Toughened safety glass market in Austria

Earlier Report Observations

The Austrian toughened safety glass market showed significant volatility from 2018 to 2024. It declined to 77.6 million dollars in 2019, then rebounded sharply to 91.1 million dollars in 2020. A subsequent downturn brought the market to 81.5 million dollars in 2022, followed by a slight increase to 82.0 million dollars in 2023 and a pronounced contraction to 72.3 million dollars in 2024.

A 1.1% decline in overall construction glass sales in Austria during 2022 reduced demand for toughened safety glass, which is widely used in building applications, contributing to the market's decrease from its 2020 peak.

Production toughened safety glass in Austria

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Austria's toughened safety glass production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 54 965 thousand US dollars, marking a 7.1% decrease compared to 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 14.1%, with an average annual decline of 4.9%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 69 581 thousand US dollars, which saw an 8.8% increase from the previous year. The largest decline occurred in 2019, with a 14.9% drop.

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

Exports toughened safety glass from Austria

Exports in kind, t

Austria's cross-border shipments of toughened safety glass declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, the country exported 7 572 tons, representing a steep 33.0% decrease year-over-year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports fell by 46.4%, equating to an average annual decline of 18.7%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Italy were the largest buyers of toughened safety glass from Austria in volume terms. Germany accounted for 25.5% of exports, Switzerland for 18.6%, and Italy for 12.6%. Together, these three countries formed 56.7% of Austria's total toughened safety glass exports by volume.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

The value of toughened safety glass exports from Austria declined for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 24 872 thousand US dollars, constituting an 18.5% drop compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, export value decreased by 29.5%, with an average annual decline of 11.0%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, Switzerland, and Czechia were the main destinations for Austria's toughened safety glass exports in value terms. Germany accounted for 35.7% of export value, Switzerland for 23.0%, and Czechia for 12.6%. Together, these three countries represented 71.2% of Austria's total toughened safety glass export value.

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

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

Imports toughened safety glass to Austria

Imports in kind, t

After a two-year reduction, Austria's toughened safety glass imports increased in 2020. The country imported 15 504 tons, reflecting a moderate 9.1% rise compared to the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports decreased by 26.4%, with an average annual decline of 9.7%. The lowest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 14 214 tons, while the largest decline occurred in 2018 with a 31.7% drop.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and France were the main sources of toughened safety glass imports to Austria in volume terms. Germany accounted for 32.5% of imports, China for 15.9%, and France for 8.5%. Together, these three countries supplied 56.8% of Austria's total toughened safety glass imports by volume.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Foreign supplies of toughened safety glass to Austria increased for the second consecutive year. In 2020, imports were valued at 61 038 thousand US dollars, which is 24.8% more year-over-year. Over the 2017-2020 period, import value grew by 8.7%, with an average annual increase of 2.8%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2018 at 44 584 thousand US dollars, which saw a 20.6% decline from the previous year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Germany, China, and Poland were the primary suppliers of toughened safety glass to Austria in value terms. Germany accounted for 30.7% of import value, China for 14.0%, and Poland for 9.3%. Together, these three countries represented 53.9% of Austria's total toughened safety glass import value.

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

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