Advanced Glass Market Report 2026

The advanced glass market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $75.62 billion in 2025 to $80.89 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to initial use of tempered and laminated glass in electronics, rise in building safety regulations, growing adoption of solar control materials, expansion in automotive glazing advancements, increasing demand for scratch resistant surfaces.

The advanced glass market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $109.91 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising use of smart glass solutions, growing demand for high efficiency consumer electronics, expansion of ev automotive displays, increasing integration of advanced coatings, growing requirement for sustainable construction materials. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of energy efficient glass in electronics, rising demand for high durability glass for consumer devices, growing adoption of advanced glass in solar control applications, expansion of specialty glass in automotive displays and sensors, development of high performance coatings for enhanced strength.

The anticipated growth in green buildings is poised to significantly drive the expansion of the advanced glass market in the foreseeable future. Green buildings, designed and constructed to sustain or enhance the quality of life in their surroundings, can greatly benefit from advanced architectural glass. This specialized glass can aid building projects in obtaining credit points across six Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) categories. Its utilization within green buildings contributes to a simultaneous reduction in energy consumption for heating, cooling, and artificial lighting. Illustrating this trend, the US Green Building Council (USGBC) reported in January 2023 that over 100,000 Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-certified projects, covering more than 11 billion gross square feet, have received approval globally. Additionally, in the US, over 5,000 more projects were LEED certified in Q3 2022, with an additional 8,800 project registrations made in 2022. Hence, the proliferation of green buildings serves as a key driver propelling the advanced glass market.

Major companies in the advanced glass market are focusing on innovations like scratch resistance, which offers twice the durability compared to other lithium aluminosilicate cover glasses. Scratch resistance refers to a material's ability to endure surface scratches or abrasions that could compromise its appearance, texture, or functionality. For example, in June 2024, Corning Inc., a US-based technology company, launched Gorilla Glass 7i, specifically designed for mid-range and budget smartphones. This new glass technology provides enhanced drop protection and double the scratch resistance compared to similar products. It is engineered to offer the same durability as premium devices, meeting the needs of modern displays like OLED screens, while also being sustainable and accessible to a broader range of consumers.

In March 2024, Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions LLC, a U.S.-based provider of architectural glass and aluminum solutions, acquired American Insulated Glass (AIG) for an undisclosed sum. This acquisition allows Trulite to expand its presence in the Midwest and East Coast markets, increase capacity, and broaden its product portfolio, particularly for residential applications. American Insulated Glass (AIG), based in the U.S., manufactures insulated and fabricated glass products for both commercial and residential glazing markets.

Major companies operating in the advanced glass market are Saint-Gobain S.A., PPG Industries Inc., AGC Inc., Corning Inc., Hoya Corporation, Guardian Industries LLC, Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, Schott AG, Vitro S.A.B. de C.V., Gentex Corporation, Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ohara Corporation, Central Glass Co., Ferro Corporation, China Glass Holdings Limited, Cardinal Glass Industries, Sisecam Group, Euroglas GmbH, Abrisa Technologies Inc., Sumita Optical Glass Inc., Technical Glass Products Inc.

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 silica, specialty coatings, and processed glass materials have raised production costs for advanced glass manufacturers and disrupted the supply chain, especially in Asia-Pacific regions that dominate raw material sourcing and fabrication. These tariff impacts are most evident in electronics, automotive, and construction applications that rely on high-performance engineered glass. Despite the challenges, tariffs are encouraging domestic manufacturing investments, promoting local material sourcing, and accelerating innovations in energy efficient and durable glass technologies.

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Advanced glass encompasses specially engineered glass types designed to enhance durability, robustness, and energy efficiency. It is formulated from a blend of pure silica, natural gas, iron, and sodium carbonate, contributing to improved performance in electronic applications.

The key categories of advanced glass include laminated glass, tempered glass, ceramic glass, and others. Laminated glass, a variant of safety glass, features a plastic layer wedged between multiple glass layers. Applications span solar control, safety and security, optics and lighting, and high-performance functions, finding utility in construction, infrastructure, automotive, electronics, and various sectors.North America was the largest region in the advanced glass market in 2025. The regions covered in the advanced glass market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the advanced glass market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The advanced glass market consists of sales of smart glasses, nanochannel glass, security glass, bioactive glass, self-cleaning glass, and ultra-thin 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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