In 2023, Germany led the European production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass in sheets with a 32.93% share, followed closely by France at 30.71%. Spain and Poland contributed 11.61% and 11.5%, respectively. Italy exhibited significant growth with a 17.33% year-on-year increase, while France also experienced notable expansion at 10.36%. Romania showed the highest relative growth at 119.4%, signaling potential market changes. In contrast, the UK displayed a slight decline of 1.08%, and Estonia decreased by 6.07%. Over the past five years, various countries have experienced varying production increases, as reflected by their CAGRs.
Future trends to watch include Germany and France maintaining their dominance, with potential disruptions from rapidly growing markets like Romania. Emerging economies with large growth variables, such as Finland and Portugal, may contribute to changing dynamics. As environmental considerations increasingly influence production, sustainable practices and innovations could significantly impact future market shares across Europe.
Top countries in Sold Production of Float Glass and Surface Ground or Polished Glass in Sheets Share by Country (Square Meters)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 32.93 | 2023 | +1.95% | +0.17% | View data |
| 2 | 2 France | 30.71 | 2023 | +4.1% | +10.36% | View data |
| 3 | 3 Spain | 11.61 | 2023 | +2.15% | -0.45% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Poland | 11.5 | 2023 | +2.01% | +4.5% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 6.95 | 2023 | +2.78% | +17.33% | View data |
| 6 | 6 United Kingdom | 4.59 | 2023 | -1.88% | -1.08% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 3.15 | 2023 | +3.55% | +1.54% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 1.31 | 2023 | -5.76% | +119.4% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Greece | 0.13 | 2023 | +9.34% | +0.61% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Croatia | 0.026 | 2023 | +0.21% | +1.99% | View data |
