Low E-glass Market Size was valued at USD 12.9 Billion in 2022. The Low E-glass industry is projected to grow from USD 13.74 Billion in 2023 to USD 22.74 Billion by 2032, exhibiting a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.50% during the forecast period (2023 - 2032).Expanding construction projects, rising knowledge of energy-saving practices among developers and builders, and expanding the usage of low-E-glass in automobiles are the key market drivers accelerating market expansion.
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Market CAGR for low e-glass is being driven by the rising urban development initiatives on a big scale. Low-E-glass, sometimes referred to as low-emissivity glass, is made to lessen the amount of UV and infrared radiation that enters our home while simultaneously limiting the amount of light that may flow through a building's glass. Inside Low-E-glass windows, there is a microscopic-thin, translucent layer that deflects heat and keeps the space cool. The low-E coating helps to keep a steady temperature within the house by reflecting internal heat.
Additionally, the demand for low-E-glass is significantly influenced by the construction of residential and commercial buildings. The worldwide construction sector was estimated to be worth USD 22.04 trillion in 2020 by the World Bank U.S. The demand for low-E-glass is significantly fueled by these examples of revenue development in the construction of commercial and residential buildings. Due to energy-saving, solar control, and better thermal insulation, low-E-glasses are being employed more and more in modern construction and green buildings. In comparison to uncoated regular toughened glass units, installing low-E-glass units is typically more expensive for residential and commercial windows. The cost of Low-E coated windows is approximately 10% to 15% higher than that of standard windows, according to the US Department of Energy.
Low-E-glass panels are increasingly being used by home and business builders, developers, architects, and green building contractors due to its ability to save energy. Additionally, to improve mileage, heat insulation, sun control, and CO2 emissions, automobile manufacturers are switching from standard to low-E-glass. The characteristics of low-E-glass also contribute to reducing the U-value and shading coefficient (SC), which improves the overall energy economy of automobiles. The rise of the low-E-glass business is being largely fueled by the need to lower energy costs by lowering carbon emissions.
For instance, the International Energy Agency (IEA) Paris estimates that buildings utilize roughly 30% of the energy consumed worldwide and 55% of the electricity. Numerous attempts to create energy-efficient buildings are being undertaken as a result of growing efforts to reduce energy usage at an individual level. The market for low-E-glass is being driven by conscious efforts in the residential and commercial sectors to reduce energy usage. Thus, result in driving the Low E-glass market revenue.
The Low E-glass market segmentation, based on Glazing, includes Single Glazing, Double Glazing, and Triple Glazing. The single glazing segment dominated the market. Single-glass panels are rapidly becoming common in automotive and architecture and construction, which is boosting the segment's income. Because it is simple to install and is a less expensive choice, single glazing is frequently utilized in construction and building.
The Low E-glass market segmentation, based on Coating Type, includes Solar control low-e coating, Passive low-E coating, and Others. The solar control low-e coating category generated the most income. To block damaging ultraviolet (UV) rays and consume less air conditioning, solar control low-E coatings are frequently used in commercial buildings like airports, exhibition halls, auditoriums, malls, and hospitals. It also provides great thermal insulation, reducing up to 60% of the solar heat that enters the space. Using the Magnetron Sputtering Vapor Deposition (MSVD) method, solar control low-E coating is created. Off-line, at room temperature, and on pre-cut glass, the coating is placed.
The Low E-glass market segmentation, based on End use, includes Building and Construction, Automotive, and Others. The building and construction category generated the most income. It is predicted that the overall product demand would increase as building and construction projects advance quickly. To lessen the quantity of UV and infrared light entering through the-glass, passive and solar control low-E coatings are frequently used in doors and windows.
Figure1: Low E-glass Market, by End Use, 2022&2032 (USD Billion)
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By region, the study provides the market insights into North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of the World. The North American Low E-glass market area will dominate this market. The region's expanding investment prospects in residential and commercial construction projects as well as end users' growing awareness of the benefits of utilizing energy-efficient glass window panes are the main factors expected to propel industry growth over the projection period.
Further, the major countries studied in the market report are The US, German, France, Canada, the UK, Spain, China, Italy, Japan, India, South Korea, Australia, and Brazil.
Figure2: LOW E-GLASS MARKET SHARE BY REGION 2022 (USD Billion)Â 
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Europe Low E-glass market accounts for the second-largest market share because of the growing use of double- or triple-glazed low-emission glass modules in new construction or as replacement glazing, because of the increased thermal properties. Further, the German Low E-glass market held the largest market share, and the UK Low E-glass market was the fastest growing market in the European region
The Asia-Pacific Low E-glass Market is anticipated to experience the greatest CAGR growth from 2023 to 2032. This is due to the region's growing urbanization, smart city and tower construction projects are major drivers of the market's revenue growth throughout the projection period. Moreover, China’s Low E-glass market held the largest market share, and the Indian Low E-glass market was the fastest growing market in the Asia-Pacific region.
Leading market players are putting significant share in R&D to broaden their product ranges, which will help the market for Low E-glass grow even further. Additionally, market participants are engaging in a range of strategic initiatives to increase their worldwide reach, with important market developments such as the introduction of new products, contracts, mergers and acquisitions, increased investments, and cooperation with other organizations. To grow and endure in an increasingly competitive and challenging market environment, Low E-glass industry must offer cost-effective items.
One of the main business strategies employed by manufacturers is to produce locally to reduce operational expenses in the Low E-glass industry to customers and expand the market sector. In recent years, the Low E-glass industry has offered some of the most significant advantages to continue urbanization. Major players in the Low E-glass market, including Asahi Glass Co. Ltd., Saint-Gobain SA, Corning Inc., Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, PPG Industries, Inc., and others, invest in operations for research and development in an effort to improve market demand.
French international company Compagnie de Saint-Gobain S.A. was established in Paris in 1665, with offices in Courbevoie and La Défense. Originally a producer of mirrors, it now produces a range of building, high-performance, and other materials. By 2022, Saint-Gobain will have operations in 76 nations and employ more than 170,000 people. In the last few years, Saint-Gobain has acquired a number of new companies. The largest producer of plasterboard in the world, British firm BPB plc, was acquired by it for US$6.7 billion in December 2005. In 2023, Twiga Fibreglass, a producer of glass wool with facilities close to Mumbai and Delhi, was bought by the company's India division.
Corning Incorporated is an American technology corporation that specialises in specialty glass, ceramics, and related materials and technologies, including cutting-edge optics, principally for industrial and scientific purposes. Before 1989, the business was known as Corning Glass Works. In 1998, Corning sold its consumer product lines, including Pyrex glass bakeware, CorningWare and Visions Pyroceram cookware, Corelle Vitrelle tableware, to Borden. In 2019, In order to create and manufacture the-glass required for several of its devices, including the iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad, Apple announced that it would invest $250 million in Corning. Although neither business has confirmed it, the funding might someday be put towards creating new goods.
Saint-Gobain SA
Corning Inc.
Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd.
PPG Industries, Inc.
CSG Holding Co. Ltd.
Taiwan Glass Industry Corporation
China Glass Holdings Limited
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February 2022:Â The Echo 5G Boost subscriber repeater for low-E-glass windows was just released, according to Pivotal Commware, a leader in 5G mmWave smart infrastructure technology. The purpose of Echo 5G Boost is to reduce mmWave losses due to structure shadowing, reflection, and penetration.
June 2023: Vitro has released a new Advanced Low-E-glass Sample Kit that includes a variety of its high-performance Solarban sun control, low-e-glass products. Each product sample in the Advanced Low-E-glass Sample Kit has a solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC) of 0.25 or less, indicating a superior capacity to minimize the transmittance of heat energy from the sun. This makes them perfect for use in façade designs that need to control day lighting.
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| Report Attribute/Metric | Details |
| Market Size2022 | USD 12.9 Billion |
| Market Size 2023 | USD 13.74 Billion |
| Market Size2032 | USD 22.74 Billion |
| Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) | 6.50% (2023-2032) |
| Base Year | 2022 |
| Market Forecast Period | 2023-2032 |
| Historical Data | 2018- 2022 |
| Market Forecast Units | Value (USD Billion) |
| Report Coverage | Revenue Forecast, Market Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends |
| Segments Covered | Glazing, Coating Type, End use, and Region |
| Geographies Covered | North America, Europe, AsiaPacific, and the Rest of the World |
| Countries Covered | The US, Canada, France, German, UK, Italy, Spain, Japan, India, China, Australia, South Korea, and Brazil |
| Key Companies Profiled | Â Asahi Glass Co. Ltd., Saint-Gobain SA, Corning Inc., Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, PPG Industries, Inc. |
| Key Market Opportunities | improvements in glass expand the market profitably |
| Key Market Dynamics | the expansion of construction projects around the world |
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :
It was predicted that the market for Low E-glass would be worth USD 12.9 billion in 2022.
It is anticipated that between 2023 and 2032, the market would expand at a CAGR of 6.50%.
North America maintained the biggest market share globally.
Corning Inc., Asahi Glass Co. Ltd., Saint-Gobain SA, Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, PPG Industries, Inc., CSG Holding Co. Ltd
In 2022, the market was dominated by the single glazing category.
In terms of market share worldwide, solar control low-E coating was most popular.
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