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Building and construction glass comprises glass products specifically designed for use in construction and building materials. Its applications range from traditional windows to intricate fenestrations incorporated into facades.
The primary types of building and construction glass include low-e glass and special glass. Low-E glass is characterized by a transparent, ultra-thin coating designed to reflect UV rays and infrared light. These glasses are manufactured through processes such as the float glass process or the rolled/sheet process, utilizing different chemical compositions such as soda-lime, potash-lime, and potash-lead. They find extensive use in both residential and non-residential construction purposes.
Note that the outlook for this market is being affected by rapid changes in trade relations and tariffs globally. The report will be updated prior to delivery to reflect the latest status, including revised forecasts and quantified impact analysis. The report's Recommendations and Conclusions sections will be updated to give strategies for entities dealing with the fast-moving international environment.
Tariffs on glass products and raw materials such as soda ash and silica have impacted the building and construction glass market by increasing manufacturing and procurement costs. These effects are most visible in residential and non-residential construction segments across Asia-Pacific, Europe, and North America, where imported glass and components play a significant role. Higher tariffs have led to project cost escalations and delayed construction timelines. However, they have also encouraged local production, regional capacity expansion, and innovation in cost-efficient and energy-efficient glass solutions.
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The building and construction glass market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $121.4 billion in 2025 to $131.41 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to urbanization and population growth, expansion of residential construction, growth in commercial building projects, rising demand for natural lighting, increased use of glass in modern architecture.
The building and construction glass market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $182.76 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.6%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to green building regulations, demand for energy-efficient buildings, growth of smart city projects, increasing renovation and retrofit activities, rising investments in sustainable construction materials. Major trends in the forecast period include rising adoption of energy-efficient glazing, growing use of high-performance facade glass, increasing demand for safety and security glass, expansion of aesthetic and architectural glass designs, rising preference for noise-reducing glass solutions.
The rise of green buildings is significantly driving the growth of the building and construction glass market in the future. Green building refers to the design, construction, and operation of structures in an environmentally responsible and resource-efficient way. This approach emphasizes the use of sustainable materials, reducing energy and water consumption, enhancing indoor air quality, and minimizing waste and pollution. Building and construction glass plays a crucial role in green buildings by offering energy-efficient solutions that lower energy use and costs. For example, in August 2024, Natural Resources Canada, a non-departmental agency of the Government of Canada, reported that residential buildings in Canada account for 47% of emissions from the buildings sector (excluding electricity). Approximately 54% of homes depend on fossil fuels for space heating, while 44% use electric-powered equipment. As a result, the growth of green buildings is expected to propel the building and construction glass market forward.
Leading companies in the building and construction glass market are actively pursuing advanced strategic initiatives to boost energy efficiency, improve thermal insulation, and cater to the increasing demand for sustainable building solutions. These initiatives encompass innovative approaches and projects designed to enhance glass performance, sustainability, and energy efficiency in contemporary architectural applications. For example, in August 2024, Vitro, a U.S.-based glass manufacturer, launched the Vitro X Innovation Partnerships Program. This strategic initiative aims to foster collaborations with innovative firms to tackle challenges within the glass industry. The program positions Vitro as both an early investor and a hands-on partner for companies developing groundbreaking technologies that enhance glass functionality and associated services.
In February 2023, Modular Group Investments Ltd (MGI), a UK-based modular construction company acquired Oakland Glass Ltd for an undisclosed amount. With this acquisition, Modular Group Investments Ltd (MGI) focuses on diversifying its product portfolio and strengthening customer relationships by offering more products and services in the construction market. Oakland Glass Ltd is a UK-based glass manufacturing company that specializes in insulated glass, toughened glass, and laminated glass.
Major companies operating in the building and construction glass market report are AGC Inc., Central Glass Co. Ltd., Guardian Industries, Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd., PPG Industries Inc., Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A., Schott AG, China Glass Holdings Ltd., Fuyaogroup.com, Guangzhou Topo Glass Co. Ltd., arcon Flach- und Sicherheitsglas GmbH and Co. KG, Beijing Northglass Technologies Co. Ltd., Cardinal Glass Industries Inc., Asahi India Glass Limited, Sisecam, Euroglas GmbH, GSC Glass Private Limited, HNG Float Glass Limited, Jinjing Group Co. Ltd., KIBING Group, Luoyang Glass Company Limited, Shanghai Yaohua Pilkington Glass Group Co. Ltd., Taiwan Glass Industry Corporation, Vitro, S.A.B. de C.V., China Yaohua Glass Group Co. Ltd., Fuso Glass India Pvt. Ltd., Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope, Sangalli Group
Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the building and construction glass market in 2025. The regions covered in the building and construction glass market are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.
The countries covered in the building and construction glass market are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.
The building and construction glass market consists of the sale of laminated glass, tempered glass, insulating glass, and shatterproof glass. Values in this market are 'factory gate' values, that is the value of goods sold by the manufacturers or creators of the goods, whether to other entities (including downstream manufacturers, wholesalers, distributors, and retailers) or directly to end customers. The value of goods in this market includes related services sold by the creators of the goods.
The market value is defined as the revenues that enterprises gain from the sale of goods and/or services within the specified market and geography through sales, grants, or donations in terms of the currency (in USD unless otherwise specified).
The revenues for a specified geography are consumption values that are revenues generated by organizations in the specified geography within the market, irrespective of where they are produced. It does not include revenues from resales along the supply chain, either further along the supply chain or as part of other products.
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