PUBLISHER: The Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1297757
PUBLISHER: The Freedonia Group | PRODUCT CODE: 1297757
Global demand for flat glass is forecast to increase 4.9% per year to 14.3 billion square meters in 2027. In value terms, sales of fabricated flat glass will rise 7.7% per year to $145 billion. Growth will be driven by the solar energy market, as continued rapid expansion of solar module manufacturing will fuel ongoing gains in demand for cover glass. Demand will be further supported by rising building construction activity and a rebound in motor vehicle manufacturing from low 2022 levels.
This report covers the global flat glass market by market and region. Demand, production, and net exports are presented in square meter terms, with production also presented in metric ton terms. Demand for fabricated flat glass is also presented in dollar terms. Float glass manufacturing capacity is presented in metric tons per day.
Demand by market is presented for:
Architectural
Motor vehicle
Solar Energy
Other Markets
Demand is presented for 20 countries in the following regions:
North America
Central and South America
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Asia/Pacific
Africa/Mideast
Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the global flat glass market, including key trends in markets and regions. Historical data are provided for 2012, 2017, and 2022 for demand, production, and net exports, with forecasts for 2027 and 2032. Historical market volatility is also addressed. Data are provided in square meter terms. Demand for fabricated flat glass is presented in dollar terms. Also provided is year-end 2022 float glass manufacturing capacity in metric tons per day terms. Also included is an analysis of key industry players and their global market shares and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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