Glass Façade Market Report 2025

This Glass Façade market report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, competitive landscape, market shares, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.

The glass façade market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $172.19 billion in 2024 to $178.98 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.9%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to architectural aesthetics, urbanization and high-rise construction, energy efficiency regulations, natural light and view, economic growth.

The glass façade market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $223.18 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.7%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to urban heat island mitigation, net-zero energy buildings, building renovation and retrofit, climate-resilient designs, building information modeling (bim). Major trends in the forecast period include building-integrated photovoltaics (bipv), transparent solar technologies, smart façade systems, smart glass and sensors, digital fabrication and 3D printing.

Increasing investments in construction activities play a pivotal role in driving the growth of the glass facade market. The growing adoption of glass-based architecture in both residential and non-residential applications contributes to extended daylight availability, leading to cost savings on external lighting. In India, for example, the estimated total expenditure on the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs for 2021-22 is Rs 54,581 crore ($718.03 million), marking a 14% annual increase over the actual expenditure for 2019-20. The escalating investments in construction, coupled with the demand for glass facades, drive the growth of the glass facade market.

The growing emphasis on energy-efficient buildings is anticipated to drive the growth of the glass façade market in the future. Energy-efficient buildings require advanced insulation, daylight utilization, solar control, and smart glass technologies, all of which can be provided by glass facades. These facades enhance both the energy efficiency and aesthetic appeal of buildings, aligning with green building regulations, market demands, and cost-saving goals. For instance, in February 2022, the annual ranking report from the US Green Building Council (USGBC), a US-based non-profit organization, indicated that China topped the list with 1,077 certified LEED projects that helped reduce carbon emissions, followed by Canada with 205 LEED projects and India with 146 LEED projects. Thus, the increasing focus on energy-efficient buildings is fueling the growth of the glass façade market.

Technological advancements, particularly in the form of smart windows, are gaining popularity in the glass facade market. Smart windows, such as electrochromic glass, can alter their tint and reflective properties based on external temperature, driven by a low-voltage current. Equipped with numerous sensors sensitive to sunlight and occupancy, these windows make intelligent decisions about their mode, including Glare Mode, Daylight Mode, Clear Mode, and Tinted Mode. For example, SageGlass from Saint-Gobain, a France-based company, offers smart glasses that contribute to energy savings by reducing electricity consumption, exemplifying the innovative technological trends in the glass facade market.

Major players in the glass facade market are actively innovating new products to maintain a competitive edge. An example of this is Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., a France-based construction materials and solutions company, which launched a groundbreaking product in September 2022 - ORAE, a low-carbon glass. ORAE distinguishes itself through its low embodied carbon, achieved through a production process that incorporates a high proportion of recycled glass and utilizes renewable energy sources. The estimated carbon footprint of ORAE is a mere 7 kg CO2 eq/m2 for a 4mm substrate. When paired with the existing COOL-LITE XTREME coating technology known for its energy-efficient properties, this range offers one of the lowest carbon footprints in the market, reducing it by approximately 40% compared to Saint-Gobain's baseline product. This innovation exemplifies the commitment to sustainability and technological advancement in the glass facade market.

In September 2022, Schueco International KG, a Germany-based company, acquired Alufit International Private Limited for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition represents a significant move for Schueco as it aims to enhance its presence in one of the world's most dynamic markets for construction and infrastructure development. Alufit International Private Limited is the largest façade fabricator in India, specializing in the design and manufacture of building envelopes, including glass façades, windows, and doors.

Major companies operating in the glass façade market include Saint-Gobain SA, AGC Inc., Guardian Industries, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd., Sisecam Group, Kawneer Company Inc., YKK AP Inc., Rockwool International A/S, EOS Framing Limited, Harmon Inc., Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, Schüco International KG, Asahi India Glass Limited, Enclos Corp., Permasteelisa S.p.A., Walters & Wolf LLC, Jinjiu Sci-Tech New Material Co., Hansen Group Inc., Rock Panel Group, Enterprise Francis Bouygues, Apple Inc., Hochstein International Trading Private Limited, Guardian Industries Corp., AGC Glass Europe, Pilkington Group Limited, Central Glass Co. Ltd., Euroglas GmbH, Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., China Glass Holdings Limited, Taiwan Glass Ind. Corp., Vitro S.A.B. de C.V., PPG Industries Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the glass facade market in 2024 and is also expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the glass facade market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, the Middle East, and Africa. The countries covered in the Glass Facade market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

A glass facade refers to the primary front or face of a building that is oriented toward a street or open space, designed to withstand various weather conditions. This architectural element is robust enough to endure harsh environmental elements. The use of a glass facade allows natural light to permeate the structure, providing occupants with views of the surroundings.

The main types of glass facades include tempered, insulated, laminated, and others. Tempered glass facades, also known as toughened glass, have the characteristic of breaking into small, blunt pieces instead of large, sharp shards, reducing the likelihood of causing injury. These types of glass facades find applications in both residential and non-residential settings.

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The glass facade market consists of sales of semi unitized curtain wall, unitized curtain wall and frameless systems. Values in this market are ‘factory gate’ values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.

The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).

The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.

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