GLOBAL ULTRA-THIN GLASS MARKET RESEARCH REPORT - FORECAST TO 2024

Ultra-thin glass is thinner than human hair and have thickness below 2 mm. It provide excellent properties such as lightweight, weather durability, thermal stability, and flexibility which make them suitable for usage in numerous end use industries such as automotive, electrical & electronics, biotechnology, renewable energy, building & construction, and others.

According to MRFR analysis, the global ultra-thin glass market is projected to reach USD 20,799.8 million by 2024 at a CAGR of 11.88% during the forecast period. Based on thickness, 0.5-1.0 mm thickness segment hold for the largest market share in 2017 and is projected to expand significantly in the upcoming years owing to increased usage in tablets, laptops, smartphones, and other smart devices. 

1.0-1.5 mm thickness segment is the fastest growing segment and is predicted to reach USD 4,465.7 million by 2024. Based on application, touch panel display was the leading application segment in 2017 and is predicted to retain its dominance with an estimated value of USD 6,378.2 million by 2024 due to rising usage in portable devices. 

On the basis of region, the global ultra-thin glass market is categorized into five regions namely Asia Pacific, Europe, North America, Latin America, and the Middle East & Africa. Asia pacific emerged as the leading market in ultrathin glass and holds for around 59% market share in 2017 and is predicted to witness a lucrative growth in the near future. The region is expected to grow at a significant CAGR of around 12.57% over the assessment period. 

Key players:

Corning Incorporated, Asahi Glass Co., Ltd, Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd, SCOTT AG, CSG Holding Co., Ltd, Central Glass Co., Ltd, Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd, Luoyang Glass Co., Ltd, Emerge Glass, Aeon Industries Corporation Ltd, TAIWAN GLASS IND. CORP, and Novalglass.