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Global Flat Glass

Publisher Freedonia Group
Published Feb 17, 2026
Length 308 Pages
SKU # FG20880229

Description

Global demand for flat glass is projected to rise 2.8% per year to 16.0 billion square meters, valued at $194 billion. Growth will be driven by continued expansion of the solar energy market, which has seen dramatic gains thus far in the 2020’s. Demand will be further supported by rising building construction and motor vehicle manufacturing activity, particularly in industrializing nations.

This report covers the global flat market by market and region. Fabricated flat glass demand by market is presented in million US dollars. Demand totals, production, and net exports are presented in square meters.

Sales by market are presented for:
Architectural
Residential
Nonresidential
Motor vehicles
OEM
Aftermarket
Solar Energy
Other markets
Appliances
All other markets, such as electric products, furniture, and other transportation equipment

Sales are presented for 20 countries in the following regions:
North America
Central and South America
Western Europe
Eastern Europe
Asia/Pacific
Africa/Mideast

Table of Contents

308 Pages
    • Figure 1-1. Global Flat Glass Market
    • Economic Trends (2024-2027)
    • Short-Term Global Flat Glass Industry Trends (2023-2027)
    • Study Scope
    • Flat Glass Industry Flow Chart: Raw Materials to End Users
    • Historical Market Size & Growth Drivers
    • Global Flat Glass Supply & Demand
    • Markets Overview
    • Pricing Patterns & Inflation
    • Global Building Construction Outlook
    • Global Motor Vehicle Production Outlook
    • Solar Module Production Trends
    • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Trends
    • Market Trends
    • Leading Suppliers
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Trends
    • Market Trends
    • Leading Suppliers
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Trends
    • Leading Suppliers
    • Scope & Product Description
    • Regional Trends
    • Market Overview
    • North America: Flat Glass Market Size & Historical Trends
    • North America: Supply & Demand
    • North America: Demand by Market
    • North America: Production Capacity
    • North America: Market Share
    • United States
    • Mexico
    • Canada
    • Central & South America: Flat Glass Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Central & South America: Supply & Demand
    • Central & South America: Demand by Market
    • Central & South America: Production Capacity
    • Central & South America: Market Share
    • Brazil
    • Other Central & South America
    • Western Europe: Flat Glass Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Western Europe: Supply & Demand
    • Western Europe: Demand by Market
    • Western Europe: Production Capacity
    • Western Europe: Market Share
    • Germany
    • Italy
    • France
    • Spain
    • United Kingdom
    • Other Western Europe
    • Eastern Europe: Flat Glass Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Eastern Europe: Supply & Demand
    • Eastern Europe: Demand by Market
    • Eastern Europe: Production Capacity
    • Eastern Europe: Market Share
    • Russia
    • Poland
    • Other Eastern Europe
    • Asia/Pacific: Flat Glass Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Asia/Pacific: Supply & Demand
    • Asia/Pacific: Demand by Market
    • Asia/Pacific: Production Capacity
    • Asia/Pacific: Market Share
    • China
    • India
    • South Korea
    • Japan
    • Vietnam
    • Thailand
    • Indonesia
    • Other Asia/Pacific
    • Africa/Mideast: Flat Glass Market Size & Historical Trends
    • Africa/Mideast: Supply & Demand
    • Africa/Mideast: Demand by Market
    • Africa/Mideast: Production Capacity
    • Africa/Mideast: Market Share
    • Turkey
    • Iran
    • Other Africa/Mideast
    • Key Findings & Industry Composition
    • Market Share
    • Report Details
    • Definitions
    • Abbreviations
    • Freedonia Methodology
    • Study-Specific Methodology
    • Data Changes from Previous Version
    • Sources
    • Associations & Agencies
    • Related Studies & Reports
    • Country Lists by Region
    • Macroeconomic Assumptions

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