Annealed Glass Global Market Report 2025

The annealed glass market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $43.14 billion in 2024 to $45.98 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.6%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising construction activities, growing demand from the automotive sector, expansion of solar energy installations, urbanization and infrastructure development, and higher demand for decorative and patterned glass.

The annealed glass market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $58.55 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.2%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising focus on energy-efficient building materials, growth in renewable energy projects, increasing commercial real estate developments, expansion of industrial sectors in developing countries, and greater adoption of smart glass technologies. Key trends in the forecast period include integration with laminated and tempered products, growth in customized and decorative glass solutions, increasing use in solar panel glazing, expansion of green building certifications, and higher demand for larger glass panels and curtain walls.

The growing demand from furniture and appliances is expected to propel the annealed glass market. Furniture and appliances are essential household items, and demand is rising with urbanization and new housing construction. Annealed glass provides smooth surface finishes, optical clarity, design flexibility for curved and flat panels, cost-effective processing, and meets modern aesthetics and safety requirements. For example, in January 2025, the Association of Home Appliance Manufacturers reported U.S. domestic shipments of major home appliances totaled 76.2 million units in 2024, up 2.6% from 74.3 million units in 2023. Therefore, furniture and appliance demand is driving the annealed glass market.

Major companies in the annealed glass market are prioritizing innovations such as ultra-high selectivity solar-control coatings to strengthen their market position and meet demand for energy efficiency, daylight transmission, and neutral aesthetics. Ultra-selective solar-control glass uses advanced magnetron-sputtering coatings to maximize visible light transmission while minimizing solar heat gain. In March 2024, Saint-Gobain, a France-based building materials company, launched COOL-LITE SKN 175 annealed glass, offering up to 70 percent daylight transmission with low solar heat gain (g-value 0.35). The glass delivers neutral aesthetics, reduces overheating, lowers air conditioning needs, and cuts interior lighting requirements. It is compatible with PLANICLEAR clear glass and ORAÉ low-carbon glass and requires edge deletion before assembly in insulated glazing units with the coating on face 2.

In February 2024, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Inc., a US-based vertically integrated manufacturer of architectural hardware, glass, and glazing systems, acquired Midwest Glass Fabricators, Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition expands Oldcastle’s product and fabrication capabilities, extends geographic coverage in the U.S. Midwest, and provides customers access to its tools and services. Midwest Glass Fabricators, Inc. is a US-based manufacturer specializing in custom glass fabrication for architectural and commercial use, including annealed glasses.

Major companies operating in the annealed glass market are Yili Glass, Owens-Illinois Inc., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Corning Incorporated, AGC Inc., Guardian Industries Holdings Inc., Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, Schott AG, Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope (OBE), Tecnoglass Inc., Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd., Taiwan Glass Industry Corporation, Carlex Glass, Asahi India Glass Limited, Viracon, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd., Vitro, Central Glass Co. Ltd., General Glass International (GGI), Swift Glass Company Inc., Laurel Glass Technology, M3 Glass Technologies, Fab Glass & Mirror LLC, Specialty Glass Products, Vitrum Glass Group, Pegasus Glass, CSG Holding Co. Ltd., and Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the annealed glass market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the annealed glass market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the annealed glass market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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 quick escalation of U.S. tariffs and the resulting strain in trade relations in spring 2025 are considerably influencing the Paper, Plastics, Rubber, Wood And Textile sector by inflating costs for imported pulp, resin, synthetic rubber, lumber, and cotton key inputs with limited domestic substitutes. Packaging manufacturers, for example, now pay more for plastic films and corrugated materials, squeezing margins in an already price-sensitive market. Textile producers face similar challenges, as tariffs on imported yarns and dyes compound pressures from rising labor costs. Some firms are shifting to recycled materials or biodegradable alternatives, while others consolidate suppliers to negotiate bulk discounts.

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Annealed glass is slowly cooled after manufacturing to relieve internal stresses and improve structural stability. It is the most basic form of processed glass, offering good optical clarity and ease of cutting or fabrication. Its primary function is to serve as standard glazing in windows and doors where high safety and strength are not essential.

The main types of products in the annealed glass market are clear annealed glass, tinted annealed glass, extra clear or ultra-clear annealed glass, patterned or textured annealed glass, and wired annealed glass. Clear annealed glass is ordinary, transparent glass slowly cooled to relieve internal stresses. Thickness categories range up to 6 millimeters, 6 to 12 millimeters, and above 13 millimeters. Distribution channels include direct sales, distributors, and online retail. Applications include construction, automotive, furniture, electronics, and solar energy, serving residential, commercial, industrial, automotive, and aerospace industries.

The annealed glass market consists of sales of tabletops, display cases, picture frames, shelves, cabinet doors, solar panel covers, automotive windows and interior partitions. 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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