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The global flat glass market reached a value of almost USD 134.45 billion in 2023. The industry is further expected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% between 2024 and 2032 to attain a value of almost USD 236.97 billion by 2032.
The Asia Pacific is one of the most significant markets for flat glass globally and is also the largest producer of the product. The industry in the Asia Pacific region is projected to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032, recording a CAGR of over 9%, which in turn, is expected to aid the growth of the global flat glass market.
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The global flat glass market is driven by its rising demand from key application areas, especially the automotive and construction sectors. Within the Asia Pacific, China is expected to dominate the market and is further expected to witness the fastest growth rate over the forecast period. As of 2020, China's flat glass production was around 80.15 million weight cases, also recording an increase of 10.29% year-on-year growth. Currently, the country is one of the largest producers of glass and related products with the highest number of glass-producing enterprises and flat glass production lines in the world. Further, India, another significant market for flat glass, is growing at a rate of 8% per year. In the Asia Pacific region, the increased demand for the construction of new houses, offices, buildings, and other infrastructure, is providing various opportunities to the industry for its growth, further leading to an increased penetration of key players in the region, which in turn, is aiding the overall growth of the industry.
The construction sector, among other end-use segments, is anticipated to account for the largest share in the global flat glass market over the forecast period. The increased infrastructure activities owing to rapid urbanisation and development of smart city projects is driving the growth of this segment, and in turn, is aiding the growth of the overall market.
Flat glass, also known as sheet glass, is manufactured in flat or plane form via the processing of floating molten glass on sheets of metal. It can also be bent, unlike container glass, as well as reused. It is used in the production of windows, glass doors, tabletops, furniture, transparent walls, windshields, solar cells, and windscreens, among other products.
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By category, the flat glass market is divided into:
On the basis of technology, the industry is divided into:
The different product types available in the industry include:
On the basis of raw material, the industry is divided into:
Flat glass finds application in sectors like:
On the basis of end use industry, the market is divided into:
The report also covers the regional markets in the global flat glass market like North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa.
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The global flat glass market is being driven by the rising product demand in automotive and construction industries. The flat glass market is experiencing increased demand with the growing urbanisation, rising infrastructure spending, and rapid development in the emerging economies across the globe. In the construction industry, glasses are being extensively used in windows, facades, doors, interior partitions, and railings, among other building parts, while in the automotive industry, it is used in windscreens, side and rear-side glazing, backlights, and sunroofs, among other parts. With the thriving construction sector, the industry is expected to witness a healthy growth in the forecast period.
With the rising focus on the aesthetic features of a house or office, the demand for decorative glasses with digital print technology is growing. The consumers are ready to spend more on products that provide excellent quality as well as are appealing to the eyes. Flat glass, owing to its flexible nature and other characteristics are preferred to make such decorative glasses, which is adding to the industry growth. Further, the growing demand for value-added products, for example, vehicle glazing in automotive sector, is expected to provide enhanced growth opportunities to the industry.
Rising environmental concerns among consumers and the growing demand for energy is leading to a shift towards renewable energy sources, resulting in the increased adoption of solar panels. The growing adoption of flat glass for solar-energy applications, such as photovoltaic and solar thermal panels, is providing a boost to the industry. Further, the governments across the nations are encouraging the use of renewable resources by providing subsidies for its installation. Thus, the growing solar energy market, along with the subsidies provided by the government for deploying renewable energy source, is further propelling the flat glass market globally.
Moreover, in the emerging economies like India and China, the industry is finding various opportunities for its expansion. The rising disposable incomes, increased consumer awareness, and rapid industrialisation is supporting the market growth in the region. The increased penetration of smartphones, supported by the thriving electronic sector in the region, is aiding the industry further owing to the use of flat glass as screen displays in smartphones and other electronic devices. It is anticipated that rise in the consumption of glass in the construction and automotive industries and for solar applications during the forecast period will drive the industry growth.
The report gives a detailed analysis of the following key players in the global flat glass market, covering their competitive landscape, capacity, and latest developments like mergers and acquisitions, investments, expansions of capacity, and plant turnarounds:
The comprehensive EMR report provides an in-depth assessment of the market based on the Porter's five forces model along with giving a SWOT analysis.
REPORT FEATURES | DETAILS |
Base Year | 2023 |
Historical Period | 2018-2023 |
Forecast Period | 2024-2032 |
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Historical and Forecast Trends, Industry Drivers and Constraints, Historical and Forecast Market Analysis by Segment:
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1 Preface
2 Report Coverage – Key Segmentation and Scope
3 Report Description
3.1 Market Definition and Outlook
3.2 Properties and Applications
3.3 Market Analysis
3.4 Key Players
4 Key Assumptions
5 Executive Summary
5.1 Overview
5.2 Key Drivers
5.3 Key Developments
5.4 Competitive Structure
5.5 Key Industrial Trends
6 Snapshot
6.1 Global
6.2 Regional
7 Opportunities and Challenges in the Market
8 Global Flat Glass Market Analysis
8.1 Key Industry Highlights
8.2 Global Flat Glass Historical Market (2018-2023)
8.3 Global Flat Glass Market Forecast (2024-2032)
8.4 Global Flat Glass Market by Category
8.4.1 Fabricated
8.4.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.4.2 Non-Fabricated
8.4.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.4.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5 Global Flat Glass Market by Technology
8.5.1 Float Glass
8.5.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.2 Sheet Glass
8.5.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.5.3 Rolled Glass
8.5.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.5.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6 Global Flat Glass Market by Product Type
8.6.1 Basic Float Glass
8.6.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.2 Toughened Glass
8.6.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.3 Coated Glass
8.6.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.4 Laminated Glass
8.6.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.5 Insulated
8.6.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.6 Extra Clear Glass
8.6.6.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.6.6.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.6.7 Others
8.7 Global Flat Glass Market by Raw Material
8.7.1 Sand
8.7.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.2 Soda Ash
8.7.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.3 Recycled Glass
8.7.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.4 Dolomite
8.7.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.5 Limestone
8.7.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.7.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.7.6 Others
8.8 Global Flat Glass Market by Application
8.8.1 Safety and Security
8.8.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.8.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.8.2 Solar Control
8.8.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.8.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.8.3 Others
8.9 Global Flat Glass Market by End Use Industry
8.9.1 Construction
8.9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.9.2 Automotive
8.9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.9.3 Solar Energy
8.9.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.9.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.9.4 Electronics
8.9.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.9.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.9.5 Others
8.10 Global Flat Glass Market by Region
8.10.1 North America
8.10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.10.2 Europe
8.10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.10.3 Asia Pacific
8.10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.10.4 Latin America
8.10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
8.10.5 Middle East and Africa
8.10.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
8.10.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9 North America Flat Glass Market Analysis
9.1 United States of America
9.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
9.2 Canada
9.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
9.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10 Europe Flat Glass Market Analysis
10.1 United Kingdom
10.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.2 Germany
10.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.3 France
10.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.4 Italy
10.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
10.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
10.5 Others
11 Asia Pacific Flat Glass Market Analysis
11.1 China
11.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.2 Japan
11.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.3 India
11.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.4 ASEAN
11.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.5 Australia
11.5.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
11.5.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
11.6 Others
12 Latin America Flat Glass Market Analysis
12.1 Brazil
12.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.2 Argentina
12.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.3 Mexico
12.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
12.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
12.4 Others
13 Middle East and Africa Flat Glass Market Analysis
13.1 Saudi Arabia
13.1.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.1.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.2 United Arab Emirates
13.2.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.2.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.3 Nigeria
13.3.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.3.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.4 South Africa
13.4.1 Historical Trend (2018-2023)
13.4.2 Forecast Trend (2024-2032)
13.5 Others
14 Market Dynamics
14.1 SWOT Analysis
14.1.1 Strengths
14.1.2 Weaknesses
14.1.3 Opportunities
14.1.4 Threats
14.2 Porter’s Five Forces Analysis
14.2.1 Supplier’s Power
14.2.2 Buyer’s Power
14.2.3 Threat of New Entrants
14.2.4 Degree of Rivalry
14.2.5 Threat of Substitutes
14.3 Key Indicators for Demand
14.4 Key Indicators for Price
15 Value Chain Analysis
16 Price Analysis
17 Competitive Landscape
17.1 Market Structure
17.2 Company Profiles
17.2.1 Asahi India Glass Limited
17.2.1.1 Company Overview
17.2.1.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.1.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.1.4 Certifications
17.2.2 Saint-Gobain
17.2.2.1 Company Overview
17.2.2.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.2.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.2.4 Certifications
17.2.3 Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.
17.2.3.1 Company Overview
17.2.3.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.3.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.3.4 Certifications
17.2.4 Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc.
17.2.4.1 Company Overview
17.2.4.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.4.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.4.4 Certifications
17.2.5 CSG Holding Co., Ltd.
17.2.5.1 Company Overview
17.2.5.2 Product Portfolio
17.2.5.3 Demographic Reach and Achievements
17.2.5.4 Certifications
17.2.6 Others
18 Key Trends and Developments in the Market
List of Key Figures and Tables
1. Global Flat Glass Market: Key Industry Highlights, 2018 and 2032
2. Global Flat Glass Historical Market: Breakup by Category (USD Billion), 2018-2023
3. Global Flat Glass Market Forecast: Breakup by Category (USD Billion), 2024-2032
4. Global Flat Glass Historical Market: Breakup by Technology (USD Billion), 2018-2023
5. Global Flat Glass Market Forecast: Breakup by Technology (USD Billion), 2024-2032
6. Global Flat Glass Historical Market: Breakup by Product Type (USD Billion), 2018-2023
7. Global Flat Glass Market Forecast: Breakup by Product Type (USD Billion), 2024-2032
8. Global Flat Glass Historical Market: Breakup by Raw Material (USD Billion), 2018-2023
9. Global Flat Glass Market Forecast: Breakup by Raw Material (USD Billion), 2024-2032
10. Global Flat Glass Historical Market: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2018-2023
11. Global Flat Glass Market Forecast: Breakup by Application (USD Billion), 2024-2032
12. Global Flat Glass Historical Market: Breakup by End Use Industry (USD Billion), 2018-2023
13. Global Flat Glass Market Forecast: Breakup by End Use Industry (USD Billion), 2024-2032
14. Global Flat Glass Historical Market: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2018-2023
15. Global Flat Glass Market Forecast: Breakup by Region (USD Billion), 2024-2032
16. North America Flat Glass Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
17. North America Flat Glass Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
18. Europe Flat Glass Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
19. Europe Flat Glass Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
20. Asia Pacific Flat Glass Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
21. Asia Pacific Flat Glass Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
22. Latin America Flat Glass Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
23. Latin America Flat Glass Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
24. Middle East and Africa Flat Glass Historical Market: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2018-2023
25. Middle East and Africa Flat Glass Market Forecast: Breakup by Country (USD Billion), 2024-2032
26. Global Flat Glass Market Structure
In 2023, the global flat glass market attained a value of nearly USD 134.45 billion.
The market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 6.5% between 2024 and 2032.
The market is estimated to grow in the forecast period of 2024-2032 to reach about USD 236.97 billion by 2032.
The major market drivers include the growing product demand from the automotive and construction sectors, rapid industrialisation and urbanisation, increasing spending on infrastructural development, rise in sales of consumer electronics, and growing technological advancements.
The growing installation of solar panels, the surging smartphone penetration, the introduction of favourable government initiatives aimed at promoting the use of renewable energy, and the increasing demand for decorative glasses with digital print technology are the key trends bolstering the market development.
The major regions in the market are North America, Latin America, the Middle East and Africa, Europe, and the Asia Pacific.
The major categories of flat glass considered in the market report include fabricated and non-fabricated.
The significant technologies of flat glass considered in the market report include float glass, sheet glass, and rolled glass.
Basic float glass, toughened glass, coated glass, laminated glass, insulated, and extra clear glass, among others, are the major product types available in the market.
Sand, soda ash, recycled glass, dolomite, and limestone, among others, are the major raw materials for the product.
Safety and security and solar control, among others, are the significant applications of the product.
The different end-use industries of flat glass include construction, automotive, solar energy, and electronics, among others.
The major players in the market are Asahi India Glass Limited, Saint-Gobain, Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc., and CSG Holding Co., Ltd., among others.
The global flat glass market attained a value of USD 134.45 billion in 2023, driven by the growing demand for consumer electronics and increased product utilisation in automotive and construction industries. Aided by the accelerated growth of solar industry, the market is expected to witness a further growth in the forecast period of 2024-2032, growing at a CAGR of 6.5%. The flat glass market is projected to reach USD 236.97 billion by 2032.
EMR’s meticulous research methodology delves deep into the market, covering the macro and micro aspects of the industry. Based on category, the industry can be bifurcated into fabricated and non-fabricated glass. On the basis of technology, the industry is divided into float, sheet, and rolled glass. On the basis of product type, the industry is categorised into basic float, toughened, coated, laminated, insulated, and extra clear glass, among others. Based on raw material, the industry is segregated into sand, soda ash, recycled glass, dolomite, and limestone, among others. On the basis of applications, the industry is divided into safety and security and solar control, among others. On the basis of end use segments, the industry is categorised into construction, automotive, solar energy, and electronics, among others. The major regional markets for the product are North America, Europe, the Asia Pacific, Latin America, and the Middle East and Africa, with the Asia Pacific being the largest producer of the product. The key players in the above market include Asahi India Glass Limited, Saint-Gobain, Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc., and CSG Holding Co., Ltd., among others.
EMR’s research methodology uses a combination of cutting-edge analytical tools and the expertise of their highly accomplished team, thus, providing their customers with market insights that are accurate, actionable, and help them remain ahead of their competition.
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