East Africa Flat Glass Market Analysis

East Africa Flat Glass Market Analysis

Tempered glass market demand may expect significant gains close to 5% over the forecast period. It is manufactured by thermal treatment for increasing its strength and is considered four to five times stronger than other counterparts. These products are considered as a safe alternative as it shatters into tiny pieces in the event of breakage thereby minimizing the possibility of injuries and stimulating the East Africa flat glass market demand in the automotive segment.
 

Flat insulating glass market demand may witness high growth in the forecast period. It mainly comprises of multiple panes with air spaces which slows down heat transfer, thereby making them ideal for buildings such as hotels, houses, and hospitals. Rise in concerns to lower energy usage with growing need to reduce carbon emissions should fuel product demand.
 

Flat laminated glass may expect consumption close to 40 kilo tons by 2024. It is produced by fixing a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) sheet, which makes these fragments stick to PVB sheet upon breakage, thus ensuring safety. It is preferably used for skylight construction and manufacturing vehicle windshields, thereby promoting East Africa flat glass market demand.
 

East Africa flat glass market from construction applications was valued at over USD 115 million in 2017. Rising demand for windows, partitions, doors, floors, stairs, bathrooms and walkways is predicted to accelerate industry growth. Increase in new residential construction projects owing to rise in infrastructure spending & favorable government schemes should fuel product demand.
 

East Africa flat glass market demand for aftermarket automotive applications may witness significant gains close to 4.5% by the end of forecast period. Laminated and tempered products are highly used in vehicle windscreens and side windows owing to their safety properties of shattering into tiny fragments thereby reducing the possibility of injuries. These products also find applications in backlite wrapping and vehicle roofs.
 

Kenya flat glass market demand was valued at over USD 30 million in 2017. Rising automotive sales driven by GDP growth, rising foreign & government investment, easy credit facilities, rising vehicle exports to Uganda and Tanzania and increasing heavy vehicle sales are the primary factors influencing growth in the region.
 

Ethiopia flat glass market size is expected to witness significant gains at over 5.5% over the forecast period. Booming construction sector driven by the major projects coupled with favorable investment environment are the major factors contributing to industry growth. The country’s automotive industry is likely to witness rapid gains owing to an untapped automotive industry and rising commercial vehicle exports thus increasing regional market share.