Specialty Glass Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

The Market Report Covers Global Specialty Glass Companies and Manufacturers. The Market is Segmented by Type (Borosilicate Glasses, Soda Lime Glasses, And Other Types), Applications (Lighting, Ophthalmic Lenses, Display Screens, Telecommunication, Architecture, Medical Equipment, Renewable Energy, And Other Applications), And Geography (Asia-Pacific, North America, Europe, South America, And Middle East and Africa). The Market Size and Forecasts for Specialty Glass are Provided in Terms of Value (USD).

Specialty Glass Market Size & Share Analysis - Growth Trends & Forecasts (2025 - 2030)

Specialty Glass Market Size

Specialty Glass Market Summary
Study Period 2019 - 2030
Market Size (2025) USD 3.06 Billion
Market Size (2030) USD 3.55 Billion
CAGR (2025 - 2030) 3.00 %
Fastest Growing Market Asia-Pacific
Largest Market Asia-Pacific
Market Concentration Medium

Major Players

Specialty Glass Market Major Players

*Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order

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Specialty Glass Market Analysis

The Specialty Glass Market size is estimated at USD 3.06 billion in 2025, and is expected to reach USD 3.55 billion by 2030, at a CAGR of greater than 3% during the forecast period (2025-2030).

Demand in some of the segments in the specialty glass market was hit due to the repercussions of COVID-19 on the manufacturing and development sector across the globe. However, appreciable demand for pharmaceuticals and medical equipment largely restrained the severe fall in its consumption concerning other categories of glass. Post-COVID pandemic, with the consistent development initiatives in the renewable energy and pharmaceutical industry being undertaken across the globe, the demand for specialty glass is projected to remain robust during the forecast period.

  • The rising demand for solar glass in the renewable energy and construction sector and the increasing developments in the healthcare sector are expected to drive the market.
  • The stringent environmental regulation regarding air and water pollution standards is expected to hinder the market's growth.
  • The increasing R&D activities in the renewable energy sector are expected to create opportunities for the market during the forecast period.
  • The Asia-Pacific region is expected to dominate the market. It is also expected to register the highest CAGR during the forecast period due to rising demand for specialty glass in telecommunication, architecture, medical equipment, and renewable energy industries.

Specialty Glass Industry Overview

The specialty glass market is partially consolidated in nature. Some of the major players in the market include (not in any particular order) AGC Inc., Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc.,CSG HOLDING CO., LTD., Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd., and Saint-Gobain, among others.

Specialty Glass Market Leaders

  1. AGC Inc.

  2. Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc.

  3. CSG HOLDING CO., LTD.

  4. Nippon Electric Glass Co.,Ltd.

  5. Saint-Gobain

  6. *Disclaimer: Major Players sorted in no particular order
Specialty Glass Market Concentration
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Specialty Glass Market News

  • January 2022: AGI Glasspec of India inaugurated its specialty glass division with an investment of USD 4000 million. The investment will help the company to expand its specialty glass market in the Asia-Pacific region.

Specialty Glass Market Report - Table of Contents

1. INTRODUCTION

  • 1.1 Study Assumptions
  • 1.2 Scope of the Study

2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

3. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

4. MARKET DYNAMICS

  • 4.1 Drivers
    • 4.1.1 Rising Demand for Solar Glass in the Renewable Energy and Construction Sector
    • 4.1.2 Increasing Developments in Healthcare Sector
    • 4.1.3 Other Drivers
  • 4.2 Restraints
    • 4.2.1 Stringent environmental regulation regarding air and water pollution standards
    • 4.2.2 Other Restraints
  • 4.3 Industry Value Chain Analysis
  • 4.4 Porter's Five Forces Analysis
    • 4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
    • 4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
    • 4.4.3 Threat of New Entrants
    • 4.4.4 Threat of Substitute Products and Services
    • 4.4.5 Degree of Competition

5. MARKET SEGMENTATION (Market Size in Value)

  • 5.1 Type
    • 5.1.1 Borosilicate Glass
    • 5.1.2 Soda-Lime Glass
    • 5.1.3 Other Types (Insulated Glass, Decorative Glass, etc.)
  • 5.2 Applications
    • 5.2.1 Lighting
    • 5.2.2 Ophthamalic Lenses
    • 5.2.3 Display Screens
    • 5.2.4 Telecommunication
    • 5.2.5 Architecture
    • 5.2.6 Medical Equipments
    • 5.2.7 Renewable Energy
    • 5.2.8 Other Applications (Beam Splitters, Semiconductor Assemblies, etc.)
  • 5.3 Geography
    • 5.3.1 Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.1.1 China
    • 5.3.1.2 India
    • 5.3.1.3 Japan
    • 5.3.1.4 South Korea
    • 5.3.1.5 Malaysia
    • 5.3.1.6 Thailand
    • 5.3.1.7 Indonesia
    • 5.3.1.8 Vietnam
    • 5.3.1.9 Rest of Asia-Pacific
    • 5.3.2 North America
    • 5.3.2.1 United States
    • 5.3.2.2 Canada
    • 5.3.2.3 Mexico
    • 5.3.3 Europe
    • 5.3.3.1 Germany
    • 5.3.3.2 United Kingdom
    • 5.3.3.3 Italy
    • 5.3.3.4 France
    • 5.3.3.5 Spain
    • 5.3.3.6 NORDIC
    • 5.3.3.7 Turkey
    • 5.3.3.8 Russia
    • 5.3.3.9 Rest of Europe
    • 5.3.4 South America
    • 5.3.4.1 Brazil
    • 5.3.4.2 Argentina
    • 5.3.4.3 Colombia
    • 5.3.4.4 Rest of South America
    • 5.3.5 Middle East and Africa
    • 5.3.5.1 Saudi Arabia
    • 5.3.5.2 South Africa
    • 5.3.5.3 Nigeria
    • 5.3.5.4 Qatar
    • 5.3.5.5 Egypt
    • 5.3.5.6 UAE
    • 5.3.5.7 Rest of Middle East and Africa

6. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE

  • 6.1 Mergers and Acquisitions, Joint Ventures, Collaborations, and Agreements
  • 6.2 Market Share (%)**/Ranking Analysis
  • 6.3 Strategies Adopted by Leading Players
  • 6.4 Company Profiles
    • 6.4.1 AGC Inc.
    • 6.4.2 AGI Glaspec
    • 6.4.3 Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc.
    • 6.4.4 Corning Incorporated
    • 6.4.5 CSG HOLDING CO., LTD.
    • 6.4.6 DWK Life Sciences
    • 6.4.7 Fuyao Glass Industry
    • 6.4.8 Gerresheimer AG
    • 6.4.9 Kanger Enterprise
    • 6.4.10 Lino
    • 6.4.11 Nippon Electric Glass Co.,Ltd.
    • 6.4.12 Saint-Gobain
    • 6.4.13 SCHOTT AG
    • 6.4.14 Sichuan Shubo (Group) Co., Ltd.
    • 6.4.15 Ta Hsiang
  • *List Not Exhaustive

7. MARKET OPPORTUNITIES AND FUTURE TRENDS

  • 7.1 Increasing R&D activities in the Renewable Energy Sector
  • 7.2 Other Opportunities
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Specialty Glass Industry Segmentation

Specialty Glass is among the four significant categories of glass manufactured across the globe. Specialty glass comprises all kinds of glasses that require specific and detailed manufacturing concerning the targeted applications. Specialty glass is designed to achieve high-performance levels desired for demanding applications. Specialty glass is a diverse sub-segment; however, its significant types are bifurcated based on the production method.

The specialty glass market is segmented by type, application, and geography. By type, the market is segmented into borosilicate glasses, soda lime glasses, and other types (insulated glass, decorative glass, etc.). By Application, the market is segmented into lighting, ophthalmic lenses, display screens, telecommunication, architecture, medical equipment, renewable energy, and other applications (beam splitters, semiconductor assemblies, etc.). The report also covers the market size and forecasts for the specialty glass market in 27 countries across major regions. For each segment, the market sizing and forecasts have been done based on value (USD).

Type Borosilicate Glass
Soda-Lime Glass
Other Types (Insulated Glass, Decorative Glass, etc.)
Applications Lighting
Ophthamalic Lenses
Display Screens
Telecommunication
Architecture
Medical Equipments
Renewable Energy
Other Applications (Beam Splitters, Semiconductor Assemblies, etc.)
Geography Asia-Pacific China
India
Japan
South Korea
Malaysia
Thailand
Indonesia
Vietnam
Rest of Asia-Pacific
North America United States
Canada
Mexico
Europe Germany
United Kingdom
Italy
France
Spain
NORDIC
Turkey
Russia
Rest of Europe
South America Brazil
Argentina
Colombia
Rest of South America
Middle East and Africa Saudi Arabia
South Africa
Nigeria
Qatar
Egypt
UAE
Rest of Middle East and Africa
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Specialty Glass Market Research FAQs

How big is the Specialty Glass Market?

The Specialty Glass Market size is expected to reach USD 3.06 billion in 2025 and grow at a CAGR of greater than 3% to reach USD 3.55 billion by 2030.

What is the current Specialty Glass Market size?

In 2025, the Specialty Glass Market size is expected to reach USD 3.06 billion.

Who are the key players in Specialty Glass Market?

AGC Inc., Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc., CSG HOLDING CO., LTD., Nippon Electric Glass Co.,Ltd. and Saint-Gobain are the major companies operating in the Specialty Glass Market.

Which is the fastest growing region in Specialty Glass Market?

Asia-Pacific is estimated to grow at the highest CAGR over the forecast period (2025-2030).

Which region has the biggest share in Specialty Glass Market?

In 2025, the Asia-Pacific accounts for the largest market share in Specialty Glass Market.

What years does this Specialty Glass Market cover, and what was the market size in 2024?

In 2024, the Specialty Glass Market size was estimated at USD 2.97 billion. The report covers the Specialty Glass Market historical market size for years: 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2024. The report also forecasts the Specialty Glass Market size for years: 2025, 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029 and 2030.

Specialty Glass Industry Report

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