Updated Mar 23, 2023 12:18

Market for Float Glass And Surface Ground or Polished Glass in the Netherlands

Market Overview
The Dutch market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass surged to $ in , jumping by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption recorded a prominent expansion. Consumption of peaked in and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

In value terms, production of float glass and surface ground or polished glass rose modestly to $ in estimated in export price. In general, production showed a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2011 with an increase of % against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $. From 2012 to , production of growth remained at a lower figure.


Consumption
In , consumption of float glass and surface ground or polished glass increased by % to square meters, rising for the fourth year in a row after two years of decline. Overall, consumption posted buoyant growth. Over the period under review, consumption of attained the maximum volume in and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.

The value of the market for float glass and surface ground or polished glass in the Netherlands surged to $ in , picking up by % against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption saw a buoyant expansion. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in and is likely to see gradual growth in the near future.


Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for float glass and surface ground or polished glass in the Netherlands, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market volume to square meters by the end of .

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +% for the period from to , which is projected to bring the market value to $ (in nominal prices) by the end of .


Market Structure
Affected by an intensive growth in domestic production, which will gradually displace imported products from the market, the share of imports decreased from % in 2007 to % in . The Netherlands domestic supply is expected to continue its growth.


Trade Balance
The Netherlands remains a net importer of float glass and surface ground or polished glass; in physical and value terms, imports consistently exceeded exports from 2007 to . In , there was a significant trade deficit of square meters, which was equal to $. This tangible trade deficit reflects the fact that the market remains dependent on imports, which is likely to continue in the medium term.