Glass and Glass Products Market Report 2026

The glass and glass products market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $211.57 billion in 2025 to $219.27 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising adoption of tempered and laminated glass, growing demand for energy-efficient insulating glass, increasing use of lightweight and high-strength glass, expanding customization in glass designs, increasing demand for anti-reflective and coated glass.

The glass and glass products market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $260.68 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for energy-efficient buildings, growth in smart construction and automotive technologies, increasing adoption of advanced coating and laminated glass, rising need for lightweight and durable glass, expansion of e-commerce and specialized glass distribution. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of tempered and laminated glass, growing demand for energy-efficient insulating glass, increasing use of lightweight and high-strength glass, expanding customization in glass designs, increasing demand for anti-reflective and coated glass.

Growth in the construction and infrastructure sectors is expected to boost the glass and glass products market. These sectors involve the development, maintenance, and repair of essential structures and systems that support modern living and economic activity. Glass is widely used in this space because it is durable, versatile, and suitable for products such as windows, doors, walls, floors, and exterior cladding. For example, in March 2023, Oxford Economics projected that the global value of construction activity would increase from $9.7 trillion in 2022 to $13.9 trillion by 2037, driven largely by major markets including China, the United States, and India. Therefore, the expansion of construction and infrastructure development is contributing to the growth of the glass and glass products market.

Companies in the glass industry are introducing advanced products designed to enhance performance and sustainability, including innovations such as high-performance borosilicate glass tubing. These materials are engineered for greater durability, chemical resistance, and customization, particularly for pharmaceutical applications. For instance, in October 2023, SCHOTT AG launched FIOLAX Pro, an upgraded type I borosilicate glass tubing with improved hydrolytic resistance and a better extractables-and-leachables profile. The product supports growing demand for sustainable, digitally enabled manufacturing by incorporating green-energy production and offering an online configurator for customized solutions.

In October 2025, the Madhvani Group, a diversified conglomerate based in Uganda, acquired Hindusthan National Glass & Industries Limited for $248 million. Through this acquisition, the Madhvani Group aims to expand its footprint in the container glass manufacturing sector, improve operational efficiency, and pursue strategic growth opportunities in India. Hindusthan National Glass & Industries Limited is an India-based manufacturer of container glass products.

Major companies operating in the glass and glass products market report are Guardian Industries Corp., Central Glass Co. Ltd., Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd., Schott AG, China Glass Holdings Ltd., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA, Asahi Glass Company, Corning Incorporated, Vitro S.A.B. de C.V., Asahi India Glass Limited, Cardinal Glass Industries Inc., Dillmeier Glass Co., Cornwall Glass Ltd., McGrory Glass Inc., Owens-Illinois Inc., Fuyao Glass Industry Group, Pilkington Group Limited, Viracon Inc., Oldcastle Glass Inc., AGC Inc., Euroglas GmbH, Sisecam Group, PPG Flat Glass Inc., Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions LLC.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the glass and glass products market in 2025. The regions covered in the glass and glass products market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the glass and glass products market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The glass and glass products market consists of sales of obscured glass, float glass, tinted glass, heat strengthened glass, annealed glass, and mirrored 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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