Toughened safety glass market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

The Spanish toughened safety glass market declined from 293.4 million USD in 2018 to 245.7 million USD in 2020. The drop in 2020 was primarily caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, which temporarily reduced production and consumption, especially in the automotive and residential construction sectors. Increased demand for tempered glass in home office furniture and electronics emerged as a supportive segment during this period. In 2019, the market had already contracted despite capacity expansions by manufacturers like Cristalería Reina and the introduction of new safety regulations for public buildings.

Market recovery began in 2021, with the size growing to 255.5 million USD, driven by rising adoption of laminated tempered glass for energy efficiency and safety. This trend was reinforced by European and Spanish sustainable construction policies. By 2022, the market surged to 315.8 million USD, supported by continued demand from commercial and residential construction projects requiring advanced glass solutions. Strategic alliances, such as the one between Saint-Gobain and Eastman for low-carbon laminated glass, reflected innovation efforts aligning with global sustainability trends.

After a decrease to 265.8 million USD in 2023, the market rebounded to 316.5 million USD in 2024, completing a volatile period without specific explanatory factors highlighted for these latter years.

Production toughened safety glass in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Spain's toughened safety glass production declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, output was valued at 219.9 million US dollars, marking an 8.9% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production fell by 13.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -4.7%. The highest production value was recorded in 2018 at 271.9 million US dollars, which represented a 7.0% increase that year. The largest decline occurred in 2019 with an 11.2% drop.

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

Exports toughened safety glass from Spain

Exports in kind, t

Toughened safety glass exports from Spain declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports stood at 20,411 tonnes, down 26.4% from the previous year. Between 2017 and 2020, exports decreased by 23.4%, equating to an annualized decline of 8.5%. The peak export volume was recorded in 2018 at 30,005 tonnes, which saw a 12.6% increase that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Portugal, Germany, and France were the main destinations for Spain's toughened safety glass exports by volume. Portugal accounted for 24.6% of exports, Germany for 14.5%, and France for 13.3%, together representing 52.4% of total export volumes.

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

Toughened safety glass exports from Spain declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 81.8 million US dollars, a 24.1% decrease from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports fell by 17.4%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.2%. The highest export value was recorded in 2018 at 118.6 million US dollars, which saw a 19.7% increase that year.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's toughened safety glass exports by value were not heavily concentrated. Portugal accounted for 15.8% of export value, France for 15.5%, and Germany for 14.9%, together capturing 46.3% of total export flows.

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

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

Imports toughened safety glass to Spain

Imports in kind, t

After two years of growth, toughened safety glass imports into Spain declined. In 2020, imports amounted to 36,676 tonnes, a 9.1% decrease from the previous year. The highest import volume was recorded in 2019 at 40,367 tonnes, which saw an 8.2% increase that year.

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

The structure of Spain's toughened safety glass imports by volume from 2017 to 2020 shows a diversified set of partners. Italy accounted for 17.1% of imports, China for 16.1%, and Turkey for 14.7%, together representing 47.9% of total import flows, while the remaining 52.1% was distributed among numerous smaller markets.

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

Toughened safety glass imports into Spain declined for the second consecutive year. In 2020, import value came to 107.5 million US dollars, reflecting a significant 16.1% decrease from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports fell by 18%, with a compound annual growth rate of -6.4%. The highest import value was recorded in 2018 at 140.1 million US dollars, which saw a 6.9% increase that year.

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

The analysis of Spain's toughened safety glass imports by value from 2017 to 2020 shows a broad distribution across many markets. Italy accounted for 15.0% of import value, China for 13.5%, and France for 11.9%, together representing 40.4% of total import flows, with the remaining 59.6% falling on other partners.

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

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