Global Construction Glass Market is valued approximately at USD 101 billion in 2018 and is anticipated to grow with a healthy growth rate of more than 7% over the forecast period 2019-2026.
A construction glass is a translucent glazing material which is used for windows and external walls. A construction glass possesses several chemical and physical properties such as flexible molding, electric resistance, chemical resistance and the weather resistant. Owing to these properties, it is the most ideal option as a building material in construction industry. Growth in construction industry along with technological advancements in glass industry are the major factor responsible for high CAGR of the market over the forecast period. For instance, According to International Construction Market Survey, the growth rate of construction industry globally in 2017 was estimated nearly 3.5% and it grew to 3.9% (approx.) in 2018. Moreover, increasing demand for green buildings aided with rising investments on infrastructural projects worldwide is the prime factor that offers lucrative growth opportunities to the market over the forecast period.

For instance, the new green building space in China is anticipated to reach 2 billion square meters by 2020. Furthermore, as per African Arbitration report in 2018, Eagle Hills a private real estate investment and development company (United Arab Emirates) has announced to invest around 2 billion for the integrated community development projects in Addis Ababa. Such green building initiatives & investment in construction projects is anticipated to grow construction industries therefore, the need of construction glass is also expected to increase. However, regulations for carbon dioxide emissions and volatile prices of raw material are few factors anticipated to limiting the growth of global Construction Glass market during the forecast period.

The regional analysis of global Construction Glass market is considered for the key regions such as Asia Pacific, North America, Europe, Latin America and Rest of the World. Asia-Pacific is the leading/significant region in terms of revenue and market share owing to increasing construction sector along with rising disposable income of the individuals in the region. However, Asia-Pacific is also expected to exhibit at high growth rate / CAGR over the forecast period of 2019-2026 owing to rapid industrialization and developments in the building construction industry across the region.

Major market player included in this report are:

  • Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
  • Central Glass Co. Ltd.
  • China Glass Holdings Ltd.
  • Guardian Industries
  • Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG)
  • PPG Industries
  • Saint-Gobain
  • Schott AG
  • Sisecam Group
  • Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited


The objective of the study is to define market sizes of different segments & countries in recent years and to forecast the values to the coming eight years. The report is designed to incorporate both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the industry within each of the regions and countries involved in the study. Furthermore, the report also caters the detailed information about the crucial aspects such as driving factors & challenges which will define the future growth of the market. Additionally, the report shall also incorporate available opportunities in micro markets for stakeholders to invest along with the detailed analysis of competitive landscape and product offerings of key players. The detailed segments and sub-segment of the market are explained below:

By Type:

  • Low-Emissivity Glass
  • Special Glass


By Chemical Composition:

  • Soda-Lime
  • Potash-Lime
  • Potash-Lead


By Manufacturing Process:

  • Float
  • Rolled/Sheet


By Application:

  • Residential
  • Commercial


By Region:

  • North America
  • U.S.
  • Canada
  • Europe
  • UK
  • Germany
  • Asia Pacific
  • China
  • India
  • Japan
  • Latin America
  • Brazil
  • Mexico
  • Rest of the World


Furthermore, years considered for the study are as follows:

  • Historical year – 2016, 2017
  • Base year – 2018
  • Forecast period – 2019 to 2026


Target Audience of the Global Construction Glass Market in Market Study:

  • Key Consulting Companies & Advisors
  • Large, medium-sized, and small enterprises
  • Venture capitalists
  • Value-Added Resellers (VARs)
  • Third-party knowledge providers
  • Investment bankers
  • Investors