The forecasted import volumes of multiple-walled insulating units of glass to the UK show a consistent upward trend from 2024 through 2028, beginning at 27.409 million kilograms in 2024 and reaching 31.906 million kilograms by 2028. Assuming the volume in 2023 stood at 26.5 million kilograms, the year-on-year growth rate for the years 2024 and 2025 are approximately 3.4% and 4.2% respectively. Over the five-year period, the Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) indicates an average annual growth of about 3.8%.
Future trends to watch for include developments in construction and energy efficiency regulations which may drive import variations, as well as global supply chain adjustments that could affect availability and costs of imports.
