Cover Glass Global Market Report 2026

Cover glass is a thin, transparent protective layer made from specialized glass designed to protect underlying surfaces or components from scratches, impact, and environmental damage. It is crafted to provide high optical clarity, durability, and resistance to chemical and thermal stress. Cover glass is commonly used in applications requiring visual appeal and long-lasting protection for display and optical systems.

The main types of cover glass are Gorilla, sapphire, Dragontrail, 3D glass, and other varieties. Gorilla cover glass is a durable, chemically strengthened material used to protect screens on smartphones and other electronic devices from scratches and damage. Material types include soda-lime glass, chemically strengthened glass, borosilicate glass, and others. Applications span smartphones and tablets, laptops and computers, wearables, automotive displays, and other electronics. End-use industries include consumer electronics, automotive, industrial equipment, healthcare and medical, and aerospace and space science.

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 are impacting the cover glass market by increasing costs of imported alumina, specialty coatings, chemical strengthening agents, and precision manufacturing equipment. Consumer electronics and automotive display segments in North America and Europe are most affected due to reliance on imported high-performance glass inputs, while Asia-Pacific faces export cost pressures. These tariffs are raising component costs and affecting device pricing. However, they are also driving regional glass processing investments, localized supply chains, and innovation in cost-optimized cover glass solutions.

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The cover glass market size has grown strongly in recent years. It will grow from $8.99 billion in 2025 to $9.81 billion in 2026 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 9.2%. The growth in the historic period can be attributed to expansion of smartphone and tablet production, growth in consumer electronics adoption, increasing demand for durable display protection, advancements in glass strengthening techniques, rising use in automotive displays.

The cover glass market size is expected to see strong growth in the next few years. It will grow to $13.78 billion in 2030 at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 8.9%. The growth in the forecast period can be attributed to increasing adoption of foldable devices, rising demand for advanced automotive displays, expansion of wearable electronics markets, growing investments in next-generation display technologies, increasing use of ultra-thin protective glass. Major trends in the forecast period include increasing use of chemically strengthened cover glass, rising adoption of curved and 3d glass designs, growing demand for scratch-resistant and durable surfaces, expansion of foldable and flexible display applications, enhanced focus on optical clarity and thinness.

The rising demand for consumer electronics is expected to propel growth in the cover glass market. Consumer electronics include devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, and smart home devices that require durable, high-quality display components. Demand is increasing due to growing smartphone penetration, adoption of wearable devices, and frequent upgrades of personal electronics. Cover glass provides protective, scratch-resistant, and optically clear layers that maintain touch sensitivity and durability. For instance, in 2024, The Digital Youth Index reported that 14% of young people in the UK, roughly 2 million, lacked access to a learning device such as a laptop or desktop computer. Therefore, consumer electronics demand is driving the cover glass market.

Major companies in the cover glass market are developing advanced strengthened glasses, such as next-generation durable cover glasses, to improve drop resistance while maintaining optical clarity. Next-generation durable cover glasses are protective materials designed with enhanced strength, scratch resistance, impact resistance, and optical clarity to safeguard electronic displays while preserving touch sensitivity and longevity. In June 2024, Corning Inc., a US-based specialty glass company, launched Gorilla Glass 7i for mid-range and value-segment smartphones and devices. Gorilla Glass 7i offers double the scratch resistance and can withstand drops from one meter onto rough surfaces, surpassing typical lithium aluminosilicate glasses. This innovation provides toughness and scratch protection at an affordable price for smartphones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches, and cameras.

In August 2025, Apple Inc., a US-based consumer electronics company, partnered with Corning Inc. to manufacture cover glasses at Corning's new facility in Kentucky. The partnership aims to onshore and secure Apple's supply chain by producing all iPhone and Apple Watch cover glass in the U.S., while advancing next-generation glass innovation through expanded manufacturing and R&D. Corning Inc. is a US-based specialty glass company that manufactures cover glasses.

Major companies operating in the cover glass market are Corning Incorporated, SCHOTT AG, AGC Inc, Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd, Saint-Gobain S A, Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co Ltd, Central Glass Co Ltd, NSG Group, AvanStrate Inc, Lens Technology Co Ltd, Biel Crystal Manufactory Limited, Futaba Corporation, Dongxu Optoelectronic Technology Co Ltd, China Southern Glass Holding Co Ltd, Yaohua Pilkington Glass Group Co Ltd, Sichuan Xuhong Optoelectronic Technology Co Ltd, Samsung Corning Advanced Glass, Cardinal Glass Industries, Ohara Inc

Asia-Pacific was the largest region in the cover glass market in 2025. Asia-Pacific is expected to be the fastest-growing region in the forecast period. The regions covered in the cover glass market report are Asia-Pacific, South East Asia, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East, Africa.

The countries covered in the cover glass market report are Australia, Brazil, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Japan, Taiwan, Russia, South Korea, UK, USA, Canada, Italy, Spain.

The cover glass market consists of sales of display cover glass, touchscreen glass, solar cover glass, and optical glass plates. 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.

Cover Glass Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses cover glass market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's historic and forecast market growth by geography.

• The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
• The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
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• Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
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• Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
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Scope

• Markets Covered:1) By Type: Gorilla; Sapphire; Dragontrail; 3D Glass; Other Types
• 2) By Material Type: Soda-Lime Glass; Chemically Strengthened Glass; Borosilicate Glass; Other Materials
• 3) By Application: Smartphones And Tablets; Laptops And Computers; Wearables; Automotive Displays; Other Electronics
• 4) By End-Use Industry: Consumer Electronics; Automotive; Industrial Equipment; Healthcare Or Medical; Aerospace And Space Science
• Subsegments:
• 1) By Gorilla: Chemically Strengthened Glass; Scratch Resistant Glass; Thin Flexible Glass
• 2) By Sapphire: Synthetic Sapphire Glass; Transparent Sapphire Crystal; Coated Sapphire Glass
• 3) By Dragontrail: Chemically Toughened Glass; High Transparency Glass; Lightweight Durable Glass
• 4) By 3D Glass: Curved Edge Glass; Full Lamination Glass; Foldable Display Glass
• 5) By Other Types: Tempered Glass; Laminated Glass; Anti-Reflective Glass
• Companies Mentioned: Corning Incorporated; SCHOTT AG; AGC Inc; Nippon Electric Glass Co Ltd; Saint-Gobain S A; Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited; Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co Ltd; Central Glass Co Ltd; NSG Group; AvanStrate Inc; Lens Technology Co Ltd; Biel Crystal Manufactory Limited; Futaba Corporation; Dongxu Optoelectronic Technology Co Ltd; China Southern Glass Holding Co Ltd; Yaohua Pilkington Glass Group Co Ltd; Sichuan Xuhong Optoelectronic Technology Co Ltd; Samsung Corning Advanced Glass; Cardinal Glass Industries; Ohara Inc
• Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain.
• Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa
• Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.
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