The Asia Pacific architectural glass market is expected to grow from US$ 24,695.32 million in 2022 to US$ 35,039.27 million by 2028. It is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% from 2022 to 2028.

Adoption of Growth Strategies by Manufacturers is Expected to Open New Opportunities in the Asia Pacific Architectural Glass Market Over the Forecast Period

The Asia Pacific architectural glass market is growing with an upward trend, and manufacturers are making significant investments in research & development, partnerships, and collaborations to launch innovative products to tap into emerging market opportunities. Market players focus on providing innovative products in response to an ever-increasing demand for architectural glass. For instance, in July 2019, ?i?ecam launched its new product, ?i?ecam Extra Strong Laminated Glass, with improved security performance level. It combines two or more glass panels with a more robust and durable special binding agency extra stiff polyvinyl butyral (PVB) interlayer under heat and pressure. The company hopes to gain a stronghold on the market with this launch. Such product launches are expected to drive the market in the coming years. Furthermore, architectural glass manufacturers are expanding their businesses through collaboration, mergers & acquisitions, and expansion strategies. For instance, in October 2020, AGC Inc. completed the business integration of the Architectural Glass Business in Japan with Central Glass Co. Ltd by the fiscal year ending December 31, 2021, in the fourth quarter. Moreover, manufacturers are investing in new technologies for glass production to cater to customers’ requirements for good quality glass. Such strategic initiatives aim to offer greater availability of value-added products. Such strategic initiatives are expected to open new opportunities in the Asia Pacific architectural glass market over the forecast period.

Asia Pacific Architectural Glass Market Overview

The major countries in Asia Pacific include India, China, Japan, South Korea, and Australia. The per capita income in Asia Pacific has increased, along with the development of affordable residential activities. Hence, Asia Pacific is witnessing rapid urbanization and a surge in the construction projects of residential and commercial buildings. The beneficial government policies related to residential properties in several developing countries of the region have propelled urbanization. For instance, according to the report by the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), the government of India has planned to boost the infrastructure and construction services through several policies such as open FDI norms, large budget allocation to the infrastructure sector, smart cities mission, etc. The report also stated that the real estate industry in India is projected to reach US$ 1 trillion by 2030, along with an increased year-on-year infrastructure Capex by 34% to reach US$ 6.7 million. Thus, the consequent growth of the construction industry in developed countries is fueling the demand for architectural glass in the region. Moreover, the rise in awareness regarding energy-efficient glass for construction applications and new developments in the solar industry are expected to boost the demand for the glass in the coming years. The photovoltaic (PV) modules used in the solar applications are incorporated with architectural laminated glass cover plates. Therefore, the growing expansion of the real estate industry, rising investments in the construction sector, and rise in sustainable construction in the region are anticipated to boost the demand for architectural glass during the forecast period.

Asia Pacific Architectural Glass Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)

Asia Pacific Architectural Glass Market Segmentation

The Asia Pacific architectural glass market is segmented into type, application, and country.

Based on type, the Asia Pacific architectural glass market is segmented into tempered glass, annealed glass, laminated glass, and others. In 2022, the laminated glass segment registered a largest share in the Asia Pacific architectural glass market.

Based on application, the Asia Pacific architectural glass market is segmented into hurricane impact, ballustrades/glass railings, overhead and canopies, security/bullet resistant glass, acoustics, decorative/colored glass, structural facades, and others. In 2022, the structural facades segment registered a largest share in the Asia Pacific architectural glass market.

Based on country, the Asia Pacific architectural glass market is segmented into Australia, China, India, Japan, South Korea, and the Rest of Asia Pacific. In 2022, China segment registered a largest share in the Asia Pacific architectural glass market.

AGC Inc; Asahi India Glass Ltd; Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA; Guardian Industries Holdings LLC; Jinjing (Group) Co Ltd, Nippon Sheet Glass Co Ltd; Qingdao Morn Building Materials Co Ltd; Schott AG; Turkiye Sise ve Cam Fabrikalari AS; and Vitro SAB de CV are the leading companies operating in the Asia Pacific architectural glass market.