Tempered Glass Global Market Report 2026

Tempered glass, an exceptionally robust glass variant approximately four times stronger than regular annealed glass, is created through the thermal treatment of annealed glass. This process induces compressive stresses of 11,000-20,000 psi on the surface and ensures edge compression of no less than 9,700 psi. It is extensively utilized in modern architecture due to its notable strength and safety attributes.

The primary shapes of tempered glass include flat tempered glass and bent tempered glass. These variations find widespread applications in architectural designs, revolving doors, and vehicle windshields. Market segmentation by type includes plain tempered glass and colored tempered glass, while segmentation by end-use industry encompasses automotive, construction, electrical and electronics, and other industries. In the automotive sector, tempered glass is extensively applied in side windows, windshields, back windows, and sunroofs. Meanwhile, in the construction industry, it is commonly employed in balusters, escalators, staircases, handrails, partitions, sliding doors, and decorative panels for interior design.

Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.

Tariffs on tempered glass have disrupted supply chains and increased costs for both flat and bent glass segments, particularly affecting automotive and construction industries in asia-pacific, europe, and north america. The tariffs have slowed adoption in key markets, but have also driven local manufacturing, encouraged cost-optimized production, and promoted innovations in specialty and high-strength tempered glass.

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The tempered glass market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $66.7 billion in 2025 to $71.26 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising automotive production, growing urban infrastructure development, increasing use of safety glass in buildings, early adoption in electrical and electronics industry, demand for clear and low iron tempered glass.

The tempered glass market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $92.79 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in glass strengthening techniques, increasing use of bent and specialty tempered glass, rising automotive and construction demand, growth in electrical and electronics applications, adoption of reflective, frosted, and tinted tempered glass. Major trends in the forecast period include growing use in automotive applications, increasing adoption in modern construction, rising demand for colored and specialty glass, expansion of electrical and electronics applications, enhanced safety and strength standards.

Anticipated growth in the automobile industry is set to contribute to the expansion of the tempered glass market. Encompassing the creation, development, production, marketing, and sale of various vehicles, including automobiles, trucks, motorbikes, and buses, the automobile industry is incorporating tempered glass in applications such as windshields, side windows, and sunroofs. This is attributed to tempered glass's enhanced safety features, durability, and resistance to shattering. A report by Cox Automotive in June 2023 estimates a substantial 11. 6% annual increase in car sales volume, reaching 7. 65 million units in the first half of 2023. Consequently, the burgeoning automobile industry is a significant driver for the tempered glass market.

Major companies in the tempered glass market are increasingly focusing on developing innovative products, such as anisotropy-free tempered glass, to meet the evolving demands of architecture. This type of glass is heat-treated but designed to eliminate the undesirable optical effects of anisotropies, offering a clearer visual quality without the birefringent patterns and distortions common in standard tempered glass. For example, in September 2023, sedak GmbH & Co. KG, a German glass processing company, introduced sedak tempered+. This product features an advanced tempering process that removes anisotropies, giving architects and developers tempered glass with superior optical properties from every angle and under various lighting conditions. This innovation not only enhances the visual appeal but also maintains the strength and durability required for architectural use, setting new benchmarks in design.

In July 2024, Fenzi Group SpA, an Italian chemical company specializing in glass processing solutions, acquired Thermoseal Group Limited for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition is part of Fenzi Group's strategy to enhance global growth by leveraging Thermoseal's expertise and innovative insulated glass solutions, particularly the Thermoflex flexible spacer product. The move will enable Fenzi to broaden its product offerings, encourage collaboration and innovation, and reinforce its position in the insulated glass industry. Thermoseal Group Limited, based in the UK, manufactures components for insulated glass.

Major companies operating in the tempered glass market report are Saint-Gobain SA, Dlubak Specialty Glass Corporation, Guardian Industries Corp., Asahi Glass Co. Ltd., PPG Industries Inc., AFG Industries Inc., Pilkington Brothers Limited, Cardinal Glass Industries Inc., Shanghai Northglass Technology & Industry Co. Ltd., AYG Coating Glass Co. Ltd., Abrisa Technologies Co., Airxcel Inc., Asahimas Flat Glass Tbk, GSC Glass Ltd., Hindustan National Glass & Industries Limited, Koch Industries Inc., Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd., Press Glass Holding SA, Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS, Vitro Corp., Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, Schott AG, Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington Glass Group Co. Ltd., Euroglas GmbH, Huihua Glass Co. Ltd., Jinjing Group Co. Ltd., Luoyang Glass Company Limited, Shandong Jinjing Science and Technology Stock Co. Ltd., Shandong Yaohua Glass Co. Ltd., Sisecam Flat Glass Ltd., Taiwan Glass Industry Corp., Tianjin CSG Architectural Glass Co. Ltd., Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions LLC, Viracon Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the tempered glass market in 2025.Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the tempered glass market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

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

The tempered glass market consists of sales of clear tempered glass, frosted tempered glass, tinted tempered glass, and reflective tempered glass. 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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This report focuses tempered glass market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Plain Glass; Colored Glass
• 2) By Shape: Flat Tempered Glass; Bent Tempered Glass
• 3) By End Use Industry: Automotive; Construction; Electrical And Electronics; Other End Use Industries
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Plain Glass: Clear Tempered Glass; Low Iron Tempered Glass
• 2) By Colored Glass: Tinted Tempered Glass; Reflective Tempered Glass; Frosted Tempered Glass
• Companies Mentioned: Saint-Gobain SA; Dlubak Specialty Glass Corporation; Guardian Industries Corp.; Asahi Glass Co. Ltd.; PPG Industries Inc.; AFG Industries Inc.; Pilkington Brothers Limited; Cardinal Glass Industries Inc.; Shanghai Northglass Technology & Industry Co. Ltd.; AYG Coating Glass Co. Ltd.; Abrisa Technologies Co.; Airxcel Inc.; Asahimas Flat Glass Tbk; GSC Glass Ltd.; Hindustan National Glass & Industries Limited; Koch Industries Inc.; Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd.; Press Glass Holding SA; Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS; Vitro Corp.; Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd.; Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited; Schott AG; Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington Glass Group Co. Ltd.; Euroglas GmbH; Huihua Glass Co. Ltd.; Jinjing Group Co. Ltd.; Luoyang Glass Company Limited; Shandong Jinjing Science and Technology Stock Co. Ltd.; Shandong Yaohua Glass Co. Ltd.; Sisecam Flat Glass Ltd.; Taiwan Glass Industry Corp.; Tianjin CSG Architectural Glass Co. Ltd.; Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions LLC; Viracon Inc.
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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• Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.
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