세계의 건축용 유리 시장 평가 : 제품 유형별, 용도별, 재료 유형별, 최종사용자별, 판매 채널별, 지역별 기회 및 예측(2018-2032년)

Global construction glass market is projected to witness a CAGR of 5.05% during the forecast period 2025-2032, growing from USD 124.12 billion in 2024 to USD 184.08 billion in 2032. The global construction glass market is expected to grow owing to rapid economic development, an increased population rate, a growing need for customization in residential real estate, and a stable requirement for sustainable infrastructure. With increased urban infrastructure projects across emerging countries, advancement in existing residential buildings, and establishment of energy-efficient buildings, the demand for construction glass and specialized energy-saving products will increase. This trend is supported by favorable government policies encouraging eco-friendly building practices, reducing carbon emissions, and attaining carbon neutrality. Solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal power generation are anticipated to surge with the demand for renewable energy; thus, the demand for photovoltaic and photothermal glass manufacturing will eventually increase. Overall, the industry outlook for construction glass remains positive, with increasing interest in energy-efficient and new energy glass products meeting the growing global emphasis on sustainable development. Therefore, manufacturers are launching a new set of construction glasses with more performance-oriented efficiency that can be used in industries, residential buildings, and institutions.

For instance, in June 2023, Saint-Gobain Group launched the production of a new glass that will have a low carbon footprint. The product reduces its carbon footprint by 40%. This low-carbon glass will retain all regular glass's technical quality and aesthetic performance. It is integrated as a substrate option in the energy-efficient glass portfolio of Saint-Gobain Glass. This new low-carbon substrate in Saint-Gobain Glass India will lift embodied carbon reduction together with buildings' operational energy efficiency performance.

Growing Emphasis on Sustainable Solutions Drives the Market

The increasing emphasis on sustainability and low carbon emissions is a major driver for the construction glass market. As green building practices gain momentum, architects and builders seek materials that fulfill aesthetic requirements while improving energy efficiency. Advanced glazing glass, which allows high levels of visible light to pass through while providing insulation, is becoming necessary. Such features help buildings maintain comfort throughout the year and lower heating and cooling costs. The greater emphasis on minimizing carbon footprint drives manufacturers and companies to be innovative in designing advanced construction glasses that comply with green building standards.

For instance, in April 2024, Vitro Architectural Glass launched Solarban 65 glass, a high-performance, solar control, low-e glass. A modernization of Vitro's popular Solarban 60 glass, Solarban 65 glass blocks 65% of solar heat energy while allowing 70% of the visible light to pass through in a standard one-inch insulating glass unit (IGU), enabling year-round comfort with heating and cooling cost savings, while maintaining a crisp, clear, color-neutral aesthetic. Companies offer architects and designers an additional solar control, low-emissions option to help meet building energy requirements, reduce energy consumption, and achieve sustainable design goals.

Advancements in Product Launch Supplement Market Growth

Recent product innovation in the construction glass market has been one of the strong growth drivers. Smart glass technology is a dynamic technology designed to control light and heat, saving energy in buildings. This attracts architects and builders to create spaces with changing environmental conditions that reduce requirements for artificial heating and cooling systems. Smart glass, like low-emission glass, provides better thermal insulation and allows much natural light into a given space. Thus, incorporating this type of glass proves to be ideal for energy saving. The key players in the market are manufacturing environmentally friendly and sustainable construction glasses with regulatory requirements due to the growing demand for an environmentally friendly building solution.

For instance, in October 2023, NSG Group launched Pilkington Mirai, a new glass range with 50% less embodied carbon when compared to standard float glass - representing the lowest carbon product of its kind on the market. This product can be offered as a low-carbon alternative to regular float glass, with no difference in performance, quality, or aesthetic appearance. The company has pioneered the product using a combination of alternative fuel, high recycled glass content, and green electricity sources. Overall, these innovations position the construction glass market for significant growth by aligning with modern architectural trends and sustainability goals.

Non-Residential Construction to Boost Market Growth

The construction glass market is dominated by the non-residential construction segment owing to a significant increase in demand for modern and energy-efficient buildings. These non-residential buildings include offices, retail spaces, hotels, and industrial buildings, incorporating construction glass for aesthetic purposes, natural light, and energy efficiency, driving the global construction glass market growth. Advancements in glass technology have led to the development of high-performance glasses that are energy efficient and comply with current stringency standards, leading to the huge demand from non-residential buildings. These innovations improve building functionality besides facilitating compliance with regulatory requirements for carbon emissions, resulting in institutions ordering construction glass embedded with advanced technology, like rain-screen glass, insulated glass, and solar control glass.

For instance, in May 2024, Bendheim Wall Systems, Inc. received an order from Essex County College in New Jersey to custom-engineer an 8,000-square-foot glass rain screen for a new building on its West Caldwell, N.J. campus, bringing a dramatic, high-tech aesthetic transformation to the inner-city school. The glass rain-screen system creates a barrier envelope around the building, protecting it from moisture. The precision-engineered system stops over 90% of wind-driven moisture and is fully adjustable, allowing for quick and easy installation. As more projects adopt such innovations, the construction glass market will continue to thrive, meeting non-residential requirements' evolving needs and fueling the market.

Asia-Pacific Dominates the Construction Glass Market Share

Asia-Pacific dominates the construction glass market globally due to rapid urbanization and infrastructure development. Citizens migrate to cities, increasing home demand and propelling the Asia-Pacific construction glass market growth. Chinese and Indian real estate markets have led to this growth with extensive construction projects that require different kinds of glass products for aesthetic and functional purposes. The region's market position is further enhanced by emphasizing sustainable building practices due to the growing demand for energy-efficient glass solutions that help reduce carbon footprints. Government initiatives further promote innovation in glass technologies, with low-emissivity and smart glass options. Asia-Pacific, especially in central Asia, has inexpensive manufacturing capabilities and easy availability of raw materials, which will further drive the production of construction glass.

For instance, in January 2022, China Glass Holdings Limited took ownership of Kazakhstan's Orda float glass manufacturing facility. The Orda Glass Complex, located in Kyzylorda, Kazakhstan, aims to be the world's most modern industrial float glass facility using the latest float glass technology designed and supplied by Stewart. This facility will produce 600 metric tons of high-quality architectural and automotive glass per day. The Orda Glass complex was constructed by China Triumph International Engineering Company (CTIEC). All these partnerships and acquisitions position Asia-Pacific to continue leading in the construction glass market.

Future Market Scenario (2025-2032F)

Rising government and consumer attention to realizing sustainable construction practices will increase demand for eco-friendly construction glass.

The rise of smart building technologies and automation systems will gain more market influence in the forecasted period, leading to enhanced energy efficiency and user experience.

Rapid urbanization in emerging markets will stimulate the demand for new building solutions to meet the population's needs.

The building codes and regulation requirements will be much more stringent, allowing manufacturers to develop compliant, high-performance construction glasses that keep evolving with changing standards.

Key Players Landscape and Outlook

The competitive landscape of construction glass is dominated by large global players and emerging players competing for a chunk of the market. These companies heavily depend on an enormous portfolio of products that range from low-emissivity to coated glass. The competition is mainly sustained due to innovation, strategic partnerships, and advanced technology. Moreover, the expansion in applying sustainable building practices makes manufacturers develop energy-efficient glass solutions more likely to comply with stringent environmental regulations. This will contribute to rising demand for high-performance construction glass as urbanization progresses, particularly in Asia-Pacific. This scenario will intensify competition among industry players and spur further product innovations. Markets also witness the rise in collaborations and acquisitions by companies to enhance their ability and increase their geographical reach.

For instance, in January 2023, the Koch, Inc. subsidiary company, Guardian Glass Industries, and Vortex Glass signed a deal to acquire Vortex's assets of a Miami, Florida, fabrication business. Vortex offers laminated and insulated glass that meets the rigorous Florida Building Code for hurricane impacts and supplies Florida and the Caribbean Islands customers with complete tempered glass packages for residential and commercial construction, including office partitions, shower doors, and glass railings. Guardian is ideally placed to assist customers in meeting increasingly stringent building codes on safety and energy savings.

Table of Contents

1. Project Scope and Definitions

2. Research Methodology

3. Executive Summary

4. Voice of Customer

• 4.1. Product and Market Intelligence
• 4.2. Brand Awareness
• 4.3. Factors Considered in Purchase Decisions
  • 4.3.1. Features and Other Value-Added Service
  • 4.3.2. Efficiency of Solutions
  • 4.3.3. Sustainability and Strength
  • 4.3.4. After-Sales Support
• 4.4. Consideration of Privacy and Regulations

5. Global Construction Glass Market Outlook, 2018-2032F

• 5.1. Market Size Analysis & Forecast
  • 5.1.1. By Value
  • 5.1.2. By Volume
• 5.2. Market Share Analysis & Forecast
  • 5.2.1. By Product Type
    • 5.2.1.1. Flat Glass
    • 5.2.1.2. Special Glass
  • 5.2.2. By Application
    • 5.2.2.1. New Construction
    • 5.2.2.2. Renovation
    • 5.2.2.3. Reconstruction
  • 5.2.3. By Material Type
    • 5.2.3.1. Soda-Lime
    • 5.2.3.2. Potash-Lime
    • 5.2.3.3. Potash-Lead
  • 5.2.4. By End-user
    • 5.2.4.1. Residential
    • 5.2.4.2. Commercial
    • 5.2.4.3. Industrial
  • 5.2.5. By Sales Channel
    • 5.2.5.1. Online
    • 5.2.5.2. Offline
  • 5.2.6. By Region
    • 5.2.6.1. North America
    • 5.2.6.2. Europe
    • 5.2.6.3. Asia-Pacific
    • 5.2.6.4. South America
    • 5.2.6.5. Middle East and Africa
  • 5.2.7. By Company Market Share Analysis (Top 5 Companies and Others - By Value, 2024)
• 5.3. Market Map Analysis, 2024
  • 5.3.1. By Product Type
  • 5.3.2. By Application
  • 5.3.3. By Material Type
  • 5.3.4. By End-user
  • 5.3.5. By Sales Channel
  • 5.3.6. By Region

6. North America Construction Glass Market Outlook, 2018-2032F*

• 6.1. Market Size Analysis & Forecast
  • 6.1.1. By Value
  • 6.1.2. By Volume
• 6.2. Market Share Analysis & Forecast
  • 6.2.1. By Product Type
    • 6.2.1.1. Flat Glass
    • 6.2.1.2. Special Glass
  • 6.2.2. By Application
    • 6.2.2.1. New Construction
    • 6.2.2.2. Renovations
    • 6.2.2.3. Reconstruction
  • 6.2.3. By Material Type
    • 6.2.3.1. Soda-Lime
    • 6.2.3.2. Potash-Lime
    • 6.2.3.3. Potash-Lead
  • 6.2.4. By End-user
    • 6.2.4.1. Residential
    • 6.2.4.2. Commercial
    • 6.2.4.3. Industrial
  • 6.2.5. By Sales Channel
    • 6.2.5.1. Online
    • 6.2.5.2. Offline
  • 6.2.6. By Country Share
    • 6.2.6.1. United States
    • 6.2.6.2. Canada
    • 6.2.6.3. Mexico
• 6.3. Country Market Assessment
  • 6.3.1. United States Construction Glass Market Outlook, 2018-2032F*
    • 6.3.1.1. Market Size Analysis & Forecast
      • 6.3.1.1.1. By Value
      • 6.3.1.1.2. By Volume
    • 6.3.1.2. Market Share Analysis & Forecast
    • 6.3.1.3. By Product Type
      • 6.3.1.3.1. Flat Glass
      • 6.3.1.3.2. Special Glass
    • 6.3.1.4. By Application
      • 6.3.1.4.1. New Construction
      • 6.3.1.4.2. Renovation
      • 6.3.1.4.3. Reconstruction
    • 6.3.1.5. By Material Type
      • 6.3.1.5.1. Soda-Lime
      • 6.3.1.5.2. Potash-Lime
      • 6.3.1.5.3. Potash-Lead
    • 6.3.1.6. By End-user
      • 6.3.1.6.1. Residential
      • 6.3.1.6.2. Commercial
      • 6.3.1.6.3. Industrial
    • 6.3.1.7. By Sales Channel
      • 6.3.1.7.1. Online
      • 6.3.1.7.2. Offline
  • 6.3.2. Canada
  • 6.3.3. Mexico

All segments will be provided for all regions and countries covered

7. Europe Construction Glass Market Outlook, 2018-2032F

• 7.1. Germany
• 7.2. France
• 7.3. Italy
• 7.4. United Kingdom
• 7.5. Russia
• 7.6. Netherlands
• 7.7. Spain
• 7.8. Turkey
• 7.9. Poland

8. Asia-Pacific Construction Glass Market Outlook, 2018-2032F

• 8.1. India
• 8.2. China
• 8.3. Japan
• 8.4. Australia
• 8.5. Vietnam
• 8.6. South Korea
• 8.7. Indonesia
• 8.8. Philippines

9. South America Construction Glass Market Outlook, 2018-2032F

• 9.1. Brazil
• 9.2. Argentina

10. Middle East and Africa Construction Glass Market Outlook, 2018-2032F

• 10.1. Saudi Arabia
• 10.2. UAE
• 10.3. South Africa

11. Demand Supply Analysis

12. Import and Export Analysis

13. Value Chain Analysis

14. Porter's Five Forces Analysis

15. PESTLE Analysis

16. Pricing Analysis

17. Market Dynamics

• 17.1. Market Drivers
• 17.2. Market Challenges

18. Market Trends and Developments

19. Case Studies

20. Competitive Landscape

• 20.1. Competition Matrix of Top 5 Market Leaders
• 20.2. SWOT Analysis for Top 5 Players
• 20.3. Key Players Landscape for Top 10 Market Players
  • 20.3.1.1. Saint-Gobain Group
    • 20.3.1.1.1. Company Details
    • 20.3.1.1.2. Key Management Personnel
    • 20.3.1.1.3. Products and Services
    • 20.3.1.1.4. Financials (As Reported)
    • 20.3.1.1.5. Key Market Focus and Geographical Presence
    • 20.3.1.1.6. Recent Developments/Collaborations/Partnerships/Mergers and Acquisition
  • 20.3.1.2. Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited
  • 20.3.1.3. China Glass Holdings Limited
  • 20.3.1.4. Vitro Architectural Glass
  • 20.3.1.5. Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Limited
  • 20.3.1.6. Central Glass Co., Limited
  • 20.3.1.7. Bendheim Wall Systems, Inc.
  • 20.3.1.8. AGC Group
  • 20.3.1.9. Consolidated Glass Holdings, Inc.,
  • 20.3.1.10. Turkiye Sise ve Cam FabrikalarI

Companies mentioned above DO NOT hold any order as per market share and can be changed as per information available during research work.

21. Strategic Recommendations

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