In 2023, Germany led the European import market for shaped and processed flat glass with a marginal positive trend, followed by Spain, showing a slight decline. Notably, Slovakia and Poland recorded significant positive growth, while the UK underperformed with notable declines. Other significant increases include Romania, Slovenia, and Lithuania. Conversely, countries like Italy, Sweden, Portugal, Greece, and Malta experienced downturns in imports.
Future trends to watch include the impact of economic recovery policies on glass demand, the push for sustainable and energy-efficient materials in construction, and geopolitical factors affecting trade relations. Technological advancements in glass processing and shifts towards renewable energy sources may also influence import patterns.
Top countries in Import of Shaped and Processed Flat Glass by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Units (Items) | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 32,223,000 | 2023 | +5.94% | +0.8% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Spain | 26,242,000 | 2023 | +7.29% | -1.39% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Slovakia | 15,280,000 | 2023 | +3.74% | +4.18% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9,474,600 | 2023 | +13.55% | +2.67% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Hungary | 8,916,700 | 2023 | +2.87% | +2.01% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 8,242,800 | 2023 | -2.06% | -5.21% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 7,257,700 | 2023 | +2.65% | +3.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czechia | 6,530,700 | 2023 | |||
| 9 | 9 Italy | 5,145,900 | 2023 | +1.85% | -1.79% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Belgium | 4,672,700 | 2023 | +5.16% | +0.59% | View data |
