In 2023, Germany led the European production of shaped and processed flat glass at 21.18%, despite a slight decline of 1.28% from the previous year. Italy followed closely with 19.7%, also witnessing a decrease of 1.41%. Poland held 16.75% but remained relatively stable with a minor drop of 0.092%. France and Spain represented 9.82% and 7.84% respectively, with France seeing a moderate decline and Spain showing a slight increase. Remarkably, the United Kingdom experienced a significant growth of 14.66%, reaching 7.25%.
Future trends to monitor include:
- Continued growth potential in the United Kingdom due to promising year-on-year increases.
- Stable trajectory from countries like Poland and Spain, offering a balanced output.
- Potential risk in countries like Finland and Hungary, requiring strategic adjustments due to significant decline.
- Emerging opportunities in smaller markets such as Slovakia and Serbia showing strong year-on-year growth.
Top countries in Sold Production of Shaped and Processed Flat Glass Share by Country (Kilograms)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 21.18 | 2023 | -0.072% | -1.28% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Italy | 19.7 | 2023 | -5.24% | -1.41% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Poland | 16.75 | 2023 | -0.21% | -0.092% | View data |
| 4 | 4 France | 9.82 | 2023 | +4.28% | -0.51% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Czechia | 8.16 | 2023 | |||
| 6 | 6 Spain | 7.84 | 2023 | +4.01% | +0.2% | View data |
| 7 | 7 United Kingdom | 7.25 | 2023 | +2.77% | +14.66% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Belgium | 2.24 | 2023 | +4.72% | +0.31% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Estonia | 1.11 | 2023 | +7.79% | +1.49% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Finland | 1 | 2023 | +1.74% | -1.57% | View data |
