[138 Pages Report] Flat Glass Market size is estimated to grow from USD 92.90 Billion in 2016 to USD 142.05 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.30% during the forecast period. The base year considered for the study is 2016 and the market size is projected between 2017 and 2022. The increase in the use of flat glass in the construction & infrastructural and automotive applications is expected to drive the market in the coming years.

Objectives of the Study:

The report analyzes the global flat glass market, in terms of volume (kiloton) and value (USD million). The report also estimates the size and growth potential of the flat glass market across different segments, such as product type, technology, end-use industry, and region. It forecasts the market size for five regions, namely, Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, Middle East & Africa, and Latin America. The study also covers market opportunities and competitive landscape for stakeholders and market leaders.

The research methodology used to estimate and forecast the flat glass market begins with gathering data on key company revenues and raw material costs through secondary sources, such as Factiva, Hoovers, Manta, and others. Product offerings are also taken into consideration to determine the market segmentation. The bottom-up approach has been used to arrive at the overall size of the flat glass market from the revenue of key players. After arriving at the total market size, the overall market has been split into several segments and subsegments, which have then been verified through primary research by conducting extensive interviews with CEOs, VPs, directors, and executives. Data triangulation and market breakdown procedures have been used to complete the overall market engineering process and arrive at the exact statistics for all segments and subsegments. The breakdown of profiles of primary interviewees is shown in the figure below:

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Key manufacturers of flat glass include Asahi Glass (Japan), Saint-Gobain (France), Nippon Sheet Glass (Japan), Guardian Industries (U.S.), and Taiwan Glass Ind. Corp. (Taiwan). The applications of flat glass mainly include construction & infrastructure, industrial & chemical, automotive, marine, and sports & leisure.

Target Audience

Flat Glass Manufacturers

Raw Material Suppliers

Distributors & Suppliers

Industry Associations

�The study answers several questions for stakeholders, primarily which market segments to focus on in the next two to five years for prioritizing the efforts and investments�

Scope of the Report

The research report segments the flat glass market into the following submarkets:

By Product Type:

Basic Float Glass

Toughened Glass

Coated Glass

Laminated Glass

Extra Clear Glass

Others Pattern Glass Mirror Glass



By Technology:

Float

Rolled

Sheet

By End-Use Industry:

Construction & Infrastructure

Automotive & Transportation

Solar Energy

Others Electronics Green Houses



By Region:

North America

Europe

Asia-Pacific

Middle East & Africa

Latin America

Available Customizations

Along with the given market data, MarketsandMarkets offers customizations according to the company�s specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:

Product Analysis

Product matrix, which gives a detailed comparison of product portfolio of each company

Regional Analysis

Further breakdown of the North American flat glass market

Further breakdown of the European flat glass market

Further breakdown of the Asia-Pacific flat glass market

Further breakdown of the Middle East & Africa flat glass market

Further breakdown of the Latin American flat glass market

Company information

Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players

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The flat glass market is projected to grow from USD 92.90 Billion in 2016 to USD 142.05 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.30% during the forecast period. The growth of the market can be attributed to the high demand from the construction & infrastructure industry and emerging application industries such as automotive & transportation & solar energy. The market witnessed a significant growth in the past few years, due to the increased demand for flat glass from China, the U.S., Germany, India, Brazil, and Malaysia.

The flat glass market is segmented, based on product type, into basic float glass, toughened glass, coated glass, laminated glass, and extra clear glass. Laminated is projected to the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The toughened glass segment was the largest segment of the market in 2016, as toughened glass is used extensively in the construction and transportation applications.

The flat glass market is segmented by end-use industry into construction & infrastructure, automotive & transportation, solar energy, and others. The construction & infrastructure segment was the largest segment of the market in 2016, owing to the growing demand for flat glass in residential building projects, government regulations pertaining to green & sustainable buildings, and aesthetic appearance of flat glass.

The flat glass market, based on technology, is segmented into rolled, sheet, and float glass. The float glass segment was the largest segment of the market in 2016, due to the advantages of the technology, such as easy and fast processing. Furthermore, with the help of this technology, it is possible to mass produce flat glass that is perfectly smooth and has no marks.

Asia-Pacific was the largest consumer of flat glass in 2016. India and China are major markets for flat glass due to growing construction and infrastructure development activities, increasing automotive production, and rising installations of solar panels in both countries.

The demand for glass fabric or glass roving for better results is increasing, especially in emerging economies, owing to automation and shift from open mold applications to close mold applications. This may act as a restraint for the growth of the flat glass market.

Asahi Glass (Japan), Saint-Gobain (France), Nippon Sheet Glass (Japan), Guardian Industries (U.S.), and Taiwan Glass (Taiwan) are some of the leading players in the flat glass market. Asahi Glass (Japan) has been focusing on maintaining its position in the market by tapping various global markets. The company has entered strategic alliances with local distribution centers in emerging markets to increase its market share and customer base. The company adopted investments & expansions as its growth strategy in the recent years.

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