Automotive Glass Market Report 2026

The automotive glass market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $22.74 billion in 2025 to $24.19 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.4%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to growth in passenger and commercial vehicle production, rising replacement demand in aftermarket, increasing adoption of laminated and tempered glass, advancements in automotive safety regulations, expansion of luxury and electric vehicle segments.

The automotive glass market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $31.13 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.5%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to shift towards electric and autonomous vehicles, rising demand for smart and electrochromic glass, increasing focus on acoustic and uv-protective laminated glass, adoption of lightweight and durable glass solutions, expansion of automotive production in asia-pacific. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of laminated and tempered glass in vehicles, growing demand for panoramic roof and sunroof glass, increasing use of smart and electrochromic glass, expansion of bulletproof and privacy glass applications, rising focus on uv-protective and heated laminated glass.

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 June 2025, PGW Auto Glass LLC, a U.S.-based distributor of automotive replacement glass and related supplies, acquired Dakotaland Autoglass for an undisclosed amount. Through this acquisition, PGW Auto Glass aims to expand its geographic presence and operational capabilities in the Upper Midwest, strengthen its distribution and installation network, and enhance customer offerings through integrated technology platforms like Everything Autoglass. Dakotaland Autoglass is a U.S.-based company that provides automotive glass replacement products and services.

Major companies operating in the automotive glass market report are Saint-Gobain S.A., Asahi Glass Co Ltd, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd, Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, Guardian Industries Corp, Vitro S.A.B. de C.V., Türkiye Şişe ve Cam Fabrikaları, Taiwan Glass Ind Corp., Central Glass Co. Ltd., AGC Automotive, Corning Incorporated, Shenzhen Benson Automobile Glass Co. Ltd., CSG Holding Co. Ltd., SYP Glass Group, Cardinal Glass Industries, PGW Auto Glass, Trakya Cam Sanayii A.S., Sunglass Industry Co. Ltd., Kibing Group.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the automotive glass market in 2025. The regions covered in the automotive glass market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the automotive glass market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, 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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