Global Electrochromic Glass Market Is Expected To Be Driven By The Recovering Construction Sector In The Forecast Period Of 2021-2026

The new report by Expert Market Research titled, ‘Global Electrochromic Glass Market Report and Forecast 2021-2026’, gives an in-depth analysis of the global electrochromic glass market, assessing the market based on its segments like application, end use, and major regions. The report tracks the latest trends in the industry and studies their impact on the overall market. It also assesses the market dynamics, covering the key demand and price indicators, along with analysing the market based on the SWOT and Porter’s Five Forces models.

The key highlights of the report include:

Market Overview (2021-2026)

• Historical Market Size (2020): USD 1.47 Billion

• Forecast CAGR (2020-2026): 8.4%

Forecast Market Size (2026): USD 2.39 Billion

The growth of global electrochromic glass is driven by its rising application in end-use segments of construction, automobile, and aerospace industries. The usage of electrochromic glass in sunroofs and windows of cars is primarily driven by the demand for alternatives of expensive automated sunroof and curtains. The product, thus, provides more energy-intensive and eco-friendly solutions by allowing a single electrical discharge to modify the properties of windows and displays, thus removing the need for multiple windows or automated power-heavy displays. The growth of the electrochromic glass industry is expected to be driven by these factors in the forecast period.

Industry Definition and Major Segments

Electrochromic glass or smart glass refers to electronic active glass which changes its physical characteristics such as colour, transparency, and reflective nature. It has layer of nanoparticles sandwiched between two layers of glass which lead to change in characteristics due to oxidation or reduction caused by electric current.

The major applications of electrochromic glass are:

• Windows

• Mirror

• Display

The market can be broadly categorised on the basis of its end-use segments into:

• Construction

• Automotive

• Aerospace

• Others

The regional markets for electrochromic glass include:

• North America

• Europe

• Asia Pacific

• Latin America

• Middle East and Africa

Market Trends

North America and Europe hold a large share of the global electrochromic glass market due to early acceptance of the commodity in the automotive and construction sectors in the countries. Meanwhile, due to the rising disposable incomes and key investments by the major players in the region, the Asia Pacific is expected to be one of the fastest growing regions during the forecast period. However, electrochromic glass is expected to see an increase in demand due to its increasingly popular use in windows, displays, and sunroofs, especially in developed regions, as the construction sector recovers after the global coronavirus pandemic. Electrochromic glass, along with other smart glass options is seeing an increased adoption in commercial spaces, becoming an energy-friendly alternative to automatic windowpanes/shutters.

Key Market Players

The major players in the market are AGC Inc, ChromoGenics, Kinestral Technologies Inc, Polytronix Inc,  and Smartglass International Limited, among others. The report covers the market shares, capacities, plant turnarounds, expansions, investments and mergers and acquisitions, among other latest developments of these market players.