The automotive glazing market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• The automotive glazing market has also shown strong growth, expected to increase from $21.46 billion in 2024 to $23.02 billion in 2025, at a CAGR of 7.3%.
The growth can be attributed to the focus on reducing vehicle weight to improve fuel efficiency, rising consumer demand for vehicles, the growing importance of acoustic comfort, greater awareness of UV radiation's harmful effects, and increasing environmental consciousness.
The automotive glazing market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• The automotive glazing market is set to experience significant growth, reaching $30.08 billion by 2029 at a CAGR of 6.9%.
This growth is attributed to rapid urbanization, automotive aftermarket expansion, rising demand for luxury and premium vehicles, global production trends, and the growth of electric and hybrid vehicles. Trends include stringent safety regulations, advanced glazing technologies, smart glass innovations, infrastructure development, and manufacturing improvements.
The automotive glazing market is expected to grow due to increasing vehicle production. Rising investments in vehicle technology and consumer demand for sustainable transportation are contributing to higher vehicle production. Automotive glazing improves safety, comfort, and aesthetics by enhancing visibility, reducing noise, and providing UV protection. The European Automobile Manufacturers Association reported that global vehicle production increased by 5.7% in 2022, reaching 85.4 million units. Thus, the rising production of vehicles is contributing to the growth of the automotive glazing market.
The automotive glazing market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Type: Single Glazing, Double Glazing, Triple Low-E glazing
2) By Material: Laminated, Tempered, Polycarbonate (PB)
3) By Technology: Sun Control Glazing, Hydrophobic Glazing, Switchable Glazing, Conventional
4) By Application: Windscreen, Sidelight, Bakelite
5) By Sales Channel: Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), Aftermarket
Subsegments:
1) By Single Glazing: Tempered Single Glazing, Laminated Single Glazing, Clear Single Glazing, Tinted Single Glazing, Safety Glass Single Glazing
2) By Double Glazing: Insulated Double Glazing, Acoustic Double Glazing, Low-E Coated Double Glazing, Solar-Control Double Glazing, Heat-Reflective Double Glazing
3) By Triple Low-E Glazing: Triple Low-E Glazing For Heat Insulation, Triple Glazing With Acoustic Properties, Triple Glazing With Uv Protection, High-Performance Triple Glazing For Electric Vehicles (EVS), Triple Glazing With Smart Glass Features (Electrochromic)
Companies in the automotive glazing market are integrating solar power generation into automotive glass to provide a competitive edge. This innovation harnesses solar energy, which can power vehicle systems or extend the range of electric vehicles. In March 2024, AGC Automotive Europe S.A. introduced a photovoltaic panoramic sunroof for passenger vehicles, capable of generating up to 380 W of power, depending on the surface area for solar cells, and using high-efficiency solar cells.
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
• Webasto Thermo & Comfort
• Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited
• Gentex Corporation
• Pilkington Brothers Limited
• Vitro SAB de CV
• Glaston Corporation
• Chi Mei Corporation
• Dongguan Benson Automobile Glass Co
• KRD Sicherheitstechnik GmbH
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive glazing market in 2024. The regions covered in the automotive glazing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.