The global solar control glass market size reached USD 7.1 Billion in 2024. Looking forward, the market is projected to reach USD 14.0 Billion by 2033, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 7.43% during 2025-2033. Rising demand for energy-efficient buildings, rapid urbanization, stringent carbon emission regulations, ongoing technological advancements in glass manufacturing, thriving automotive sector, burgeoning energy costs, and expanding infrastructure development in emerging markets are some of the factors strengthening the market growth.
Solar control glass refers to a kind of glass with a special coating that is precisely manufactured to reduce the extent of heat entering a specific space. The solar control coating on the glass reflects heat from the sun back, outside of the area it has been installed on, such as a building, automotive, or a greenhouse. It significantly reduces the amount of heat that can pass through, thereby providing a more usable and comfortable space. Along with absorbing and reflecting heat, these glasses also filter out light and offer reduced glare, thus maintaining a cozier interior in summers and reducing the need for air-conditioning. A varied range of aesthetics, such as reflective, tinted, and neutral, are offered by different types of solar control glasses. A combination of solar control glasses with LOW-E thermal insulation in dual glazing windows with self-cleaning systems provides optimal temperature all year round.
2. What is the expected growth rate of the global solar control glass market during 2025-2033?
3. What are the key factors driving the global solar control glass market?
4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global solar control glass market?
5. What is the breakup of the global solar control glass market based on the nature?
6. What is the breakup of the global solar control glass market based on the application?
7. What are the key regions in the global solar control glass market?
8. Who are the key players/companies in the global solar control glass market?
Solar control glass refers to a kind of glass with a special coating that is precisely manufactured to reduce the extent of heat entering a specific space. The solar control coating on the glass reflects heat from the sun back, outside of the area it has been installed on, such as a building, automotive, or a greenhouse. It significantly reduces the amount of heat that can pass through, thereby providing a more usable and comfortable space. Along with absorbing and reflecting heat, these glasses also filter out light and offer reduced glare, thus maintaining a cozier interior in summers and reducing the need for air-conditioning. A varied range of aesthetics, such as reflective, tinted, and neutral, are offered by different types of solar control glasses. A combination of solar control glasses with LOW-E thermal insulation in dual glazing windows with self-cleaning systems provides optimal temperature all year round.
Solar Control Glass Market Trends:
The global market is primarily driven by the increasing adoption of solar control glasses in automobiles. Since they reduce the heat load on the vehicle while minimizing the need for air conditioning, this results in higher mileage and reduced fuel consumption. This is further supported by the widespread preference of consumers toward cost-effective and energy-efficient vehicles. Significant demand for solar control glass in residential and commercial buildings due to the rising awareness regarding the high air conditioning costs is also acting as a major growth-inducing factor. In addition to this, rapid urbanization, the escalating concerns regarding carbon dioxide emissions, growing consciousness regarding climate change, and the expansion of smart construction activities are some of the other factors contributing to the market growth across the globe.Market Segmentation:
This report provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the global, regional, and country levels for 2025-2033. The report categorizes the market based on glass type, coating method, nature, and application.Breakup by Glass Type:
- Float Glass
- Heat Strengthened Glass
- Laminated Glass
- Tempered Glass
- Others
Breakup by Coating Method:
- Hard Coated
- Soft Coated
Breakup by Nature:
- Electrochromic
- Photochromic
- Gasochromic
- Others
Breakup by Application:
- Residential
- Commercial
- Automotive
- Others
Breakup by Region:
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- Japan
- India
- South Korea
- Australia
- Indonesia
- Others
- Europe
- Germany
- France
- United Kingdom
- Italy
- Spain
- Russia
- Others
- Latin America
- Brazil
- Mexico
- Others
- Middle East and Africa
Competitive Landscape:
The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players being AGC Inc., arcon Flach- und Sicherheitsglas GmbH & Co. KG, Cardinal Glass Industries Inc., Central Glass Ltd., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Euroglas GmbH, Guardian Industries LLC (Koch Industries Inc.), Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd., PPG Industries Inc., Schott AG, Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington Glass Group Co. Ltd. and Sisecam (Türkiye Is Bankasi A.S.).Key Questions Answered in This Report
1. How big is the solar control glass market?2. What is the expected growth rate of the global solar control glass market during 2025-2033?
3. What are the key factors driving the global solar control glass market?
4. What has been the impact of COVID-19 on the global solar control glass market?
5. What is the breakup of the global solar control glass market based on the nature?
6. What is the breakup of the global solar control glass market based on the application?
7. What are the key regions in the global solar control glass market?
8. Who are the key players/companies in the global solar control glass market?
Table of Contents
1 Preface3 Executive Summary12 Value Chain Analysis14 Price Analysis
2 Scope and Methodology
4 Introduction
5 Global Solar Control Glass Market
6 Market Breakup by Glass Type
7 Market Breakup by Coating Method
8 Market Breakup by Nature
9 Market Breakup by Application
10 Market Breakup by Region
11 SWOT Analysis
13 Porters Five Forces Analysis
15 Competitive Landscape
List of Figures
List of Tables
Companies Mentioned
- AGC Inc.
- arcon Flach- und Sicherheitsglas GmbH & Co. KG
- Cardinal Glass Industries Inc.
- Central Glass Ltd.
- Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A.
- Euroglas GmbH
- Guardian Industries LLC (Koch Industries Inc.)
- Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd.
- PPG Industries Inc.
- Schott AG
- Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington Glass Group Co. Ltd.
- Sisecam (Türkiye Is Bankasi A.S.).
Methodology
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Table Information
| Report Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| No. of Pages | 140 |
| Published | May 2025 |
| Forecast Period | 2024 - 2033 |
| Estimated Market Value ( USD | $ 7.1 Billion |
| Forecasted Market Value ( USD | $ 14 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate | 7.8% |
| Regions Covered | Global |
| No. of Companies Mentioned | 12 |
