Automotive Glass Market Report 2024

The automotive glass market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $20.13 billion in 2023 to $21.49 billion in 2024 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth observed in the historical period can be attributed to several factors, advancements in safety regulations, innovations in glass technology, increasing vehicle production, rising consumer demand for comfort and aesthetics, growth in the automotive aftermarket, the proliferation of electric vehicles, and economic development in emerging markets.

The automotive glass market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $28.12 billion in 2028 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. In the forecast period, growth is expected due to several factors, advancements in vehicle design, rising demand for electric and autonomous vehicles, increased emphasis on safety and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), growing automotive production, stringent regulations on vehicle emissions and safety, expanding automotive aftermarket services, and technological innovations in smart glass and lightweight materials. Key trends anticipated during this period include the integration of smart glass technology, increased adoption of lightweight and eco-friendly materials, enhanced use of solar control glass, growth in panoramic sunroof installations, advancements in augmented reality windshield displays, rising demand for acoustic glazing, and the incorporation of ADAS-compatible glass.

The automotive glass market is expected to grow due to the rising demand for passenger and commercial vehicles. Passenger vehicles, including cars, are designed mainly for transporting people, while commercial vehicles, such as vans, trucks, and buses, are used for business and transportation purposes. This increasing demand is driven by economic growth, urbanization, and improved consumer confidence, which boost transportation needs. Automotive glass is essential in these vehicles for visibility, protection from external elements, and structural support. For example, the International Energy Agency reported in February 2023 that the sale of electric passenger cars rose from 1.3 million to 1.5 million in emerging economies and from 2.2 million to 3.8 million in advanced economies. Additionally, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) noted in April 2024 that new commercial vehicle registrations saw significant growth in 2023, with vans increasing by 14.6%, trucks by 16.3%, and buses by 19.4%. Therefore, the growing demand for passenger and commercial vehicles will drive the automotive glass market.

Leading companies in the automotive glass market are forming strategic partnerships to develop advanced automotive immersive displays that enhance driver experience and vehicle safety. Strategic partnerships involve companies leveraging each other's strengths and resources for mutual benefit. For instance, in July 2021, Corning Inc., a US-based automotive glass technology company, partnered with Hyundai Motor Group, a South Korean automotive manufacturer, to launch automotive glass solutions in a new augmented reality head-up display. This partnership aims to provide immersive and interactive driving experiences using advanced AR technology integrated into vehicles.

In April 2022, One Equity Partners, a US-based private equity firm, acquired PGW Auto Glass for $362 million. This acquisition allows One Equity Partners to establish a strong position as an aftermarket glass distributor by integrating PGW Auto Glass's business. PGW Auto Glass is a US-based manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket automotive glass.

Major companies operating in the automotive glass market are Saint-Gobain S.A., Magna International Inc., Asahi Glass Co Ltd, Corning Incorporated, Samvardhana Motherson, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd, Webasto Group, Guardian Industries Corp, Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları, Gentex Corporation, Vitro S.A.B. de C.V., Taiwan Glass Ind Corp., Central Glass Co. Ltd., Pittsburgh Glass Works Auto Glass LLC, Carlex Glass America LLC, Shenzhen Benson Automobile Glass Co. Ltd., Suyog Glass Industries, Magnum Tuff India Pvt Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive glass market in 2023. The regions covered in the automotive glass market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the automotive glass market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

Automotive glass encompasses all glass components used in vehicles for both functional and aesthetic purposes, including specialized glass for panoramic roofs and rearview mirrors. These components enhance vehicle design and contribute to safety, visibility, and overall passenger comfort.

The primary products of automotive glass are tempered glass, laminated glass, and others. Tempered glass, which is safety glass that has been heat-treated to increase its strength and ensure it shatters into small, less dangerous pieces upon impact, is used in various vehicles, including passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles. Applications include windshields, sidelites, sunroofs, and backlites. The automotive glass market serves end uses such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket.

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The automotive glass market consists of sales of acoustic glass, solar control glass, privacy glass, heated glass, HUD (head-up display) glass, and polycarbonate glazing. 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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