Cover Glass Market Report 2026

The cover glass market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.99 billion in 2025 to $9.81 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of smartphone and tablet production, growth in consumer electronics adoption, increasing demand for durable display protection, advancements in glass strengthening techniques, rising use in automotive displays.

The cover glass market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.78 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of foldable devices, rising demand for advanced automotive displays, expansion of wearable electronics markets, growing investments in next-generation display technologies, increasing use of ultra-thin protective glass. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of chemically strengthened cover glass, rising adoption of curved and 3d glass designs, growing demand for scratch-resistant and durable surfaces, expansion of foldable and flexible display applications, enhanced focus on optical clarity and thinness.

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 Corning Incorporated, SCHOTT AG, AGC Inc, Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd, Saint‑Gobain S A, Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co Ltd, Central Glass Co Ltd, NSG Group, AvanStrate Inc, Lens Technology Co Ltd, Biel Crystal Manufactory Limited, Futaba Corporation, Dongxu Optoelectronic Technology Co Ltd, China Southern Glass Holding Co Ltd, Yaohua Pilkington Glass Group Co Ltd, Sichuan Xuhong Optoelectronic Technology Co Ltd, Samsung Corning Advanced Glass, Cardinal Glass Industries, Ohara Inc.

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cover glass market in 2025. 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, South East Asia, 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, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

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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