Global Flat Glass

Global Flat Glass


Global demand for flat glass is forecast to increase 4.1% per year to 11.9 billion square meters in 2023. In value terms, sales of fabricated flat glass are projected to rise 4.7% per year to $97.4 billion. Growth will be driven by rising building construction and manufacturing activity in industrializing countries.

Expansion of the fast-growing solar energy segment will further boost sales. The report covers flat glass demand by market and region. Demand and production totals are presented in square meters. Production is also shown in metric tons. Demand by market for fabricated flat glass is presented in US dollar terms.

Markets for flat glass include:
Residential building construction
Nonresidential building construction
OEM motor vehicles
Motor vehicle aftermarket
Solar energy
Other manufacturing applications and miscellaneous other markets

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

Also presented is information on float glass production sites, including locations and production capacity in metric tons per day.

Scope of the Report
This report covers the scope, size, and growth of the global flat glass market, including key trends in markets and regions. Historical data are provided for 2008, 2013, and 2018 for demand, production, and net exports, with forecasts for 2023. Historical market volatility is also addressed. Data are provided in square meters, US dollars, and metric tons. Demand totals at the country level are also presented in local currency terms. Also included is an analysis of key industry players and their global market shares