The Glass Processing Machinery and Technology Sector in 2024
In 2024 the Glass Processing Machinery and Technology sector experienced a complex year, marked by a 5% drop in turnover, linked to the decline inexport (-4,3%) and domestic deliveries (-6,2%)However, within this scenario, very different dynamics emerge between sectors and geographical areas.
In absolute terms, however, despite the decline, the value of production remains steadily above pre-pandemic crisis levels.ica.
On the international front, theEurope remains the main partner with over 60% of trade, but they also growAmerica Northern (+7,8% exports) and some strategic areas of theCentral Asia and of the pelvis AFRicaNo.. Despite the difficulties, the trade balance remains positive towards all macro-areasWe would like to highlight the following markets in particular:
- Turkey - In 2024 it became the third target market for the export of the sector
- Saudi Arabia - Strong growth performance for the Flat Glass sector, with a +63,1% exports e 11th place among destination markets of the sub-fund
- Morocco – Among the African marketsicani more dynamic, +94% Exp
- Brazil – +3% Exp for Flat Glass Machinery and +47% Exp for Accessories and Auxiliary Technologies
- United States – becomes the leading market not only for Flat Glass Processing Machinery, but also for Hollow Glass
In these countries, GIMAV is actively working, in synergy with its institutional partners, to implement a series of activities to support the export and internationalization of its member companies:
- Incoming activities for international buyers during VITRUM25, bringing them directly to the stands of exhibiting members
- Business missions to a series of target countries starting as early as the end of 2025 and continuing throughout 2026
- Group exhibitions at major international trade fairs
ScaricaThe following Sector Report provides a comprehensive and up-to-date analysis with detailed data on the sectors, trade trends, priority markets, and emerging opportunities for companies in the sector.