In 2023, France led the glass fibres production in Europe with 401.22 million kilograms, marking a 5.97% increase over the previous year. The United Kingdom followed with 328.96 million kilograms, a slight increase of 0.83%. Germany experienced a moderate growth of 4.29% to reach 255.71 million kilograms. Belgium maintained its production level at 219.92 million kilograms, showing no change from the previous year. Italy and Norway showed significant growth at 12.05% and 12.01%, respectively. Poland saw a slight decline at -0.61%, and Finland had marginal growth of 1.42%. Denmark and Lithuania experienced small declines of -0.6% and -0.42%. Romania had an increase of 4.89%, and Slovakia showed a notable rise of 11.19%. Hungary, Spain, and Sweden showed mixed results with Hungary and Spain experiencing declines of -20.42% and -7.08% while Sweden remained stable. Croatia, Portugal, and Estonia had minor production levels with varied changes.
For future trends, watch for technological advancements that could boost production efficiencies, as well as policy changes related to environmental sustainability. Market consolidation and strategic partnerships in the industry might also impact production levels across different countries. Demand fluctuations in sectors relying on glass fibres such as automotive, aerospace, and construction will be crucial to watch.
Top countries in Sold Production of Glass Fibres by Country
| # | 10 Countries | Kilograms | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 France | 401,220,000 | 2023 | +4% | +5.97% | View data |
| 2 | 2 United Kingdom | 328,960,000 | 2023 | +1.63% | +0.83% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Germany | 255,710,000 | 2023 | +1.06% | +4.29% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Belgium | 219,920,000 | 2023 | +11.04% | View data | |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 177,140,000 | 2023 | +16.07% | +12.05% | View data |
| 6 | 6 Norway | 98,099,000 | 2023 | +28.71% | +12.01% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Poland | 85,993,000 | 2023 | +0.69% | -0.61% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Finland | 77,216,000 | 2023 | +3.16% | +1.42% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Denmark | 26,885,000 | 2023 | +13.95% | -0.6% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Lithuania | 16,096,000 | 2023 | +4.24% | -0.42% | View data |
