Automotive Glass Global Market Report 2025

The automotive glass market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $21.49 billion in 2024 to $22.74 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to advancements in safety regulations, innovations in glass technology, increasing vehicle production, rising consumer demand for comfort and aesthetics, growth in the automotive aftermarket, the proliferation of electric vehicles, and economic development in emerging markets.

The automotive glass market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $29.19 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to advancements in vehicle design, rising demand for electric and autonomous vehicles, increased emphasis on safety and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), growing automotive production, stringent regulations on vehicle emissions and safety, expanding automotive aftermarket services, and technological innovations in smart glass and lightweight materials. Major trends in the forecast period include the integration of smart glass technology, increasing adoption of lightweight and eco-friendly materials, enhanced use of solar control glass, growth in panoramic sunroof installations, advancements in augmented reality windshield displays, rising demand for acoustic glazing, and the incorporation of advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS) compatible glass.

The forecast of 6.4% growth over the next five years reflects a modest reduction of 0.4% from the previous estimate for this market. This reduction is primarily due to the impact of tariffs between the US and other countries. This is likely to directly affect the US through reduced supply for vehicle manufacturing, as Chinese and Polish glass producers adjust to tariffs, increasing costs for automakers and aftermarket repairs. The effect will also be felt more widely due to reciprocal tariffs and the negative effect on the global economy and trade due to increased trade tensions and restrictions.

The automotive glass market is expected to grow due to the rising demand for passenger and commercial vehicles. Passenger vehicles, including cars, are designed mainly for transporting people, while commercial vehicles, such as vans, trucks, and buses, are used for business and transportation purposes. This increasing demand is driven by economic growth, urbanization, and improved consumer confidence, which boost transportation needs. Automotive glass is essential in these vehicles for visibility, protection from external elements, and structural support. For example, the International Energy Agency reported in February 2023 that the sale of electric passenger cars rose from 1.3 million to 1.5 million in emerging economies and from 2.2 million to 3.8 million in advanced economies. Additionally, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association (ACEA) noted in April 2024 that new commercial vehicle registrations saw significant growth in 2023, with vans increasing by 14.6%, trucks by 16.3%, and buses by 19.4%. Therefore, the growing demand for passenger and commercial vehicles will drive the automotive glass market.

Major companies in the automotive glass market are focusing on technological innovations, such as smart glass technologies, to gain a competitive advantage. Smart glass technologies are materials that can adjust their transparency, tint, or opacity on demand through processes like electrochromic and photochromic techniques. These technologies are used in windows and automotive glass to enhance privacy, reduce glare, and improve energy efficiency. For example, in January 2023, Magna International Inc., a Canada-based glass manufacturer, introduced the ClearView vision technology on the Ram 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty trucks. This advanced system integrates real-time video with traditional mirrors, providing a broader field of view and enhancing safety in challenging driving conditions. ClearView is designed to make heavy-duty vehicles smarter and safer, assisting with complex maneuvers and improving situational awareness.

In April 2022, One Equity Partners, a US-based private equity firm, acquired PGW Auto Glass for $362 million. This acquisition allows One Equity Partners to establish a strong position as an aftermarket glass distributor by integrating PGW Auto Glass's business. PGW Auto Glass is a US-based manufacturer and distributor of aftermarket automotive glass.

Automotive glass encompasses all glass components used in vehicles for both functional and aesthetic purposes, including specialized glass for panoramic roofs and rearview mirrors. These components enhance vehicle design and contribute to safety, visibility, and overall passenger comfort.

The primary products of automotive glass are tempered glass, laminated glass, and others. Tempered glass, which is safety glass that has been heat-treated to increase its strength and ensure it shatters into small, less dangerous pieces upon impact, is used in various vehicles, including passenger vehicles, light commercial vehicles, heavy commercial vehicles, and electric vehicles. Applications include windshields, sidelites, sunroofs, and backlites. The automotive glass market serves end uses such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and the aftermarket.

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.

The sharp rise in U.S. tariffs and the resulting trade tensions in spring 2025 are having a significant impact on the metals and minerals sector, disrupting supply chains for automakers, appliance manufacturers, and infrastructure projects. With reduced competition from imports, domestic mills have increased prices, yet capacity limitations hinder their ability to fully meet demand. At the same time, mining companies are facing challenges from retaliatory tariffs on key mineral exports, especially lithium and rare earth elements. In response, industry participants are ramping up investments in scrap metal recycling, seeking tariff exemptions, and forming joint ventures with international producers to ensure a more reliable supply chain.

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Major companies operating in the automotive glass market are Saint-Gobain S.A., Magna International Inc., Asahi Glass Co Ltd, Corning Incorporated, Samvardhana Motherson, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd, Webasto Group, Guardian Industries Corp, Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları, Gentex Corporation, Vitro S.A.B. de C.V., Taiwan Glass Ind Corp., Central Glass Co. Ltd., Pittsburgh Glass Works Auto Glass LLC, Carlex Glass America LLC, Shenzhen Benson Automobile Glass Co. Ltd., Suyog Glass Industries, Magnum Tuff India Pvt Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive glass market in 2024. The regions covered in the automotive glass market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the automotive glass market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The automotive glass market consists of sales of acoustic glass, solar control glass, privacy glass, heated glass, HUD (head-up display) glass, and polycarbonate glazing. 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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