Super-Hydrophobic Display-Glass Market Report 2026

The super-hydrophobic display-glass market size has grown exponentially in recent years. It will grow from $1.53 billion in 2025 to $1.84 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand for smartphones and tablets, growth of automotive displays, advancements in tempered and laminated glass technology, increased adoption in industrial displays, emergence of scratch and smudge resistant coatings.

The super-hydrophobic display-glass market size is expected to see exponential growth in the next few years. It will grow to $3.82 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 20%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to integration with flexible and smart glass, expansion in medical device displays, adoption in electric and autonomous vehicles, development of UV protective and decorative glass, increased focus on sustainability and recycled glass usage. Major trends in the forecast period include hydrophobic & self-cleaning surface technology, advanced glass coatings, wear-resistant & durable displays, touchscreen integration & sensory enhancements, high-transparency & anti-glare glass.

The rising demand for consumer electronics is expected to drive growth in the super-hydrophobic display-glass market. Consumer electronics, including smartphones, televisions, laptops, and home appliances, are seeing increased demand as rising disposable incomes allow individuals to spend more on premium devices and upgrade to newer technologies more frequently. Super-hydrophobic display-glass enhances these devices by repelling water, oils, and other contaminants, reducing smudges and fingerprints, improving scratch and corrosion resistance, and maintaining screen clarity and touch responsiveness for a longer-lasting user experience. For example, in May 2023, the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association reported that Japan’s electronic equipment production reached 771.45 billion yen (approximately USD 5.6 billion), with consumer electronics output rising to 32.09 billion yen (around USD 233 million), up from 25.26 billion yen (about USD 183 million) in May 2022. Therefore, growing consumer electronics demand is fueling the super-hydrophobic display-glass market.

The expanding adoption within the automotive industry is expected to drive the growth of the super-hydrophobic display-glass market going forward. The automotive industry refers to the sector of the economy that designs, manufactures, markets, and sells motor vehicles, including cars, trucks, motorcycles, and their components. The growth of the automotive industry is increasing as automotive OEMs demand advanced display surfaces that can resist water, road grime, and fingerprints, particularly due to the rising adoption of touchscreen interfaces in connected and electric vehicles, which is accelerating the shift from traditional glass to super-hydrophobic variants. Expanding adoption in the automotive industry supports super-hydrophobic display-glass by encouraging the integration of advanced water-repellent coatings on vehicle displays and windshields, improving visibility, reducing maintenance, and enhancing safety in diverse driving conditions. For example, in December 2025, according to the European Automobile Manufacturers’ Association (ACEA), a Belgium-based motor vehicle manufacturing organization, one in four new cars globally is electric, and the share of electric cars in worldwide sales is expected to exceed 40% by 2030. Therefore, the expanding adoption within the automotive industry is fueling the growth of the super-hydrophobic display-glass market.

In December 2024, AIP LLC, a US-based private equity firm, acquired PPG’s U.S. and Canadian architectural coatings business for an undisclosed amount. This acquisition establishes the Pittsburgh Paints Company as an independent, growth-focused business leveraging PPG’s 125-year legacy to deliver innovative, high-quality paint and coating products to professional and DIY customers in North America. PPG Industries, based in the US, specializes in providing super-hydrophobic coatings for display glass.

Major companies operating in the super-hydrophobic display-glass market are AGC Inc., Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd., PPG Industries, Inc., Aculon, Inc., Cytonix LLC, P2i Ltd, NEI Corporation, Lotus Leaf Coatings, Inc., Hydrobead, UltraTech International, Inc., Rust‑Oleum, United Protective Technologies, NanoRH Inc., Surfactis Technologies, NASIOL NANO COATING, NTT Advanced Technology Corporation, EnduroShield Pty Ltd, Tuff Industries Inc., Protexion LLP, Crystal Fusion Technologies Inc., Nanoshel LLC, Advanced NanoTech Lab.

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 super-hydrophobic display glass market by raising costs of imported raw materials and advanced coatings, affecting manufacturers’ profit margins. The automotive and consumer electronics segments, particularly in Asia-Pacific regions like China, Taiwan, and India, are most impacted due to their dependence on imported glass and coatings. However, tariffs have also encouraged local production and innovation in coatings and glass processing, creating opportunities for domestic manufacturers to capture market share.

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Super-hydrophobic display glass is a type of glass engineered with a surface that repels water extremely effectively, typically achieving a water contact angle greater than 150 degrees. Its design incorporates micro- and nanostructured roughness along with low-surface-energy coatings, causing water droplets to bead up and roll off immediately. The glass also features self-cleaning properties, reducing the accumulation of moisture, debris, and contaminants on its surface.

The primary types of super-hydrophobic display glass include coated glass, laminated glass, tempered glass, and other variants. Coated glass is treated with a hydrophobic layer that repels water, dirt, and smudges, enhancing durability and clarity in electronic devices. These products are distributed through channels such as original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), the aftermarket, online retail, and others. They are used in applications including consumer electronics, automotive displays, industrial displays, medical devices, and more. Key end-users include smartphones and tablets, laptops and monitors, automotive sectors, healthcare, and other industries.North America was the largest region in the super-hydrophobic display-glass market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the super-hydrophobic display-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 super-hydrophobic display-glass market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The super-hydrophobic display-glass market consists of sales of oleophobic glass, self-cleaning glass, anti-wetting glass, anti-corrosion glass, anti-icing glass, multifunctional coated glass, nanofilm or nano-coated glass, hydrophobic glass for camera lenses, and hydrophobic glass for optical instruments. 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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