Flat Glass Shaping & Processing in the UK - Industry Research Report

Open window: Industry revenue is forecast to rise in 2022-23 due to increasing demand from residential construction

Processed glass products have a huge variety of applications and are a crucial element of buildings and vehicles. Construction and automotive industries are the key markets for glass products, and demand is tied to levels of activity in these markets, which tend to run procyclical to the wider economy. Most glass processors operate on a small scale, though there are a handful of larger operators, some of which have operations spanning the whole supply chain throughout European markets.

Firms in this industry specialise in processing flat glass. This involves shaping, etching, bending and bonding. The industry produces higher value products used predominantly for architectural and automotive glazing, or in decorative furnishing.

This report covers the scope, size, disposition and growth of the industry including the key sensitivities and success factors. Also included are five year industry forecasts, growth rates and an analysis of the industry key players and their market shares.