The building and construction glass market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $113.18 billion in 2024 to $122.81 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.5%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urbanization and population growth, architectural trends, energy efficiency concerns, economic conditions, globalization and trade.
The building and construction glass market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $172.22 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable building practices, population density and urban development, stringent energy efficiency regulations, infrastructure development projects, global economic trends. Major trends in the forecast period include innovations in glass technology, smart building technologies, rising popularity of specialty glass, sustainable and recyclable materials, BIM (building information modeling) integration.
The rise of green buildings is significantly driving the growth of the building and construction glass market in the future. Green building refers to the design, construction, and operation of structures in an environmentally responsible and resource-efficient way. This approach emphasizes the use of sustainable materials, reducing energy and water consumption, enhancing indoor air quality, and minimizing waste and pollution. Building and construction glass plays a crucial role in green buildings by offering energy-efficient solutions that lower energy use and costs. For example, in August 2024, Natural Resources Canada, a non-departmental agency of the Government of Canada, reported that residential buildings in Canada account for 47% of emissions from the buildings sector (excluding electricity). Approximately 54% of homes depend on fossil fuels for space heating, while 44% use electric-powered equipment. As a result, the growth of green buildings is expected to propel the building and construction glass market forward.
The burgeoning demand for enhancing home aesthetics augments the growth trajectory of the building and construction glass market. Homeowners increasingly seek aesthetic enhancements, leveraging building and construction glass as a functional material to elevate the visual appeal of residences. This endeavor aims to create an impression of expansiveness and modern sophistication while harnessing natural light. In May 2023, A survey conducted on 2,000 US homeowners highlighted a substantial trend, with 69% expressing embarrassment about their home's aesthetics and 78% planning home improvement projects. On average, homeowners intend to allocate around $1753 toward such enhancements. This surge in demand substantiates the pivotal role of building and construction glass in catering to the evolving aesthetic aspirations of homeowners.
Leading companies in the building and construction glass market are focused on product innovations, including the development of glass production facilities aimed at improving manufacturing efficiency, minimizing environmental impact, and addressing the rising demand for sustainable building materials. These facilities are specialized plants that transform raw materials into various glass products through heating and molding processes. For example, in March 2023, Saint-Gobain, a multinational corporation based in France, introduced low carbon glass, which achieves up to a 40% reduction in carbon footprint throughout its entire lifecycle compared to conventional glass products. The innovation of this low-carbon glass is attributed to the use of renewable energy in its production and the incorporation of approximately two-thirds recycled glass.
Leading companies in the building and construction glass market are actively pursuing advanced strategic initiatives to boost energy efficiency, improve thermal insulation, and cater to the increasing demand for sustainable building solutions. These initiatives encompass innovative approaches and projects designed to enhance glass performance, sustainability, and energy efficiency in contemporary architectural applications. For example, in August 2024, Vitro, a U.S.-based glass manufacturer, launched the Vitro X Innovation Partnerships Program. This strategic initiative aims to foster collaborations with innovative firms to tackle challenges within the glass industry. The program positions Vitro as both an early investor and a hands-on partner for companies developing groundbreaking technologies that enhance glass functionality and associated services.
In February 2023, Modular Group Investments Ltd (MGI), a UK-based modular construction company acquired Oakland Glass Ltd for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Modular Group Investments Ltd (MGI) focuses on diversifying its product portfolio and strengthening customer relationships by offering more products and services in the construction market. Oakland Glass Ltd is a UK-based glass manufacturing company that specializes in insulated glass, toughened glass, and laminated glass.
Major companies operating in the building and construction glass market include AGC Inc., Central Glass Co. Ltd., Guardian Industries, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd., PPG Industries Inc., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Schott AG, China Glass Holdings Ltd., Dellner Glass Solutions, Fuyaogroup.com, Guangzhou Topo Glass Co. Ltd., arcon Flach- und Sicherheitsglas GmbH and Co. KG, Beijing Northglass Technologies Co. Ltd., Cardinal Glass Industries Inc., Asahi India Glass Limited, Şişecam, Euroglas GmbH, GSC Glass Private Limited, HNG Float Glass Limited, Jinjing Group Co. Ltd., KIBING Group, Luoyang Glass Company Limited, Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington Glass Group Co. Ltd., Taiwan Glass Industry Corporation, Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V., China Yaohua Glass Group Co. Ltd., Fuso Glass India Pvt. Ltd., Glaston Corporation, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Sangalli Group.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the building and construction glass market in 2024. The regions covered in the building and construction glass market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the building and construction glass market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Building and construction glass comprises glass products specifically designed for use in construction and building materials. Its applications range from traditional windows to intricate fenestrations incorporated into facades.
The primary types of building and construction glass include low-e glass and special glass. Low-E glass is characterized by a transparent, ultra-thin coating designed to reflect UV rays and infrared light. These glasses are manufactured through processes such as the float glass process or the rolled/sheet process, utilizing different chemical compositions such as soda-lime, potash-lime, and potash-lead. They find extensive use in both residential and non-residential construction purposes.
The building and construction glass market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides building and construction glass market statistics, including building and construction glass industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a building and construction glass market share, detailed building and construction glass market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the building and construction glass industry. This building and construction glass market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The building and construction glass market consists of the sale of laminated glass, tempered glass, insulating glass, and shatterproof glass. 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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The building and construction glass market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $172.22 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to sustainable building practices, population density and urban development, stringent energy efficiency regulations, infrastructure development projects, global economic trends. Major trends in the forecast period include innovations in glass technology, smart building technologies, rising popularity of specialty glass, sustainable and recyclable materials, BIM (building information modeling) integration.
The rise of green buildings is significantly driving the growth of the building and construction glass market in the future. Green building refers to the design, construction, and operation of structures in an environmentally responsible and resource-efficient way. This approach emphasizes the use of sustainable materials, reducing energy and water consumption, enhancing indoor air quality, and minimizing waste and pollution. Building and construction glass plays a crucial role in green buildings by offering energy-efficient solutions that lower energy use and costs. For example, in August 2024, Natural Resources Canada, a non-departmental agency of the Government of Canada, reported that residential buildings in Canada account for 47% of emissions from the buildings sector (excluding electricity). Approximately 54% of homes depend on fossil fuels for space heating, while 44% use electric-powered equipment. As a result, the growth of green buildings is expected to propel the building and construction glass market forward.
The burgeoning demand for enhancing home aesthetics augments the growth trajectory of the building and construction glass market. Homeowners increasingly seek aesthetic enhancements, leveraging building and construction glass as a functional material to elevate the visual appeal of residences. This endeavor aims to create an impression of expansiveness and modern sophistication while harnessing natural light. In May 2023, A survey conducted on 2,000 US homeowners highlighted a substantial trend, with 69% expressing embarrassment about their home's aesthetics and 78% planning home improvement projects. On average, homeowners intend to allocate around $1753 toward such enhancements. This surge in demand substantiates the pivotal role of building and construction glass in catering to the evolving aesthetic aspirations of homeowners.
Leading companies in the building and construction glass market are focused on product innovations, including the development of glass production facilities aimed at improving manufacturing efficiency, minimizing environmental impact, and addressing the rising demand for sustainable building materials. These facilities are specialized plants that transform raw materials into various glass products through heating and molding processes. For example, in March 2023, Saint-Gobain, a multinational corporation based in France, introduced low carbon glass, which achieves up to a 40% reduction in carbon footprint throughout its entire lifecycle compared to conventional glass products. The innovation of this low-carbon glass is attributed to the use of renewable energy in its production and the incorporation of approximately two-thirds recycled glass.
Leading companies in the building and construction glass market are actively pursuing advanced strategic initiatives to boost energy efficiency, improve thermal insulation, and cater to the increasing demand for sustainable building solutions. These initiatives encompass innovative approaches and projects designed to enhance glass performance, sustainability, and energy efficiency in contemporary architectural applications. For example, in August 2024, Vitro, a U.S.-based glass manufacturer, launched the Vitro X Innovation Partnerships Program. This strategic initiative aims to foster collaborations with innovative firms to tackle challenges within the glass industry. The program positions Vitro as both an early investor and a hands-on partner for companies developing groundbreaking technologies that enhance glass functionality and associated services.
In February 2023, Modular Group Investments Ltd (MGI), a UK-based modular construction company acquired Oakland Glass Ltd for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Modular Group Investments Ltd (MGI) focuses on diversifying its product portfolio and strengthening customer relationships by offering more products and services in the construction market. Oakland Glass Ltd is a UK-based glass manufacturing company that specializes in insulated glass, toughened glass, and laminated glass.
Major companies operating in the building and construction glass market include AGC Inc., Central Glass Co. Ltd., Guardian Industries, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd., PPG Industries Inc., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Schott AG, China Glass Holdings Ltd., Dellner Glass Solutions, Fuyaogroup.com, Guangzhou Topo Glass Co. Ltd., arcon Flach- und Sicherheitsglas GmbH and Co. KG, Beijing Northglass Technologies Co. Ltd., Cardinal Glass Industries Inc., Asahi India Glass Limited, Şişecam, Euroglas GmbH, GSC Glass Private Limited, HNG Float Glass Limited, Jinjing Group Co. Ltd., KIBING Group, Luoyang Glass Company Limited, Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington Glass Group Co. Ltd., Taiwan Glass Industry Corporation, Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V., China Yaohua Glass Group Co. Ltd., Fuso Glass India Pvt. Ltd., Glaston Corporation, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Sangalli Group.
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the building and construction glass market in 2024. The regions covered in the building and construction glass market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the building and construction glass market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
Building and construction glass comprises glass products specifically designed for use in construction and building materials. Its applications range from traditional windows to intricate fenestrations incorporated into facades.
The primary types of building and construction glass include low-e glass and special glass. Low-E glass is characterized by a transparent, ultra-thin coating designed to reflect UV rays and infrared light. These glasses are manufactured through processes such as the float glass process or the rolled/sheet process, utilizing different chemical compositions such as soda-lime, potash-lime, and potash-lead. They find extensive use in both residential and non-residential construction purposes.
The building and construction glass market research report is one of a series of new reports that provides building and construction glass market statistics, including building and construction glass industry global market size, regional shares, competitors with a building and construction glass market share, detailed building and construction glass market segments, market trends and opportunities, and any further data you may need to thrive in the building and construction glass industry. This building and construction glass market research report delivers a complete perspective of everything you need, with an in-depth analysis of the current and future scenario of the industry.
The building and construction glass market consists of the sale of laminated glass, tempered glass, insulating glass, and shatterproof glass. 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.
This product will be delivered within 3-5 business days.
Table of Contents
1. Executive Summary2. Building and Construction Glass Market Characteristics3. Building and Construction Glass Market Trends and Strategies4. Building and Construction Glass Market - Macro Economic Scenario including the impact of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics and Covid and Recovery on the Market32. Global Building and Construction Glass Market Competitive Benchmarking and Dashboard33. Key Mergers and Acquisitions in the Building and Construction Glass Market34. Recent Developments in the Building and Construction Glass Market
5. Global Building and Construction Glass Growth Analysis and Strategic Analysis Framework
6. Building and Construction Glass Market Segmentation
7. Building and Construction Glass Market Regional and Country Analysis
8. Asia-Pacific Building and Construction Glass Market
9. China Building and Construction Glass Market
10. India Building and Construction Glass Market
11. Japan Building and Construction Glass Market
12. Australia Building and Construction Glass Market
13. Indonesia Building and Construction Glass Market
14. South Korea Building and Construction Glass Market
15. Western Europe Building and Construction Glass Market
16. UK Building and Construction Glass Market
17. Germany Building and Construction Glass Market
18. France Building and Construction Glass Market
19. Italy Building and Construction Glass Market
20. Spain Building and Construction Glass Market
21. Eastern Europe Building and Construction Glass Market
22. Russia Building and Construction Glass Market
23. North America Building and Construction Glass Market
24. USA Building and Construction Glass Market
25. Canada Building and Construction Glass Market
26. South America Building and Construction Glass Market
27. Brazil Building and Construction Glass Market
28. Middle East Building and Construction Glass Market
29. Africa Building and Construction Glass Market
30. Building and Construction Glass Market Competitive Landscape and Company Profiles
31. Building and Construction Glass Market Other Major and Innovative Companies
35. Building and Construction Glass Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
36. Appendix
Executive Summary
Building and Construction Glass Global Market Report 2025 provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.This report focuses on building and construction glass market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.
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Description
Where is the largest and fastest growing market for building and construction glass? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward? The building and construction glass market global report answers all these questions and many more.The 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 market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market.
- The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include:
- The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the Russia-Ukraine war, rising inflation, higher interest rates, and the legacy of the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
- The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth. It covers the growth trajectory of COVID-19 for all regions, key developed countries and major emerging markets.
- The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
- The trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it emerges from the crisis and suggests how companies can grow as the market recovers.
Scope
Markets Covered:
1) By Type: Low-E Glass; Special Glass2) By Manufacturing Process: Float Glass Process; Rolled or Sheet Process
3) By Chemical Composition: Soda-Lime; Potash-Lime; Potash-Lead
4) By Application: Residential; Non-Residential
Subsegments:
1) By Low-E Glass: Soft Coat Low-E Glass; Hard Coat Low-E Glass; Double-Glazed Low-E Glass; Triple-Glazed Low-E Glass2) By Special Glass: Laminated Glass; Tempered Glass; Tinted Glass; Insulated Glass; Fire-Resistant Glass; Acoustic Glass
Key Companies Mentioned: AGC Inc.; Central Glass Co. Ltd.; Guardian Industries; Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd.; PPG Industries Inc.
Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain
Regions: Asia-Pacific; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita.
Data Segmentation: Country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.
Delivery Format: PDF, Word and Excel Data Dashboard.
Companies Mentioned
- AGC Inc.
- Central Glass Co. Ltd.
- Guardian Industries
- Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd.
- PPG Industries Inc.
- Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.
- Schott AG
- China Glass Holdings Ltd.
- Dellner Glass Solutions
- Fuyaogroup.com
- Guangzhou Topo Glass Co. Ltd.
- arcon Flach- und Sicherheitsglas GmbH and Co. KG
- Beijing Northglass Technologies Co. Ltd.
- Cardinal Glass Industries Inc.
- Asahi India Glass Limited
- Şişecam
- Euroglas GmbH
- GSC Glass Private Limited
- HNG Float Glass Limited
- Jinjing Group Co. Ltd.
- KIBING Group
- Luoyang Glass Company Limited
- Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington Glass Group Co. Ltd.
- Taiwan Glass Industry Corporation
- Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V.
- China Yaohua Glass Group Co. Ltd.
- Fuso Glass India Pvt. Ltd.
- Glaston Corporation
- Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope
- Sangalli Group
Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 200 |
| Published | February 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 - 2029 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 122.81 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 172.22 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 8.8% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 30 |
