Automotive Glazing Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Competition, Opportunity and Forecast, 2016-2026 Segmented By Product (Tempered Glass, Laminated Glass and Polycarbonate), By Application (Front Windshield, Sidelite, Rear Windshield and Sunroof), By Vehicle Type (Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicles and Medium & Heavy Commercial Vehicle), By Region
Published Date: May - 2025 | Publisher: MIR | No of Pages: 320 | Industry: Automotive | Format: Report available in PDF / Excel Format
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The global automotive glazing market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.55% over the forecast period to reach USD24,353.29 million by 2026.
The market is expected to grow due to the rising production of vehicles, driven by the high demand for passenger vehicles for transportation and commercial vehicles for logistics. Automotive glazing is a laminated/toughened (tampered)/polycarbonate glass component utilized in the vehicle for the front and rear windshield, sidelite and sunroof to offer wind and sound resistance when driving a vehicle. Increasing concern regarding vehicle safety is one of the major factors supporting the investment by automotive players over glazing and thus is contributing to the growth of the automotive glazing market during the next five years.
Automotive glazing has a direct correlation with the manufacturing figures of vehicles, and with OEM brands boosting their manufacturing capacity, the automotive glazing market is set to witness explosive growth in the near future. Global automobile production, as per the International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers, was approximately 77.62 million units in 2020. On top of that, electric vehicle demand is rising at a tremendous pace. The worldwide EV sales in the year 2020 were approximately 3.10 million units and 2.65 million units have been sold during the first half of 2021 alone. Further, owing to several emission norms that have been put in place across numerous countries, utilisation of diesel vehicles particularly cars is seeing a slow-down which is leading to early scrappage of such vehicles before they could finish their entire lifeline. Such situation is forcefully supporting the development of EV manufacturing at a significantly higher pace than ever before, which is likely to propel the market of automotive glazing in the coming five years as well.
The COVID-19 pandemic has negatively affected retail store sales. Majority of the showrooms and factories were shut down, as reported by the Organisation Internationale des Constructeurs d'Automobiles (OICA), 77.9 million motor vehicle cars were sold across the globe in the year 2020 compared to 90.4 million cars in the year 2019, with a year-on-year drop of 13.80%. Apart from that, international trade suffered a stagnation. All these have had a negative impact on the growth of the world's automotive glazing market.
Growth of Automotive Glazing Market Due to Rising Safety Concerns
According to the World Health Organization, approximately 1.3 million people die each year because of road traffic crashes. Such incidents have increased awareness among consumers regarding vehicle safety and hence demand for safe vehicles, which is aiding the investment from automotive OEM brands on better quality products. Since automotive glazing market is safety oriented, it is susceptible to grow owing to growing safety concerns among the common people.
Addition of Sunroof Window and C-Pillar Windows are Aiding the Growth of Automotive Glazing Market
The trend for premiumization by automotive manufacturers has witnessed an increase in the past few years. In most of the upcoming sports utility vehicles and sedan cars, sunroof is the added element apart from standard glazing offered. Incorporation of sunroofs in the vehicles especially in passenger cars is a common trend witnessed in the market. In addition to that, automobile manufacturers are adding a roof support structure made of glazing on either side of the rear window known as the C-pillar window. Initially, C-pillar windows were common in sedan and coupes, however, nowadays, they are also visible in many SUVs, MPVs and hatchbacks. Since customers are moving towards SUVs more generously across the globe, this is aiding the growth of automotive glazing market.
Increase in Weight of Vehicles Due to Glazing
In order to make vehicles ergonomic and mileage friendly, automotive manufacturers around the globe are investing heavily in research & development to reduce the overall weight of the vehicle. Usually, materials used in glazing are Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB) and Polycarbonate (PC). PVB equipped windshields are comparatively heavier than PC equipped windshields which reduces the overall fuel efficiency of the vehicle. PC is light-weight alternative however, price of PC is higher, and hence is utilized in only 2% of the vehicles.
Adoption of Electric Systems in Windshields
Automotive manufacturers keep in mind all the factors that are needed for the vehicle to survive in the weather in the region, while making the vehicle. All conditions are considered at the time of designing. Many automotive manufactures design the vehicle by keeping in mind the cold weather in areas like Canada, Russia, Europe, etc. In all these countries, the major areas are covered with snow which results in the windshield getting covered with snow at wintertime. To tackle the problem, electric systems are being adopted in the windshields that have heating properties which quickly defogs/defrosts the snow that gets on the surface of the windshield and the technology used in these windshields is electrochromic which is used for adjustment of light transmission. All these new features are increasing the demand for glazing in vehicles.
Market Segmentation
The automotive glazing market is segmented by product, application, vehicle type, and region. Key segments include laminated and tempered glass, windshields, sidelites, backlites, sunroofs, passenger vehicles, commercial vehicles, and regional breakdowns like Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America.
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1. By Product Type
- Laminated Glass Known for safety features and enhanced visibility.
- Tempered Glass Used in backlite and other applications due to its strength and durability.
- Polycarbonate Used in certain applications like sunroofs and for its lightweight and impact-resistant properties.
2. By Application
- Windshield Critical for safety and visibility.
- Sidelite Growing in importance due to increased safety standards.
- Backlite Larger surface area and higher cost, often found in luxury vehicles.
- Sunroof Increasingly popular in premium and luxury vehicles.
3. By Vehicle Type
- Passenger Vehicles Dominate the market due to high sales volume.
- Light Commercial Vehicles Steady growth driven by demand for crossovers and urban transport.
- Heavy Commercial Vehicles Growth driven by the need for robust and safe long-haul vehicles.
- Electric Vehicles Increasingly important as the industry shifts towards electrification.
4. By Region
- Asia-Pacific Large market share driven by China and India.
- Europe Significant market with strong demand for premium vehicles.
- North America Strong market for passenger vehicles and commercial vehicles.
- Rest of the World Includes regions with growing automotive industries.
5. Other Segments
- By Technology Sun control glazing, hydrophobic glazing, and switchable glazing.
- By Sales Channel OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) and aftermarket.
- Smart Glass Technology and applications like sun control and electrochromic glass.
- By Material Regular glass and smart glass.
Key Automotive Glazing Companies
The following are the leading companies in the automotive glazing market. These companies collectively hold the largest market share and dictate industry trends.
- Central Glass Co., Ltd.
- Corning Incorporated
- Fuyao Group
- KRD Sicherheitstechnik GmbH
- Mitsubishi Electric Corporation
- Pilkington (Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.)
- SABIC
- Saint-Gobain Sekurit
- SCHOTT
- Trinseo
Company Profiles
AGC Inc., Saint-Gobain Group, Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd., Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., Central Glass Co., Ltd., Covestro AG, Corning Incorporated, Webasto Group, etc., are among the major market players in the global platform that lead the market growth of the global automotive glazing market.
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Details |
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Market Size Value in 2020 |
USD15,224.94 Million |
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Revenue Forecast in 2026 |
USD24,353.29 Million |
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US Revenue Forecast in 2026 |
USD2,744.48 Million |
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Growth Rate |
8.55% |
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Base Year |
2020 |
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Historical Years |
2016 – 2020 |
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Estimated Year |
2021 |
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Forecast Period |
2022 – 2026 |
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Quantitative Units |
Revenue in USD Million and CAGR for 2016-2020 and 2021-2026 |
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Report Coverage |
Revenue forecast, company share, competitive landscape, growth factors, and trends |
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Segments Covered |
· Product · Application · Vehicle Type · Region · Company |
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Regional Scope |
Asia-Pacific, Europe, North America, South America and Middle East & Africa |
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Country Scope |
China, India, Japan, South Korea, Australia, France, Germany, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, UAE and Others |
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Key Companies Profiled |
Covestro AG, Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd., AGC Inc., Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd, Corning Incorporated, Webasto Group, Central Glass Co., Ltd., Schott AG, Saint-Gobain Group, Vitro, S.A.B de C.V, etc. |
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