Energy Efficient Glass Market Report 2026

The energy efficient glass market size has grown steadily in recent years. It will grow from $30.96 billion in 2025 to $32.1 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.7%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to initial adoption of low-e coatings, growth in energy-efficient building designs, early development of insulated glass units, increasing use of coated glazing in commercial spaces, expansion of automotive glazing technologies.

The energy efficient glass market size is expected to see steady growth in the next few years. It will grow to $38.09 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 smart glass solutions, stricter energy conservation regulations, expansion of green building certifications, development of advanced multi-layer glazing technologies, growth in solar-integrated glass applications. Major trends in the forecast period include adoption of eco-friendly coated glass solutions, implementation of automated smart glass manufacturing, expansion of IoT-integrated building glazing systems, development of autonomous glass inspection technologies, advancement of next-generation visual experience glass coatings.

The anticipated growth in the energy-efficient glass market is expected to be propelled by the rapid expansion of building and construction-related activities. Construction activities encompass various actions related to installations, repairs, maintenance, or similar operations on land, involving the use of vehicles, cranes, transportation of building supplies, and the anchoring or shoring of rocks. Energy-efficient glass plays a crucial role in shielding building interiors from harmful ultraviolet (UV) and infrared (IR) rays, offering improved thermal comfort in diverse weather conditions. For example, data from June 2023, provided by the United States Census Bureau, indicates that construction spending amounted to $566.7 billion in the first four months of 2023, reflecting a 6.1% increase compared to the same period in 2022. Hence, the rapid expansion of building and construction-related activities continues to drive the energy-efficient glass market.

Major companies in the energy-efficient glass market are focusing on technological advancements, such as low-emissivity (low-E) glass, to enhance thermal performance, reduce energy consumption, and improve overall sustainability in building designs. Low-E glass features a special coating that reflects infrared light, which enhances insulation by retaining heat in the winter and blocking it in the summer. This technology significantly lowers energy consumption in buildings. For example, in March 2024, Saint-Gobain Glass Deutschland GmbH, an India-based manufacturing company, launched COOL-LITE SKN 175, a range of selective solar control coatings. COOL-LITE SKN 175 offers notable advantages for modern architectural applications, achieving a selectivity of 2.0. It allows for 70% light transmission while effectively reducing solar heat gain by 50%, thus enhancing energy efficiency. This makes it an ideal choice for creating comfortable indoor environments with ample natural light, contributing to both aesthetic appeal and sustainability in building design.

In January 2023, Corning Incorporated, a US-based energy-efficient glass manufacturer, entered into a collaboration with PGT Innovations to advance innovative glass technologies. This collaboration not only strengthens PGT Innovations' market position but also contributes to achieving their goal of consistently producing premium, high-quality products that enhance people's lives. PGT Innovations is a US-based manufacturer specializing in windows and doors.

Major companies operating in the energy efficient glass market are Saint-Gobain SA, PPG Industries Inc., AGC Inc., Corning Incorporated, DuPont de Nemours Inc, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd, Şişecam, Guardian Industries Holdings, Cardinal Glass Industries Inc., Andersen Corporation, Schott AG, CSG Holding Co. Ltd., Atrium Windows and Doors Inc., Associated Materials Inc., Asahi India Glass Ltd (AIS), Metro Performance Glass, Champion Window Mfg. & Supply Co. LLC, International Window Corporation, YKK AP America Inc., ViWinTech Windows & Doors Inc., Vitro Architectural Glass, Croft LLC, Abrisa Technologies., NT Window Inc, Inline Fiberglass Ltd, Morley Glass & Glazing Ltd., Smartglass International Ltd., RavenWindow, Capitol Glass Company 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 have influenced the energy-efficient glass market by increasing costs for imported glass substrates, metal coatings, processing chemicals, and manufacturing machinery. Construction, automotive, and solar industries in North America, Europe, and Asia-Pacific face higher procurement costs and extended production timelines. Nonetheless, tariffs are boosting investment in regional coating facilities, encouraging domestic sourcing of glass materials, and supporting innovation in high-performance, cost-effective energy-efficient glazing technologies.

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Energy-efficient glass is specially treated or coated glass designed to reduce heat transfer and improve insulation. It enhances energy conservation in buildings by lowering heating and cooling costs while maximizing the use of natural light.

The primary categories of energy-efficient glass include annealed glass, toughened glass (commonly known as tempered glass), and others. Toughened glass is a safety glass variety produced by carefully controlling chemical or thermal processes applied to annealed glass. Various types of coating, such as soft coat and hard coat, are utilized, and different glazing options include triple glazing, double glazing, and single glazing. Energy-efficient glass finds applications across various industries, including construction, automotive, solar panels, and others.North America was the largest region in the energy-efficient glass market in 2025. The regions covered in the energy efficient 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 energy efficient glass market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The energy-efficient glass market consists of sales of coated glass, tinted glass, double-glazed units, and vacuum 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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