Float Glass Global Market Report 2025

The float glass market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $48.32 billion in 2024 to $51.11 billion in 2025 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to rising demand from the construction industry, growing use in the automotive sector, increasing urbanization and infrastructure projects, expansion of residential and commercial buildings, and higher investments in architectural glass applications.

The float glass market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $63.1 billion in 2029 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.4%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to rising demand for energy-efficient buildings, increasing adoption of solar control glass, growing automotive production and modernization, expansion of smart city projects, and higher renovation and refurbishment activities. Key trends in the forecast period include advancements in glass manufacturing technologies, innovations in coating and tempering processes, development of lightweight and durable glass materials, research and development in sustainable glass production, and progress in automation and digital glass fabrication.

The growing adoption of solar energy systems is expected to drive the float glass market. Solar energy systems capture sunlight and convert it into electricity or heat for homes, businesses, and industry. Growth is fueled by clean-energy commitments, government incentives, and the need for sustainable power generation. Float glass enhances panel efficiency, supports large-scale installations, and meets renewable energy targets. For example, in January 2024, the U.S. Energy Information Administration projected U.S. solar generation would rise 75%, from 163 billion kWh in 2023 to 286 billion kWh in 2025, while wind output would increase 11%, from 430 billion kWh to 476 billion kWh. Therefore, solar adoption is driving float glass demand.

Major companies in the float glass market are pursuing sustainability-driven innovation, such as float glass production lines, to reduce energy use, lower carbon emissions, and improve efficiency while supporting eco-friendly construction materials. Float glass production lines are integrated systems that produce flat glass by floating molten glass on molten tin, achieving uniform thickness, high surface quality, and energy-efficient large-scale production. In September 2025, Obeikan Glass, a Saudi Arabia-based manufacturer, launched its second float glass production line in Yanbu with a capacity of 650 tons per day. The expansion, supported by Chinese technology company Liaoning Zhongyuan, aligns with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030 and strengthens Obeikan Glass’s industrial presence and market supply.

In May 2023, Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington Glass Group Co. Ltd., a China-based glass manufacturing company, acquired AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Inc. for an undisclosed amount. The acquisition aims to expand SYP’s market presence in China and strengthen production capabilities across automotive, industrial, and architectural glass segments. AGC Flat Glass (Dalian) Inc. is a China-based float glass manufacturing company.

Major companies operating in the float glass market are AGC Inc., BG Float Glass Company Limited, Cardinal Glass Industries Inc., Guardian Glass LLC, China Glass Holdings Limited, Guardian Glass LLC, KIBING Group, Press Glass SA, Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG) Co. Ltd, Press Glass SA, PT Mulia Industrindo Tbk, Şişecam Group, Saint-Gobain, Şişecam Group, Taiwan Glass Ind. Corp., Gold Plus Glass Industry Ltd, Xinyi Glass, Gold Plus Glass Industry Ltd, Gujarat Guardian Ltd, Perfect Glaze, Hindustan National Glass & Industries Ltd (HNG), Perfect Glaze, Vishvesh Glass Pvt Ltd, Guardian Industries Holdings, Sibelco India, Guardian Industries Holdings, Haldyn Glass Ltd, Qingdao AEON Glass Co. Ltd, Piramal Glass, and Qingdao AEON Glass Co. Ltd.

North America was the largest region in the float glass market in 2024. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the float glass market report are Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa. The countries covered in the float 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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Float glass is produced by floating molten glass on a bed of molten metal, usually tin, to create a flat, smooth, and uniform surface. It is recognized for its high optical clarity, consistent thickness, and superior surface finish. It provides a durable, transparent, and high-quality base glass for construction and interior applications.

The main types of float glass are clear float glass, tinted float glass, textured float glass, laminated float glass, and insulated float glass. Clear float glass is a flat sheet produced by pouring molten glass onto a bath of molten tin. Raw materials include sand, soda ash, limestone, dolomite, and others, and thickness ranges from 2mm to 12mm. Applications include windows, doors, and glazing, serving end-users in automotive, architectural, electronics, and industrial sectors.

The float glass market consists of sales of glass facades, tabletops, skylights, display cases, and shower enclosures. 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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