Automotive Glazing Market Report 2026

The automotive glazing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $22.73 billion in 2025 to $24.15 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising global vehicle production volumes, increased use of laminated safety glass, growth in passenger comfort requirements, expansion of premium vehicle segments, advancements in glass manufacturing processes.

The automotive glazing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $30.25 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing penetration of electric vehicles, rising demand for smart glass technologies, growing focus on vehicle energy efficiency, expansion of autonomous vehicle adoption, increasing aftermarket replacement demand. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing adoption of lightweight automotive glass, rising use of acoustic and noise-reducing glazing, growing demand for uv and heat-control glass, expansion of smart and switchable glazing applications, enhanced focus on safety and impact resistance.

The rising vehicle production is expected to drive the expansion of the automotive glazing market in the coming years. Vehicle output is increasing due to growing investments in vehicle technology influenced by environmental regulations and consumer preference for sustainable transportation solutions. Automotive glazing enhances vehicle safety, comfort, and design through advanced glass technologies. It improves visibility, minimizes noise, and offers UV protection. For example, in March 2024, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers Association (ACEA), a Belgium-based organization representing automobile industry standards in the European Union, the EU car market saw significant growth in 2023, increasing by 13.9% compared to 2022 and reaching a total of 10.5 million units. Consequently, the rise in vehicle production is fueling the growth of the automotive glazing sector.

Leading companies in the automotive glazing sector are focusing on innovation to maintain a competitive advantage. They are developing cutting-edge products, such as automotive glass with integrated solar power generation capabilities. This technology embeds photovoltaic cells within the glass to convert sunlight into electricity. It enables vehicles to harness solar energy, potentially powering onboard systems or extending the range of electric vehicles. For instance, AGC Automotive Europe S.A., based in Belgium, introduced a photovoltaic panoramic sunroof for passenger vehicles in March 2024. Constructed using glass-glass technology, this sunroof can generate between 170 W and 380 W of power, leveraging high-efficiency solar cells with efficiencies exceeding 25%, such as n-type monocrystalline silicon tunnel oxide passivated (TOPCon), heterojunction (HJT), or n-type back contact (xBC) solar cells.

In May 2024, PGW Auto Glass LLC, a US-based provider of automotive glass products, acquired AutoglassCRM for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition aims to enhance the technological capabilities available to automotive glass installers. AutoglassCRM, a UK-based technology company that specializes in providing business solutions for the automotive replacement glass industry.

Major companies operating in the automotive glazing market are Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Saudi Basic Industries Corporation, Magna International Inc., Evonik Industries AG, Bayer MaterialScience, PPG Industries Inc., Asahi Glass Corporation, Corning Incorporated, Teijin Limited, Sisecam Automotive Bulgaria EAD, Trinseo PLC, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd, Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd, Guardian Industries, Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, Gentex Corporation, Pilkington Brothers Limited, Vitro SAB de CV, Glaston Corporation, Dongguan Benson Automobile Glass Co.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive glazing market in 2025. The regions covered in the automotive glazing market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive glazing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive glazing market consists of sales of polycarbonate rear windshields, laminated rear lighting, tempered sidelines, and sunroofs. 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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