markets like Cyprus remained stable, while Denmark saw a noteworthy decline of 20.01%.
Future trends to watch include potential growth in Eastern Europe due to increasing manufacturing capacities. Sustainability and innovative glass technologies may drive demand, while geopolitical factors could influence trade regulations. Monitoring these aspects will be crucial for understanding market dynamics in the coming years.
Top countries in Export of Float Glass and Surface Ground or Polished Glass in Sheets by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Square Meters | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 123,110,000 | 2023 | +3.86% | -5.82% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 50,114,000 | 2023 | +0.35% | -1.53% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Belgium | 39,478,000 | 2023 | -2.34% | -4.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Czechia | 35,165,000 | 2023 | |||
| 5 | 5 Italy | 31,251,000 | 2023 | +2.63% | +1.78% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Bulgaria | 25,087,000 | 2023 | +2.47% | +1.42% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 19,621,000 | 2023 | -1.47% | +2.42% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Spain | 17,139,000 | 2023 | +8.67% | +3.87% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Luxembourg | 16,279,000 | 2023 | +6.8% | -1.63% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Netherlands | 13,944,000 | 2023 | +2.09% | +20.6% | View data |
