The glass manufacturing market has seen considerable growth due to a variety of factors.
• In the past few years, the size of the glass manufacturing market has seen significant expansion. It is projected to rise from $178.58 billion in 2024 to $187.58 billion in 2025, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.0%.
The substantial growth during the historical period can be ascribed to factors such as the increase in glass recycling, cultural and ornamental trends, advancements in insulation and energy conservation, the enactment of health and safety regulations, and the use of glass in electronics and displays.
The glass manufacturing market is expected to maintain its strong growth trajectory in upcoming years.
• Expectations for the glass manufacturing market forecast an intensifying surge in growth in the coming years, with predictions suggesting a $238.3 billion value in 2029, expanding at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%.
The driving forces behind this growth during the forecast period are the advent of smart glass, green materials and energy efficiency, urbanization and advances in infrastructure, the growing electronics and display market, as well as leaps in automotive glass technology. Predominate trends for the forecast period incorporate shifts in consumer preferences and decor styles, the swell in the automotive industry, the allure of customization and flexibility in design, the increasing pace of urbanization and infrastructural developments, and the surge in demand from the electronics and display sectors.
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The surge in the need for consumer electronics and substantial capital ventures into infrastructural development are projected to augment the glass production market. The ongoing digital transformation has fuelled a rise in the consumption of electronic devices. Factors such as the expansion of the middle-class demographic, climbing levels of disposable income, and reduced prices of electronics bolster the expansion of the market. Moreover, the easing of lockdown restrictions has sparked a surge in infrastructure projects, which have in turn boosted the quality of economic growth by promoting innovation and optimizing industrial structures. For instance, the India Brand Equity Foundation published a report in April 2022 stating that the consumer electronics and appliances sector could potentially more than double, showcasing expected growth to $21.18 billion by 2025 from $9.84 billion in 2021. Furthermore, an additional report by the same foundation suggests that by 2022, India is anticipated to be the third largest construction market globally. Hence, the escalating consumer electronics demand coupled with significant infrastructural investments act as key drivers in the expansion of the glass production market.
The glass manufacturing market covered in this report is segmented –
1) By Product: Container Glass, Flat Glass, Fiber Glass, Other Products
2) By Application: Packaging, Construction, Transportation, Electrical And Electronics, Telecommunication, Other Applications
Subsegments:
1) By Container Glass: Bottles, Jars, Other Packaging Glass
2) By Flat Glass: Architectural Glass, Automotive Glass, Solar Glass
3) By Fiber Glass: Glass Fiber Reinforcement, Insulation Products
4) By Other Products: Specialty Glass, Glass Ceramics
Major firms within the glass manufacturing industry are prioritizing the development of glass tubing to improve the safety and dependability of products in pharmaceutical applications. Glass tubing, a hollow cylindrical segment of glass, is utilized in a range of applications such as medicinal, scientific, and industrial uses, often acting as vessels or ducts for fluids and gases. For example, SCHOTT, a manufacturing organization based in Germany, introduced FIOLAX® Pro glass tubing in October 2023. This product offers enhanced chemical resistance and superior mechanical features, making it ideal for crucial roles in medication storage and management. This innovation intends to satisfy the demanding criteria of the pharmaceutical sector, ensuring the glass can endure various sterilization methods and preserve the integrity of the contained products. The focus on superior quality glass tubing stems from the requirement for secure packaging solutions that safeguard delicate medications and maintain their integrity throughout the distribution network.
Major companies operating in the glass manufacturing market include:
• Pilkington Group Limited
• Saint Gobain
• ThermoFisher Scientific
• Nippon Sheet Glass
• PPG Industries
• Corning Incorporated
• O-I Glass
• Smart Glass Country
• Fuyao Glass Industry Group
• Schott AG
• Vitro
• Pella Corp.
• Libbey Inc.
• Anchor Glass Container Corporation
• China Glass Holdings
• Viracon
• Borosil Glass Works Ltd.
• Sichuan Shubo Group
• Cornwall Glass
• Gardner Glass Products
• Guardian Glass LLC
• Fenton Art Glass Company
• MCGRORY GLASS INC.
• Nathan Allan Glass Studios Inc.
• Pegasus Glassworks Inc.
• Technical Glass Products Inc.
• Beijing Glass Group
• Wuhan Changli Glass
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the glass manufacturing market in 2024. The regions covered in the glass manufacturing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.