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PUBLISHER: The Business Research Company | PRODUCT CODE: 1704187
Dynamic glazing refers to advanced glass technologies that adjust their light transmission properties based on environmental conditions or manual control. These systems can adapt to changes in sunlight and heat, enhancing energy efficiency, comfort, and occupant well-being in buildings.
The main technologies used in dynamic glazing include polymer dispersed liquid crystals (PDLC), suspended particle devices, photochromic, thermochromic, and electrochromic systems. PDLC technology combines liquid crystals with a polymer matrix, allowing the glass to switch between transparent and opaque states when an electric field is applied. This technology is often used for privacy control and decorative purposes in windows and displays. Dynamic glazing technologies are employed in various applications, including daylighting performance, glare control, energy savings, and heat management, across industries such as construction, automotive, and aerospace.
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The dynamic glazing market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $3.65 billion in 2024 to $3.9 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to increasing energy costs, government regulations on energy efficiency, growing environmental awareness, urbanization and infrastructure development, and high-performance building standards.
The dynamic glazing market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $5.04 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to the development of smart cities, demand for adaptive and responsive architecture, a growing focus on occupant comfort, a rising need for sustainable construction practices, and a rising demand for green buildings. Major trends in the forecast period include the adoption of photochromic materials, thermochromic technology integration, solar control glass applications, increased adoption of the Internet of Things (IoT), and the integration of artificial intelligence in building design.
The growth of the dynamic glazing market is expected to be driven by rising investments in construction. These investments are increasing due to factors such as urbanization, economic growth, and the demand for modern infrastructure and housing. Dynamic glazing contributes to construction investments by improving energy efficiency, reducing operational costs, and supporting sustainable building practices. For example, the World Bank reported in July 2022 that infrastructure investments in low- and middle-income countries saw a significant rebound, with private sector commitments reaching $91.7 billion across 263 projects in 2022, a 23% increase from $74.5 billion in 2021. Thus, the rising investments in construction are fueling the growth of the dynamic glazing market.
Key players in the dynamic glazing market are focusing on developing innovative solutions to gain a competitive edge. One such advancement is privacy glass technology, which allows glass to switch between transparent and opaque states, enhancing privacy in residential, commercial, and automotive applications. For instance, in August 2023, Kolbe Windows & Doors, a U.S.-based provider of windows and doors, introduced Smart Privacy Glass. This product uses polymer dispersed liquid crystal (PDLC) films to switch from opaque to transparent and can be controlled via a touch panel, remote, or home automation system. Available in white or gray, this technology enhances privacy and security while aligning with market trends for sustainability, daylighting, and smart home features.
In March 2024, Glass Dyenamics Inc., a US-based company specializing in dynamic glass solutions, formed a partnership with Davis Window & Door to distribute its dynamic glass technology to the residential market. This collaboration is driving innovation in glass solutions, transforming architectural possibilities, and promoting broader involvement in the clean energy transition. Davis Window & Door is a US-based company that focuses on windows and doors.
Major companies operating in the dynamic glazing market are Saint-Gobain S.A., Merck KGaA, PPG Industries Inc, AGC Flat Glass, Guardian Industries Corp., Gentex Corporation, View Inc., Gauzy Ltd, Hitachi Chemical Co Ltd, iGlass Technology Inc, Polytronix Inc, Smartglass International Ltd, HALIO Inc., LTI Smart Glass Inc, Heliotrope Technologies Inc, Chromogenics AB, RavenBrick LLC, Pleotint LLC, Innovative Glass Corp, SWITCH Materials, Scienstry Inc.
Europe was the largest region in the dynamic glazing market in 2024. The regions covered in the dynamic glazing market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the dynamic glazing market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The dynamic glazing market consists of the sale of passive tinting glass, liquid crystal glass (LCG), suspended particle devices (SPD), and smart film. 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.
Dynamic Glazing Global Market Report 2025 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.
This report focuses on dynamic glazing 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.