Laminated safety glass market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish laminated safety glass market contracted between 2018 and 2020, with its value declining from 456.8 million USD to 415.7 million USD. Production fell from 423.4 million USD to 357.4 million USD over the same period.

A strong recovery began in 2021, driving the market size to 491.2 million USD and production to 457.5 million USD. Growth continued into 2022, reaching 549.9 million USD for the market and 548.7 million USD for production. The market then stabilized at a high level, with the value reaching 577.0 million USD in 2024 despite a dip in production. Recent industry developments, such as the partnership between Eastman and Saint-Gobain to promote low-carbon laminated glass and Kuraray's launch of the Trosifol R3 interlayer, have introduced innovative, sustainable products that support ongoing demand in architectural and automotive applications.

Production laminated safety glass in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's laminated safety glass production declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, output was valued at 395.1 million US dollars, but by 2020 it had fallen to 357.4 million US dollars, marking a modest 9.5% decrease. The peak production value occurred in 2018 at 423.4 million US dollars, which represented a significant 16.5% increase from the previous year.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Exports laminated safety glass from Spain

Exports in kind, t

After two years of growth, Spain's exports of laminated safety glass declined. In 2019, exports reached 60 783 tonnes, but in 2020 they dropped to 49 728 tonnes, showing a strong 18.2% decrease. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports fell by 5.9%, with an average annual decline of 2.0%. The largest increase was recorded in 2019 at 14.7%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, France, and Germany were the core destinations for Spain's laminated safety glass exports by volume. Portugal accounted for 43.0% of exports, France for 25.4%, and Germany for 10.8%, together making up 79.2% of total export flows.

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

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

Exports in value, M $ US

Spain's laminated safety glass exports declined for the second consecutive year. In 2019, exports were valued at 137.9 million US dollars, but in 2020 they fell to 109.6 million US dollars, a robust 20.5% drop. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 16%, equating to an annualized decline of 5.6%. The peak export value was in 2018 at 141.7 million US dollars, which saw an 8.6% increase from the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France, Portugal, and Germany were the main destinations for Spain's laminated safety glass exports by value. France accounted for 25.3% of exports, Portugal for 22.7%, and Germany for 21.1%, together absorbing 69.1% of total export value.

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

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

Imports laminated safety glass to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After two years of gains, Spain's imports of laminated safety glass declined. In 2019, imports totalled 67 002 tonnes, but in 2020 they decreased to 59 800 tonnes, a solid 10.7% year-on-year contraction. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 41%, with an average annual growth rate of 12.1%. The largest increase was in 2019 at 29.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, t

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's laminated safety glass imports came from a diverse set of markets. Italy accounted for 17.4% of imports by volume, China for 13.9%, and Morocco for 13.4%, together making up 44.7% of total imports. The remaining 55.3% was distributed among many smaller destinations.

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

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

Imports in value, M $ US

Spain's laminated safety glass imports declined for the second year in a row. In 2019, imports were valued at 171.4 million US dollars, but in 2020 they fell to 167.8 million US dollars, a small 2.1% contraction. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports increased by 11.9%, with an average annual growth rate of 3.8%. The peak import value was in 2018 at 175.1 million US dollars, which saw a 16.7% increase from the previous year, while the largest decline was in 2019 at 2.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's laminated safety glass import structure by value was fragmented. Morocco accounted for 15.6% of imports, Italy for 11.9%, and Poland for 11.0%, together making up 38.6% of total flows, with no single country holding a dominant share.

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

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