Automotive Glass Market in the U.S. to witness 4% gains to 2024

Worldwide automotive glass market is slated to reach a revenue of over USD 21 billion by 2024. Increasing vehicle sales across the globe together with increasing surface area of automobiles covered with glass is primarily driving the industry. Rising product consumption per vehicle owing to changes in car designs is enhancing the business. Inclination towards large windscreens is driving the automotive glass industry over the projected period.

Laminated automotive glass market will be worth over USD 11 billion over the projected time frame. Ease of repairing, prevention from penetration, clear visibility, and acoustic advantages are essential characteristics offered by this product. Tempered segment will exhibit over 6% CAGR during the study period. High robustness and strength owing to thermal and chemical treatment are boosting the product demand.

OEMs automotive glass segment accounted for more than 80% of the volume share in 2017. Rising safety norms in conjunction with expansion of automobile industry are surging overall industry growth over the forecast time span. Moreover, high quality products and accurate model make are preferred by the customers.

Europe automotive glass industry is predicted to hold approximately 19% of the volume share by 2024. Stringent regulations associated with passenger safety and customers preferring superior quality product capable of handling extreme weather conditions will influence the product demand in region. Increasing production of supercars and luxury cars is supporting product innovation across various countries of the region.

China automotive glass industry from OEM is anticipated to observe more than 7% CAGR till 2024. Large presence of auto production facilities together with rapid industrialization owing to availability of land and resources at low cost is propelling the product penetration rate. The automotive industry plays a vital role in county？ Economy, that has motivated its government to take certain initiatives for further development. It includes Rural Subsidy Program for Vehicle Purchases, Old for New Trade in Auto Program, and New Energy Vehicle Subsidy Policy contributing in vehicle sales across the country.

Global automotive glass market participants are AGC, Nippon, Guardian, Saint Gobain Sekurit, Xinyi, and Fuyao accounting for major industry share in 2017. Other notable players of the industry include Magna International, Inc., Gentex Corporation, PGW, Shenzhen Benson, and Webasto.