Laminated Glass Market Size and Share
Market Overview
| Study Period | 2019 - 2030 |
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| Market Size (2025) | USD 21.59 Billion |
| Market Size (2030) | USD 27.63 Billion |
| Growth Rate (2025 - 2030) | 4.89% CAGR |
| Fastest Growing Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Largest Market | Asia-Pacific |
| Market Concentration | Medium |
Major Players
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Laminated Glass Market Analysis by Mordor Intelligence
The Laminated Glass Market size is estimated at USD 21.59 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 27.63 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of 4.89% during the forecast period (2025-2030). Investments in minimalist skyscraper façades, premium EV windshields, and photovoltaic building products are driving demand toward multifunctional glazing. Regional Asian processors are intensifying competition, limiting pricing power for global brands, which are cutting energy use and launching low-carbon float lines. Key challenges include raw material volatility, particularly in polyvinyl butyral (PVB) resin, and slow progress in recycling.
Key Report Takeaways
- By type, Polyvinyl Butyral retained 53% of the laminated glass market share in 2024, yet ionoplast-based SentryGlas Plus is forecast to grow fastest at 5.81% CAGR to 2030.
- By application, architectural interiors led with 42% revenue share in 2024; solar/BIPV modules are projected to expand at an 8.1% CAGR through 2030.
- By end-user industry, building and construction held 41% of the laminated glass market size in 2024, while automotive is on track for a 6.60% CAGR between 2025-2030.
- By region, Asia Pacific dominated with 48% of sales in 2024 and is advancing at a 5.98% CAGR to 2030.
Global Laminated Glass Market Trends and Insights
Driver Impact Analysis
| Drivers | (~) % Impact on CAGR | Geographic Relevance | Impact Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Innovations in Structural Glass Skyscrapers Across Asia | +0.7 | Asia Pacific, with spillover to the Middle East | Medium term |
| Rapid Adoption of Head up display (HUD) Windshields in Premium EVs | +0.5 | North America, Europe, China | Short term |
| Government-Mandated Safety-Glazing Standards in Europe | +0.8 | Europe, with global standardization effects | Medium term |
| Photovoltaic Building-Integrated Glass Surge in Asia Pacific | +1.1 | Asia Pacific, Europe | Long term |
| Acoustic and Thermal-Comfort Demand in Urban High-Rise Housing | +0.6 | Global, with a concentration in urban centers | Medium term |
| Source: Mordor Intelligence | |||
Innovations in Structural Glass Skyscrapers Across Asia
New minimalist façades rely on ionoplast interlayers that are five times stronger than PVB, letting architects use larger panes with fewer mullions. Landmark projects such as Hong Kong’s K11 Art and Cultural Centre integrate SentryGlas to cut laminate thickness by 15% while boosting strength by 66%[1]Valerie Block, “Since 25 Years There Is Nothing Like the Original SentryGlas,” Trosifol, trosifol.com. These engineering gains shorten installation cycles and enable higher daylight ratios, fuelling demand for premium-grade laminates in China, South Korea, and Singapore.
Rapid Adoption of Head-Up-Display Windshields in Premium EVs
A 2024 collaboration among Covestro, Eastman, and Ceres Holographics produced a laminated windshield that hosts multiple holographic displays without distorting the driver’s field of view. Luxury EV makers are queuing up for the technology, prompting glass fabricators to invest in high-clarity, low-wedge laminates that maintain optical quality and structural safety.
Government-Mandated Safety-Glazing Standards in Europe
The 2024 European Technical Assessment ETA-10/0362 further tightens façade requirements, explicitly referencing laminated glass with PVB interlayers for structural sealant kits. Coupled with EN 356 and EN 12600 impact norms, these rules force retrofits of older commercial buildings, lifting volume demand in Germany, France, and the Nordics.
Acoustic and Thermal-comfort Demand in Urban High-rise Housing
Istanbul Technical University’s comparative façade study shows that double laminated glazing paired with concrete walls delivers top sound-insulation metrics and improves HVAC efficiency[2]Dilara Demir Tunca, Gülten Manioglu and Nese Yügrük Akdag, “Acoustic and Thermal Performance Evaluation of Residence Facades,” IOA Proceedings, ioa.org.uk. Cities with dense traffic and extreme climates now specify similar assemblies in building codes, stimulating uptake across North America and the Middle East.
Restraint Impact Analysis
| Restraints | (~) %Impact on CAGR | Geographic Relevance | Impact Timeline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility in Feedstock Prices | -0.6 | Global, with higher impact in emerging markets | Short term |
| Complex Certification Cycles for Fire-Rated Laminated Glass | -0.3 | North America, Europe | Medium term |
| End-of-Life Recycling Constraints and Disposal Costs | -0.5 | Europe, North America | Long term |
| Source: Mordor Intelligence | |||
Volatility in Feedstock Prices
Swinging vinyl acetate monomer costs have raised PVB resin prices and squeezed converter margins. New cracker capacity in Texas may ease supply, yet regional disparities mean processors in India and Brazil still face spot-price spikes that can derail project budgets.
Complex Certification Cycles for Fire-Rated Laminated Glass
Bringing a new fire-rated laminate to market can take 18-24 months of testing under ANSI Z97.1 and CPSC 16 CFR 1201. SAFTI FIRST’s 2024 IGCC certification underscores the cost and time penalties involved, limiting smaller firms’ entry.
Segment Analysis
By Type: Ionoplast momentum reshapes performance benchmarks
SentryGlas Plus captured 5.81% CAGR growth, eroding the 53% laminated glass market share PVB held in 2024. The laminated glass market size for ionoplast interlayers is projected to widen as high-rise architects seek thinner, lighter panels that perform after breakage. Ionoplast’s higher modulus enables frameless balustrades and point-fixed glazing, reducing steel usage while preserving safety margins. Kuraray’s 2024 launch of SGX improves autoclave throughput by lowering sensitivity to cooling rates, cutting cycle times for fabricators.
Note: Segment shares of all individual segments available upon report purchase
By Application: Solar and BIPV Modules Accelerate Diversification
Solar/BIPV modules expanded at an 8.1% CAGR, more than triple façade demand growth. Integrated PV skylights combine daylighting and power generation, unlocking new roofline real estate in Tokyo and Seoul. Architectural interiors held the largest 42% revenue slice in 2024 by catering to post-pandemic office retrofits where transparent partitions support flexible space planning.
By End-user Industry: Automotive Demand Outpaces Construction
Building and construction consumed 41% of the 2024 global volume, yet automotive orders are rising at 6.60% CAGR through 2030, expanding the laminated glass market size for mobility to USD 8.2 billion by the end of the decade. EV platforms allocate larger roof apertures, so double-curved tempered-laminate hybrids are gaining share. Electronics producers use ultra-thin laminates for ruggedized tablets fielded by logistics crews. Defense agencies procure blast-rated composites that meet ASTM F3279, protecting critical infrastructure against forced entry.
Note: Segment shares of all individual segments available upon report purchase
Geography Analysis
Asia Pacific generated 48% of worldwide revenue in 2024 and will preserve leadership with a 5.98% CAGR. China’s megacity skyline pipeline and India’s Smart Cities program keep float lines running near full capacity, while Japan’s subsidy on energy-positive retrofits boosts BIPV façade demand.
European architects specify triple-laminated low-E units to meet 2030 energy performance mandates, raising average square-meter prices. North America’s code committees are finalizing ballistic-resistance glazing standards, creating a premium niche for multi-ply laminates with embedded security films.
Gulf developments such as Saudi Arabia’s NEOM require laminated façades that withstand sand abrasion, UV, and temperature extremes. African urbanization, though from a low base, is translating into rising imports of safety glazing for transport and commercial property.
Competitive Landscape
The laminated glass market features moderate fragmentation. Regional challengers in China and India leverage low energy tariffs and proximity to construction hubs to underprice imports by up to 12%, pressuring multinationals to pursue joint ventures.
Laminated Glass Industry Leaders
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Saint-Gobain
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AGC Inc.
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Guardian Industries
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Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd
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Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd.
- *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Recent Industry Developments
- February 2025: Trulite announced the acquisition of Dependable Glass Works, with a new facility planned to boost laminated output by early 2026.
- August 2024: Eastman Chemical Company introduced Saflex PVB interlayers for glass tested under ASTM F3561 to improve forced-entry resistance in building glazing.
Research Methodology Framework and Report Scope
Market Definitions and Key Coverage
Our study treats the laminated glass market as the total value of newly manufactured safety glass sheets in which two or more panes are permanently bonded by an interlayer such as polyvinyl butyral, ethylene-vinyl acetate, or ionoplast, whether supplied to building façades, interior partitions, vehicle glazing, solar modules, or niche security uses. We count factory-built panels only at the first point of sale; repair glazing, tempered-only products, and aftermarket films are omitted.
Scope exclusion: thin tempered phone cover glass is intentionally left outside this sizing.
Segmentation Overview
- By Type
- Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB)
- SentryGlas Plus
- Ethylene-Vinyl Acetate (EVA)
- Others(Ionoplast, Fire-Rated Laminated Glass)
- By Application
- Architectural Exteriors (Curtain Walls, Facades)
- Architectural Interiors (Partitions, Balustrades)
- Automotive Windshields
- Automotive Sunroofs and Body Glazing
- Solar / BIPV Modules
- Electronics and Smart Devices
- Security and Defense Glazing
- By End-user Industry
- Building and Construction
- Automotive
- Electronics
- Other End-user Industries (Security and Defense)
- By Geography
- Asia-Pacific
- China
- India
- Japan
- South Korea
- Thailand
- Malaysia
- Indonesia
- Vietnam
- Rest of Asia-Pacific
- North America
- United States
- Canada
- Mexico
- Europe
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Italy
- Spain
- Turkey
- Russia
- Nordic Countries
- Rest of Europe
- South America
- Brazil
- Argentina
- Colombia
- Rest of South America
- Middle East and Africa
- Saudi Arabia
- United Arab Emirates
- Qatar
- South Africa
- Nigeria
- Egypt
- Rest of Middle East and Africa
- Asia-Pacific
Detailed Research Methodology and Data Validation
Primary Research
Interviews with glass fabricators, interlayer resin suppliers, automotive glazing engineers, and façade consultants across Asia-Pacific, North America, and Europe helped us validate average panel prices, penetration rates, and upcoming code changes that had limited public data. These interactions guided the fine-tuning of regional assumptions and stress-tested early model outputs.
Desk Research
We began with trade and production datasets from UN Comtrade, Eurostat PRODCOM, and the US Geological Survey, then drew on construction-permit series from the US Census and building completions from China's National Bureau of Statistics. Vehicle output figures from OICA and safety regulation updates published by the Safety Glazing Certification Council enriched the demand picture. Financial ratios and capacity details were cross-checked through D&B Hoovers, news archives on Dow Jones Factiva, and selected listed-company 10-Ks. The sources named illustrate our evidence base; several other reputable public repositories were also reviewed for consistency checks.
Market-Sizing & Forecasting
A top-down build starts with flat-glass production and net trade, which are then converted to laminated-grade volume using historical penetration ratios derived from the interviews. Results are corroborated through selective bottom-up roll-ups of leading fabricator shipments and sampled ASP × volume checks before final adjustments. Key variables include new floor-area completions, light-vehicle production, interlayer resin capacity utilization, building safety-code adoption index, and laminated share of auto sunroofs. A multivariate regression links these drivers to demand, with scenario analysis capturing cyclic construction swings. Forecasts run to 2030 and update automatically when any driver deviates materially from consensus.
Data Validation & Update Cycle
Analysts review model anomalies against third-party indicators every quarter, reconfirm unusual shifts with respondents, and obtain senior sign-off before release. Each published report is refreshed annually, and we push interim updates when policy changes or force-majeure events alter market trajectories.
Why Mordor's Laminated Glass Baseline commands reliability
Published estimates vary because firms choose different product scopes, driver sets, and refresh cadences.
We disclose our scope up front and, by combining regulations, capacity data, and price checks, we limit blind spots that inflate or deflate totals elsewhere.
Benchmark comparison
| Market Size | Anonymized source | Primary gap driver |
|---|---|---|
| USD 20.15 B (2024) | Mordor Intelligence | - |
| USD 22.20 B (2023) | Global Consultancy A | Includes tempered-laminated hybrids inside scope |
| USD 27.80 B (2024) | Industry Journal B | Uses list prices without regional ASP discounts |
| USD 20.37 B (2024) | Research Boutique C | Excludes solar and specialty security panels |
The comparison shows that divergences stem mainly from scope creep or pricing shortcuts; by contrast, Mordor analysts align volumes with verified production capacity and real transaction prices, offering decision-makers a balanced, transparent baseline they can readily trace back to openly stated drivers and repeatable steps.
Key Questions Answered in the Report
What is the current laminated glass market size?
The laminated glass market size reached USD 21.59 billion in 2024 and is on course for USD 27.63 billion by 2030.
Which region leads the laminated glass market?
Asia Pacific held 48% of global sales in 2024 and is forecast to grow at a 5.98% CAGR through 2030.
Why are ionoplast interlayers gaining popularity?
Ionoplast films deliver up to 100-fold stiffness versus PVB, enabling thinner panels and larger spans, which are essential for frameless façades and point-fixed glazing.
How fast is the automotive segment expanding?
Automotive demand is rising at a 6.60% CAGR thanks to head-up displays, panoramic sunroofs and safety regulations.
What are the main challenges to market growth?
Volatile PVB feedstock prices, lengthy fire-rating certification cycles and limited recycling infrastructure reduce margins and slow product launch cycles.
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