Global Flat Glass by Market, 13th Edition

Global Flat Glass by Market, 13th Edition

Global demand for flat glass is forecast to rise 4.0% per year to 11.0 billion square meters in 2021. Growth will be driven by rising building construction and manufacturing activity worldwide.

The report covers flat glass demand by market and region. Flat glass demand and production are presented in square meters. In addition, flat glass production and production capacity are given in metric tons. Demand by market is presented in dollars for fabricated flat glass, which includes the inherent value-added from fabrication.

Markets for flat glass include:
Architectural, which is further segmented into residential and nonresidential buildings
Motor Vehicles, which is further segmented into OEM and aftermarket
Other Markets, which mostly consist of a wide variety of manufacturing applications

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 2006, 2011, and 2016 for demand, production, and net exports, with forecasts for 2021. Historical market volatility is also addressed. Data are provided in square meters, metric tons, and million dollars. Also included is an analysis of the key industry players and their global market shares.