Glass Curtain Wall Market Report 2025

This Glass Curtain Wall 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 curtain wall market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $60.97 billion in 2024 to $66.09 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urbanization and skyscraper construction, architectural aesthetics, energy efficiency regulations, natural light and view, sustainable construction.

The glass curtain wall market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $92.94 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to urban heat island mitigation, building information modeling (bim), smart building integration, resilient building designs, net-zero energy buildings. Major trends in the forecast period include dynamic glass technology, transparency and daylighting, high-performance coatings, sound insulation solutions, prefabrication and modular systems.

The surge in consumer spending on home remodeling is a significant driver of growth in the glass curtain wall market. Glass curtain walls offer a modern and completely refurbished appearance for older buildings and houses, seamlessly incorporating designs and patterns. Consumers are increasingly investing in these solutions to enhance the aesthetics of their homes. Notably, in August 2023, the U.S. Census Bureau reported a notable increase in retail sales for furniture and home furnishings solutions, rising from $11.73 billion in January 2021 to $12.53 billion in January 2023. This upward trend in home remodeling expenditure is expected to propel the growth of the glass curtain wall market in the years to come.

The increase in construction activities is anticipated to drive the growth of the glass curtain wall market in the future. Modern architectural trends, urbanization, the expansion of commercial and residential sectors, and a commitment to energy efficiency all contribute to the rising popularity of glass curtain walls in construction. These walls are favored for their ability to create aesthetically pleasing and well-lit environments in both new builds and renovation projects. As construction activity continues to grow, the adoption of glass curtain walls as a competitive and sustainable building solution is also increasing. For example, in February 2024, the South Korean government announced plans to allocate 2.7 trillion won ($2 billion) for construction spending in the first half of the year, marking a 20% increase compared to 2023. Thus, the rise in construction activities is fueling the growth of the glass curtain wall market.

Low emissivity glass curtain walls are emerging as a significant trend in the glass curtain wall market. Leading companies in this sector are concentrating on developing innovative technological solutions to bolster their market position. For example, in October 2023, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE), a US-based provider of architectural glass, metal, and hardware, launched a new curtain wall solution known as Reliance-TC LT. This cutting-edge product is designed to enhance architectural performance with an emphasis on thermal and seismic resilience, featuring a sleek 2-inch sightline that aligns with contemporary design aesthetics. The Reliance-TC LT curtain wall incorporates a double-pane construction that achieves a U-factor of 0.29, offering excellent thermal protection against extreme weather conditions in both the U.S. and Canada.

Major companies in the glass curtain wall market are introducing new products to maintain their market position. For example, in March 2024, Giroux Glass Inc., a US-based company that provides high-quality commercial and high-end residential glass, glazing, and curtain wall installation and maintenance, launched the Giroux Unitized Curtain Wall System. This prefabricated façade solution is designed to enhance building performance and aesthetics. Fully tested and engineered, this innovative system combines durability, water resistance, thermal efficiency, and structural integrity, making it ideal for contemporary architectural requirements.

In December 2023, YKK AP Inc., a US-based manufacturer of well-designed commercial fenestration solutions as well as residential vinyl windows and doors, announced the acquisition of YHS International Ltd. (“YHSI”) and its associated manufacturing company, Siam Metal Co., Ltd. (“SM”). This acquisition will provide YKK AP with its fourth curtain wall manufacturing base worldwide, enhancing its efforts to create a stable global supply system and further grow its curtain wall business in the Asia region. YHS International Ltd. is a Thailand-based company that specializes in designing, manufacturing, and installing various architectural glass products, while Siam Metal Co., Ltd. focuses on metal fabrication and manufacturing in Thailand.

Major companies operating in the glass curtain wall market include Saint-Gobain SA, Asahi Glass Ltd., Central Glass Co. Ltd., Guardian Industries Corp., Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd., Avic Sanxin Co. Ltd., Schott AG, China Glass Holdings Limited, Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited., Apogee Enterprises Inc., Kawneer Inc., Arconic Inc., Hansen Group Ltd., heroal - Johann Henkenjohann GmbH & Co. KG, Kalwall Corporation, Yuanda China Holdings Limited, MERO Asia-Pacific Pvt. Ltd., Innovation Glass Private Limited, GLASSCON Pty Ltd., Jamar Malta Ltd., Cardinal Glass Industries Inc., Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., Permasteelisa S.p.A., Far East Global Group Limited, Gold Mantis Construction Decoration Co. Ltd., China National Building Material Company Limited, Suzhou Gold Mantis Construction Decoration Co. Ltd., Beijing Jangho Curtain Wall Co. Ltd., China Fangda Group Co. Ltd., Shenzhen King Faade Decoration Engineering Co. Ltd., Guangzhou Leadsea Industry Co. Ltd., Shenyang Yuanda Aluminium Industry Engineering Co. Ltd., Alumil Aluminium Industry S.A., Gartner KG, Permasteelisa North America Corp., Enclos Corp., Wausau Window and Wall Systems, YKK AP America Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the glass curtain wall market in 2024. The regions covered in the glass curtain wall market analysis report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa. The countries covered in the glass curtain wall market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA.

Glass curtain walls are lightweight facades with aluminum frames that incorporate glass or metal panels. These glazing systems are not designed to support the weight of a roof or floor and are commonly used as a part of a building's envelope or wall system. They serve the purpose of keeping air and water out of the building, acting as both a buffer and an insulator.

There are two main types of glass curtain wall systems such as unitized and stick. Unitized glass curtain walls consist of large glass units that are pre-assembled and glazed in the factory before being transported to the construction site. These systems find diverse applications in commercial, public, and residential settings, serving both exterior and interior glazed purposes.

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The glass curtain wall market consists of sales of tempered glass, and laminated glass curtain walls. 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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