Germany, leading the market with 19.61%, experienced a slight decline of 2.06% in 2023. Poland showed stable growth at 1.78%, while the UK surged by 7.06%. Spain and Hungary demonstrated strong growth at 9.33% and 8.57%, respectively. Romania showed the most significant increase at 22.38%. Conversely, Belgium and Greece faced substantial declines of 56.01% and 58.86%, respectively.
Future trends to monitor include sustainable glass production, increasing demand in automotive and construction industries, and technological innovations in glass processing. Potential growth might continue in Eastern European countries due to lower production costs and emerging market opportunities.
Top countries in Sold Production of Shaped and Processed Flat Glass Share by Country (Square Meters)
| # | 10 Countries | Percent | Last Year | YoY | 5-years CAGR | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 Germany | 19.61 | 2023 | +1.49% | -2.06% | View data |
| 2 | 2 Poland | 12.83 | 2023 | +1.68% | +1.78% | View data |
| 3 | 3 United Kingdom | 11.67 | 2023 | +1.41% | +7.06% | View data |
| 4 | 4 Spain | 11.4 | 2023 | +9.59% | +9.33% | View data |
| 5 | 5 Italy | 10.28 | 2023 | -0.18% | -1.23% | View data |
| 6 | 6 France | 10.25 | 2023 | +4.71% | +3.32% | View data |
| 7 | 7 Hungary | 8.99 | 2023 | +4.03% | +8.57% | View data |
| 8 | 8 Romania | 3.26 | 2023 | +5.05% | +22.38% | View data |
| 9 | 9 Portugal | 1.7 | 2023 | +3.47% | +0.65% | View data |
| 10 | 10 Bulgaria | 1.31 | 2023 | +4.57% | +3.7% | View data |
