Cover Glass Global Market Report 2025

The cover glass market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.22 billion in 2024 to $8.99 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.3%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising adoption of smartphones, growing demand for durable display materials, increased usage in automotive displays, expansion of consumer electronics manufacturing, and higher replacement of plastic screens.

The cover glass market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $12.67 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising integration of cover glass in wearable devices, increasing demand for foldable and flexible displays, greater focus on premium and scratch-resistant materials, expansion of smart home devices, and higher production of electric and autonomous vehicles. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in glass coating technologies, innovations in flexible and ultra-thin glass, developments in anti-glare and anti-fingerprint solutions, research and development in sustainable glass materials, and technological progress in display manufacturing processes.

The rising demand for consumer electronics is expected to propel growth in the cover glass market. Consumer electronics include devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, and smart home devices that require durable, high-quality display components. Demand is increasing due to growing smartphone penetration, adoption of wearable devices, and frequent upgrades of personal electronics. Cover glass provides protective, scratch-resistant, and optically clear layers that maintain touch sensitivity and durability. For instance, in 2024, The Digital Youth Index reported that 14% of young people in the UK, roughly 2 million, lacked access to a learning device such as a laptop or desktop computer. Therefore, consumer electronics demand is driving the cover glass market.

Major companies in the cover glass market are developing advanced strengthened glasses, such as next-generation durable cover glasses, to improve drop resistance while maintaining optical clarity. Next-generation durable cover glasses are protective materials designed with enhanced strength, scratch resistance, impact resistance, and optical clarity to safeguard electronic displays while preserving touch sensitivity and longevity. In June 2024, Corning Inc., a US-based specialty glass company, launched Gorilla Glass 7i for mid-range and value-segment smartphones and devices. Gorilla Glass 7i offers double the scratch resistance and can withstand drops from one meter onto rough surfaces, surpassing typical lithium aluminosilicate glasses. This innovation provides toughness and scratch protection at an affordable price for smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, and cameras.

In August 2025, Apple Inc., a US-based consumer electronics company, partnered with Corning Inc. to manufacture cover glasses at Corning’s new facility in Kentucky. The partnership aims to onshore and secure Apple’s supply chain by producing all iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass in the U.S., while advancing next-generation glass innovation through expanded manufacturing and R&D. Corning Inc. is a US-based specialty glass company that manufactures cover glasses.

Major companies operating in the cover glass market are Abrisa Technologies, AGC Inc. (Asahi Glass / Dragontrail), Borosil, Central Glass Co. Ltd., Corning Incorporated, Dongguan Xinya Glass, GlassGlobal, Guardian Glass, Hengping Industry (China), Hoya Corporation, KS Glass (Konshenglass), Lens Technology Co. Ltd., Murata Manufacturing, New Way Glass (China), Nippon Electric Glass (NEG), Nitto Denko Corporation, NSG Group, Saint-Gobain, SCHOTT AG, SZ ClariTech Co. Ltd., and TPK Holding Co. Ltd.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cover glass market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cover glass market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the cover 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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Cover glass is a thin, transparent protective layer made from specialized glass designed to protect underlying surfaces or components from scratches, impact, and environmental damage. It is crafted to provide high optical clarity, durability, and resistance to chemical and thermal stress. Cover glass is commonly used in applications requiring visual appeal and long-lasting protection for display and optical systems.

The main types of cover glass are Gorilla, sapphire, Dragontrail, 3D glass, and other varieties. Gorilla cover glass is a durable, chemically strengthened material used to protect screens on smartphones and other electronic devices from scratches and damage. Material types include soda-lime glass, chemically strengthened glass, borosilicate glass, and others. Applications span smartphones and tablets, laptops and computers, wearables, automotive displays, and other electronics. End-use industries include consumer electronics, automotive, industrial equipment, healthcare and medical, and aerospace and space science.

The cover glass market consists of sales of display cover glass, touchscreen glass, solar cover glass, and optical glass plates. 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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