Please Wait.....
Report
Asia-Pacific Float Glass Market By Product Type (Clear Float Glass, Tinted Float Glass, Patterned Float Glass, Reflective Float Glass, Others), By End-Use Industry (Building & Construction, Automotive & Transportation, Solar Energy, Consumer Goods, Industrial), By Thickness (Up to 4 mm, 4-6 mm, 6-10 mm, Above 10 mm), By Country, Competition, Forecast and Opportunities, 2020-2030F
Market Report I 2025-05-16 I 123 Pages I TechSci Research
Market Overview
The Asia-Pacific Float Glass Market was valued at USD 14.14 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach USD 19.61 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 5.44% during the forecast period. The market is experiencing steady growth, primarily fueled by rapid expansion in construction, infrastructure, and rising demand from the automotive and solar energy sectors. Float glass, appreciated for its consistent thickness and excellent optical clarity, is widely utilized in architectural and automotive applications due to its functionality and visual appeal. Countries like China, India, Vietnam, and Indonesia are witnessing major urbanization and construction booms, boosting float glass demand across residential, commercial, and industrial projects. Government investments in public infrastructure, including smart cities, airports, and high-rise developments, are also reinforcing market momentum. Additionally, the automotive industry's expansion-particularly in China and India-is driving increased use of float glass for laminated and tinted windows. The solar energy sector is another significant growth contributor, with float glass playing a key role in photovoltaic panels, supported by ambitious renewable energy targets and increasing manufacturing capacity across the region.
Key Market Drivers
Rapid Urbanization and Infrastructure Development
The accelerating pace of urbanization in Asia-Pacific is significantly elevating the need for float glass, particularly in fast-developing countries like China, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. As urban populations swell, demand for modern residential, commercial, and public infrastructure is rising sharply. Float glass, with its adaptability for facades, interiors, and window applications, is becoming a staple in urban construction. The United Nations projects that over 55% of the region's population will reside in urban areas by 2030, up from 47% in 2020. Programs such as India's Smart Cities Mission and China's Belt and Road Initiative are injecting substantial funds into infrastructure development, reinforcing the requirement for high-performance glass materials. Float glass's ability to accommodate coatings for solar reflectivity, UV protection, and thermal insulation makes it ideal for meeting energy-efficiency standards and aesthetic expectations in modern architecture. As high-rise buildings, malls, and public transit hubs proliferate, demand for float glass in double-glazing systems and curtain walls continues to grow, supported by policy shifts favoring green and sustainable building solutions.
Key Market Challenges
Volatility in Raw Material and Energy Costs
A major challenge confronting float glass manufacturers in Asia-Pacific is the unpredictability of raw material and energy costs. The production process relies on materials like silica sand, soda ash, dolomite, and limestone, all of which are subject to global price fluctuations. Additionally, the energy-intensive nature of float glass manufacturing-requiring continuous high-temperature furnace operation-makes energy costs a substantial portion of total expenses. In markets such as India and China, fluctuations in coal, natural gas, and electricity prices can severely impact profitability. Recent global energy crises and geopolitical conflicts, such as the Russia-Ukraine war, have led to spikes in fuel prices, adding to operational uncertainty. These rising input costs pose challenges for pricing strategies and production planning, forcing manufacturers to either absorb costs or pass them on to consumers, which may affect competitiveness.
Key Market Trends
Expansion of Solar Energy Projects Driving Demand for Solar Float Glass
The surge in solar energy deployment across Asia-Pacific is driving heightened demand for solar-grade float glass, particularly low-iron, high-transparency variants used in photovoltaic and solar thermal systems. Countries like China, India, Vietnam, and Australia are aggressively scaling up solar capacity to meet ambitious renewable energy goals. China remains the global leader in solar installations, spurring demand for ultra-clear float glass for both PV and CSP applications. In India, the National Solar Mission is targeting 280 GW of solar capacity by 2030, directly boosting demand for float glass in solar module manufacturing. Supportive government policies such as feed-in tariffs, tax incentives, and production-linked incentives (PLI) are attracting investments in solar panel production and, by extension, float glass facilities. Manufacturers are also enhancing production capabilities with anti-reflective coatings to improve solar panel efficiency, positioning float glass as a critical component in Asia-Pacific's clean energy transition.
Key Market Players
- Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.
- Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
- Saint-Gobain S.A.
- Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited
- China Glass Holdings Limited
- Taiwan Glass Ind. Corp
- Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd.
- Kibing Group
- Sisecam Group
- Gold Plus Glass Industry Limited
Report Scope:
In this report, the Asia-Pacific Float Glass Market has been segmented into the following categories, in addition to the industry trends which have also been detailed below:
- Asia-Pacific Float Glass Market, By Product Type:
o Clear Float Glass
o Tinted Float Glass
o Patterned Float Glass
o Reflective Float Glass
o Others
- Asia-Pacific Float Glass Market, By End-Use Industry:
o Building & Construction
o Automotive & Transportation
o Solar Energy
o Consumer Goods
o Industrial
- Asia-Pacific Float Glass Market, By Thickness:
o Up to 4 mm
o 4-6 mm
o 6-10 mm
o Above 10 mm
- Asia-Pacific Float Glass Market, By Country:
o China
o Japan
o India
o South Korea
o Australia
o Singapore
o Thailand
o Malaysi
Competitive Landscape
Company Profiles: Detailed analysis of the major companies present in the Asia-Pacific Float Glass Market.
Available Customizations:
Asia-Pacific Float Glass Market report with the given market data, TechSci Research offers customizations according to a company's specific needs. The following customization options are available for the report:
Company Information
- Detailed analysis and profiling of additional market players (up to five).
1. Product Overview
1.1. Market Definition
1.2. Scope of the Market
1.2.1. Markets Covered
1.2.2. Years Considered for Study
1.2.3. Key Market Segmentations
2. Research Methodology
2.1. Objective of the Study
2.2. Baseline Methodology
2.3. Key Industry Partners
2.4. Major Association and Secondary Sources
2.5. Forecasting Methodology
2.6. Data Triangulation & Validation
2.7. Assumptions and Limitations
3. Executive Summary
3.1. Overview of the Market
3.2. Overview of Key Market Segmentations
3.3. Overview of Key Market Players
3.4. Overview of Key Regions/Countries
3.5. Overview of Market Drivers, Challenges, and Trends
4. Voice of Customer
5. Asia-Pacific Float Glass Market Outlook
5.1. Market Size & Forecast
5.1.1. By Value
5.2. Market Share & Forecast
5.2.1. By Product Type (Clear Float Glass, Tinted Float Glass, Patterned Float Glass, Reflective Float Glass, Others)
5.2.2. By End-Use Industry (Building & Construction, Automotive & Transportation, Solar Energy, Consumer Goods, Industrial)
5.2.3. By Thickness (Up to 4 mm, 4-6 mm, 6-10 mm, Above 10 mm)
5.2.4. By Country (China, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, Rest of Asia-Pacific)
5.3. By Company (2024)
5.4. Market Map
6. China Float Glass Market Outlook
6.1. Market Size & Forecast
6.1.1. By Value
6.2. Market Share & Forecast
6.2.1. By Product Type
6.2.2. By End-Use Industry
6.2.3. By Thickness
7. Japan Float Glass Market Outlook
7.1. Market Size & Forecast
7.1.1. By Value
7.2. Market Share & Forecast
7.2.1. By Product Type
7.2.2. By End-Use Industry
7.2.3. By Thickness
8. India Float Glass Market Outlook
8.1. Market Size & Forecast
8.1.1. By Value
8.2. Market Share & Forecast
8.2.1. By Product Type
8.2.2. By End-Use Industry
8.2.3. By Thickness
9. South Korea Float Glass Market Outlook
9.1. Market Size & Forecast
9.1.1. By Value
9.2. Market Share & Forecast
9.2.1. By Product Type
9.2.2. By End-Use Industry
9.2.3. By Thickness
10. Australia Float Glass Market Outlook
10.1. Market Size & Forecast
10.1.1. By Value
10.2. Market Share & Forecast
10.2.1. By Product Type
10.2.2. By End-Use Industry
10.2.3. By Thickness
11. Singapore Float Glass Market Outlook
11.1. Market Size & Forecast
11.1.1. By Value
11.2. Market Share & Forecast
11.2.1. By Product Type
11.2.2. By End-Use Industry
11.2.3. By Thickness
12. Thailand Float Glass Market Outlook
12.1. Market Size & Forecast
12.1.1. By Value
12.2. Market Share & Forecast
12.2.1. By Product Type
12.2.2. By End-Use Industry
12.2.3. By Thickness
13. Malaysia Float Glass Market Outlook
13.1. Market Size & Forecast
13.1.1. By Value
13.2. Market Share & Forecast
13.2.1. By Product Type
13.2.2. By End-Use Industry
13.2.3. By Thickness
14. Market Dynamics
14.1. Drivers
14.2. Challenges
15. Market Trends and Developments
15.1. Merger & Acquisition (If Any)
15.2. Product Launches (If Any)
15.3. Recent Developments
16. Company Profiles
16.1. Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.
16.1.1. Business Overview
16.1.2. Key Revenue and Financials
16.1.3. Recent Developments
16.1.4. Key Personnel
16.1.5. Key Product/Services Offered
16.2. Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.
16.3. Saint-Gobain S.A.
16.4. Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited
16.5. China Glass Holdings Limited
16.6. Taiwan Glass Ind. Corp
16.7. Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co., Ltd.
16.8. Kibing Group
16.9. Sisecam Group
16.10. Gold Plus Glass Industry Limited
17. Strategic Recommendations
18. About Us & Disclaimer
- Not Sure / Need Reassuring
- Confirm Content
-
Content is provided by our partners and every effort is made to make Market Report details as clear as possible. If you are not sure the exact content you require is included in this study you can Contact us to double check. To do this you can:
Use the ‘? ASK A QUESTION’ below the license / prices and to the right of this box. This will come directly to our team who will work on dealing with your request as soon as possible.
Write to directly on support@scotts-international.com with details. Please include as much information as possible including the name of report or link so our staff will be able to work on you request.
Telephone us directly on 0048 603 394 346 and an experienced member of team will be on hand to answer.
-
- Sample Pages
-
With the vast majority of our partners we can obtain Sample Pages to support your decision. This is something we can arrange without revealing your personal details.
It is important to note that we will not be able to provide you the exact data or statistics such as Market Size and Forecasts. Sample pages usually confirm the layout or the Categories included in Charts and Graphs, excluding specific data.
To ask for Sample Pages by contact us through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346.
-
- Check for Alternatives
-
Whilst we try to make our online platform as easy to use as possible there is always the possibility that a better alternative has not been found in your search.
To avoid this possibility Contact us through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346 and a Senior Team Member can review your requirements and send a list of possibilities with opinions and recommendations.
-
- Confirm Content
- Prices / Formats / Delivery
- Prices
-
All prices are set by our partners and should be exactly the same as those listed on their own websites. We work on a Revenue share basis ensuring that you never pay more than what is offered elsewhere.
Should you find the price cheaper on another platform we recommend you to Contact us as we should be able to match this price. You can Contact us though through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346.
-
- Discounts
-
As we work in close partnership with our Partners from time to time we can secure discounts and assist with negotiations, this is part of our personalised service to you.
Discounts can sometimes be arranged for speedily placed orders; multiple report purchases or Higher License purchases.
To check if a Discount is possible please Contact our experienced team through ‘? ASK A QUESTION’, support@scotts-international.com, or by telephoning 0048 603 394 346.
-
- Available Currencies
-
Most Market Reports on our platform are listed in USD or EURO based on the wishes of our Partners. To avoid currency fluctuations and potential price differentiations we do not offer the possibility to change the currency online.
Should you wish to pay in a different currency to that advertised online we do accept payments in USD, EURO, GBP and PLN. The price will be calculated based on the relevant exchange rate taken from our National Bank.
To pay in a different above currency to that advertised online please Contact our team and a quotation will be sent within a couple of hours with payment details.
-
- Licenses
-
License options vary from Partner to Partner as is usually based on the number of Users that will benefitting from the report. It is very important that License ordered is not breached as this could have potential negative consequences for you individually or your employer.
If you have questions or need confirmation about the specific license we recommend you to Contact us and a detailed explanation will be provided.
-
- Global Site License
-
The Global Site License is the most comprehensive license available. By selecting this license, the Market Report can be shared with other ‘Allowed Users’ and any other member of staff from the same organisation regardless of geographic location.
It is important to note that this may exclude Parent Companies or Subsidiaries.
If you have questions or need confirmation about the specific license we recommend you to Contact us and a detailed explanation will be provided.
-
- Formats
-
The most common format is PDF, however in certain circumstances data may be present in Excel format or Online, especially in the case of Database or Directories. In addition, for certain higher license options a CD may also be provided.
If you have questions or need clarification about the specific formats we recommend you to Contact us and a detailed explanation will be provided.
-
- Delivery
-
Delivery is fulfilled by our partners directly. Once an order has been placed we inform the partner by sharing the delivery email details given in the order process.
Delivery is usually made within 24 hours of an order being placed, however it may take longer should your order be placed prior to the weekend or if otherwise specified on the Market Report details page. Additionally, if details have been not fully completed in the Order process a delay in delivery is possible.
If a delay in delivery is expected you will be informed about it immediately.
-
- Shipping Charges
-
As most Market Reports are delivered in PDF format we almost never have to add additional Shipping Charges. If, however you are ordering a Higher License service or a specific delivery format (e.g. CD version) charges may apply.
If you are concerned about additional Shipping Charges we recommend you to Contact us to double check.
-
- Prices
- Ordering
- By Credit Card
-
We work in Partnership with PayU to ensure payments are made securely in a fast and effortless way. PayU is the e-payments division of Naspers.
Naspers operates in over 133 International Markets and ranks 3rd Globally in terms of the number of e-commerce customers served.
For more information on PayU please visit: https://www.payu.pl/en/about-us
-
- By Money Transfer
-
If you require an invoice prior to payment, this is possible. To ensure a speedy delivery of the Market Report we require all relevant company details and you agree to maximum payment terms of 30 days from receipt of order.
With our regular clients deliver of the Market Report can be made prior to receiving payment, however in some circumstances we may ask for payment to be received before arranging for the Market Report to be delivered.
-
- By Credit Card
- Security
- Website security
-
We have specifically partnered with leading International companies to protect your privacy by using different technologies and processes to ensure security.
Everything submitted to Scotts International is encrypted via SSL (Secure Socket Layer) and all personal information provided to Scotts International is stored on computer systems with limited access in controlled environments.
-
- Credit Card Security
-
We partner with PayU (https://www.payu.pl/en/about-us) to ensure all credit card payments are made securely in a fast and effortless way.
PayU offers 250+ various payment channels and eWallet services across 4 continents allowing buyers to pay electronically, whether on a computer or a mobile device.
-
- Website security