Flat Glass Market Size, Share & Trends Report

Flat Glass Market Size, Share & Trends Analysis Report By Product (Basic, Tempered, Laminated, Insulated), By Application (Architectural, Automotive), By Region, And Segment Forecasts, 2024 - 2030

Report ID: 978-1-68038-437-6
Number of Pages: 115
Format: Electronic (PDF)

Historical Range: 2018 - 2022
Industry: Advanced Materials

Market Segmentation

Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
- Basic
- Tempered
- Laminated
- Insulated
- Others
Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
- Architectural
- Automotive
- Others
Regional Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
- North America
  - North America Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
    - Basic
    - Tempered
    - Laminated
    - Insulated
    - Others
  - North America Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
    - Architectural
    - Automotive
    - Others
  - U.S.
    - U.S. Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - U.S. Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Canada
    - Canada Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Canada Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Mexico
    - Mexico Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Mexico Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
- Europe
  - Europe Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
    - Basic
    - Tempered
    - Laminated
    - Insulated
    - Others
  - Europe Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
    - Architectural
    - Automotive
    - Others
  - Germany
    - Germany Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Germany Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - U.K.
    - U.K. Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - U.K. Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - France
    - France Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - France Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Italy
    - Italy Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Italy Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Spain
    - Spain Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Spain Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Russia
    - Russia Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Russia Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Belgium
    - Belgium Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Belgium Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Poland
    - Poland Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Poland Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Czech Republic
    - Czech Republic Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Czech Republic Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
- Asia Pacific
  - Asia Pacific Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
    - Basic
    - Tempered
    - Laminated
    - Insulated
    - Others
  - Asia Pacific Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
    - Architectural
    - Automotive
    - Others
  - China
    - China Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - China Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - India
    - India Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - India Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Japan
    - Japan Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Japan Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Australia
    - Australia Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Australia Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
- Central & South America
  - Central & South America Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
    - Basic
    - Tempered
    - Laminated
    - Insulated
    - Others
  - Central & South America Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
    - Architectural
    - Automotive
    - Others
  - Brazil
    - Brazil Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Brazil Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Argentina
    - Argentina Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Argentina Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Columbia
    - Columbia Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Columbia Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
- Middle East & Africa
  - Middle East & Africa Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
    - Basic
    - Tempered
    - Laminated
    - Insulated
    - Others
  - Middle East & Africa Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
    - Architectural
    - Automotive
    - Others
  - Saudia Arabia
    - Saudia Arabia Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Saudia Arabia Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - UAE
    - UAE Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - UAE Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - Iran
    - Iran Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - Iran Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others
  - South Africa
    - South Africa Product Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Basic
      - Tempered
      - Laminated
      - Insulated
      - Others
    - South Africa Application Outlook (Revenue in USD Million, Volume in Kilotons, 2018 - 2030)
      - Architectural
      - Automotive
      - Others

Flat Glass Market Dynamics

Drivers: Increase in Global Solar Capacity

The solar industry across the globe is anticipated to witness significant growth, especially in terms of capacity. Factors such as government regulations, the depletion of non-renewable resources, government regulations advancements in technology, environmental concerns, drop in the cost of solar panel installations, and the growing demand for electricity are expected to have a positive impact on the production of the solar panels. Growing usage of the solar energy is responsible for the growth of solar industry, which is expected to positively influence the demand for flat glass. The flat glass used in the solar panels protects solar PV cells in the panel. Solar panel glass plays significant role in improving the efficiency of the PV cells and helps to improve yield. Properties including low reflection, high strength, high transmissibility, safety, and durability aids to improve functioning of solar systems.

Growth in the Building & Construction Industry

Rising disposable incomes, growing preference toward look & appeal in interiors, and increasing environmental concerns have surged the demand for flat glass in construction industry, especially in emerging economies. The expansion of the construction industry is a key contributor to the rapid growth of the flat glass market. Although the occurrence of the COVID-19 pandemic intensely affected the construction sector, with ease in restrictions, construction spending is witnessing a rise in different parts of the world since the second half of 2020. In the U.S., construction activities were deemed as an indispensable service in many parts of the nation. As a result, the overall construction spending by the U.S. in 2020 increased, which is an extremely positive aspect in the pandemic. This proved to be beneficial for glass industry, which faced less impact compared to various other industries.

Restraint: High Manufacturing Costs

The accelerating growth of the flat glass market, which is driven by the growth of its end-use industries, is, however, restricted by one key disadvantage, high manufacturing cost. Over 90% of the world’s flat glass is manufactured by the float glass process. Hence, flat glass is also referred to as float glass. Float glass plants require large capital to become functional and turn out to be profitable if working at a capacity utilization of over 70%. Factors including raw materials, wages, energy, transport, overheads, and depreciation contribute to the total cost structure of a float glass manufacturing. Glass manufacturing is an energy intensive process leading to higher contribution of energy and raw material to the cost of flat glass.

What Does This Report Include?

This section will provide insights into the contents included in this flat glass market report and help gain clarity on the structure of the report to assist readers in navigating smoothly.

Flat glass market qualitative analysis

Industry overview
Industry trends
Market drivers and restraints
Market size
Growth prospects
Porter’s analysis
PESTEL analysis
Key market opportunities prioritized
Competitive landscape
- Company overview
- Financial performance
- Product benchmarking
- Latest strategic developments

Flat glass market quantitative analysis

Market size, estimates, and forecast from 2018 to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for product segments up to 2030
Market estimates and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Regional market size and forecast for application segments up to 2030
Company financial performance

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