In 2024, Poland leads the European flat glass shaping and processing industry with 44.538 million hours worked, followed by Germany at 44.499 million hours. The United Kingdom, Italy, and Spain round out the top five. While Poland saw a significant 6.36% increase from the previous year, the United Kingdom and Hungary also posted noteworthy gains of 2.57% and 2.73% respectively. Conversely, Italy and the Czech Republic experienced declines, with Italy dropping by 5.46% and the Czech Republic by 10.54%. Notable growth was observed in Slovakia (11.09%), Croatia (9.7%), and Greece (9.32%). Over the last five years, the industry displayed varied annual growth rates across different countries.
Future trends to watch include technological advancements in flat glass processing, increased automation, and the potential impact of sustainability regulations across Europe. The sector could also be influenced by regional economic conditions and shifts in demand from key industries like construction and automotive.
Top countries in Flat Glass Shaping and Processing Hours Worked by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Hours | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Poland | 44,538,000 | 2023 | +5.03% | +6.36% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Germany | 44,499,000 | 2023 | -0.85% | +0.65% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 20,425,000 | 2023 | -0.18% | +2.57% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Italy | 14,053,000 | 2023 | -6.39% | -5.46% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Spain | 13,445,000 | 2023 | -3.13% | +0.49% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Romania | 7,058,700 | 2023 | +0.92% | +1.93% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 6,144,800 | 2023 | +6.02% | +2.73% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Czech Republic | 5,568,300 | 2023 | -12.14% | -10.54% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 4,628,400 | 2023 | -4.24% | -2.46% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Austria | 3,561,100 | 2023 | -1.63% | -1.12% | View data |
