Drawn and blown glass sheets market in Germany

Earlier Report Observations

The market for drawn and blown glass sheets in Germany expanded significantly from USD 9.1 million in 2018 to USD 35.3 million in 2020. This growth coincided with the introduction of the BF-Richtlinie 022/2018, a glazing directive that set specific requirements for flat glass products and their processing, likely supporting production standards and market activity. The directive was further amended in February 2020, ensuring ongoing regulatory alignment.

Market size continued to rise, reaching USD 55.2 million in 2023 and USD 63.5 million in 2024. This increase was driven in part by substantial price hikes for glass products, which jumped 26.9% in January 2023 compared to the previous year due to higher raw material and energy costs. Additionally, the German glass industry reported a revenue record of EUR 12.7 billion in 2022, reflecting strong demand for sustainable glass products and innovations in technical glassware, which benefited the drawn and blown glass segment.

Production drawn and blown glass sheets in Germany

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Germany's production of drawn and blown glass sheets has grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, output reached 69 161 thousand US dollars, marking a 22.8% increase compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, production surged by 401.3%, with an average annual growth rate of 71.1%.

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Annual dynamics of production in Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

Exports drawn and blown glass sheets from Germany

Exports in kind, K m²

After two years of decline, Germany's exports of drawn and blown glass sheets have rebounded. In 2020, export volume hit 1 127 thousand square meters, up 1.1% from 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 27.9%, which translates to an average annual decrease of 10.3%. The lowest volume was recorded in 2019 at 1 115 thousand square meters, while the sharpest drop occurred in 2018 with an 18.9% decline.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, Japan, China, and the United States were the top buyers of Germany's drawn and blown glass sheets by volume. Japan accounted for 24.4% of exports, China for 19.0%, and the United States for 12.8%. Together, these three countries made up 56.2% of Germany's total exports in this category.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Exports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year downturn, Germany's exports of drawn and blown glass sheets in value terms have increased. In 2020, exports totaled 36 596 thousand US dollars, an 11.1% rise year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports decreased by 7.7%, with an average annual decline of 2.6%. The lowest value was in 2019 at 32 947 thousand US dollars, which also saw the largest drop of 10.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, China, Malaysia, and Japan were the leading destinations for Germany's drawn and blown glass sheets by value. China represented 27.7% of exports, Malaysia 13.5%, and Japan 12.2%. Combined, these three countries accounted for 53.4% of Germany's total export value in this sector.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's exports from Germany in value, 2017-2020

Imports drawn and blown glass sheets to Germany

Imports in kind, K m²

The import market for drawn and blown glass sheets in Germany showed an unstable trend over this period. Imports peaked in 2019 at 766 thousand square meters and fell to their lowest in 2020 at 232 thousand square meters, a 3.3-fold difference. In 2020, imports dropped sharply by 69.7% compared to the previous year. The largest increase was recorded in 2019, with a 128.7% surge.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020, K m²

From 2017 to 2020, the Netherlands, Italy, and Luxembourg consistently led as the main sources of Germany's imports of drawn and blown glass sheets by volume. The Netherlands contributed 26.4% of imports, Italy 22.8%, and Luxembourg 20.2%. Together, these three countries represented 69.4% of total import volume.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in kind, 2017-2020

Imports in value, K $ US

Germany's import market for drawn and blown glass sheets in value terms experienced noticeable fluctuations. Imports reached a high of 5 454 thousand US dollars in 2019 and dropped to a low of 2 697 thousand US dollars in 2020, a two-fold decrease. In 2020, imports fell by 50.6% year-over-year. The largest increase was in 2019, with a 79.2% rise.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Between 2017 and 2020, Germany's import structure for drawn and blown glass sheets in value terms was relatively dispersed. The Netherlands accounted for 17.7% of imports, Italy for 15.8%, and the United Kingdom for 14.8%. Together, these three countries made up 48.3% of total imports, with no single partner emerging as clearly dominant.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

World map of product's imports to Germany in value, 2017-2020