The global market for smart glass is expected to grow from $6.2 billion in 2024 to reach $10.8 billion by the end of 2029, at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 11.7% from 2024 through 2029.
The global market for smart glass in the construction sector is expected to grow from $3.3 billion in 2024 to reach $6.2 billion by the end of 2029, at a CAGR of 13.4% from 2024 through 2029.
The global market for smart glass in the automotive and aircraft industry is expected to grow from $2.0 billion in 2024 to reach $3.4 billion by the end of 2029, at a CAGR of 10.6% from 2024 through 2029.
Report Scope:
The scope of this in-depth report on the global market for smart glass includes only the categories of switchable glass that change tint when exposed to external stimuli such as light and heat. The scope excludes smart glasses integrated with technology and generally identified in the category of smart wearable technology. The base year of the analysis is 2023, with 2024 to 2029 serving as the forecast period. The market is segmented by:
Type: Active and passive.
Technologies: Electrochromic, suspended particle devices, polymer dispersed liquid crystal, micro blinds, photochromic glass, thermochromic glass, and others (nanocrystals and digital images).
End user: Automotive and aircraft, construction, electronics, power generation plants, and others (consumer products and medical devices).
Report Includes:
61 data tables and 56 additional tables
Analyses of trends in the global market for smart glass, with sales data for 2023, estimates for 2024, and projections of compound annual growth rates (CAGRs) through 2029
Estimates and forecasts of the market for smart glass by type, technology, end-use industry, and region
Review of patent data and new developments regarding smart glass
A discussion of the ESG challenges and practices of the industry
Assessment of the competitive landscape, including the market shares of leading companies, their product portfolios and financial overviews
Information on recent mergers and acquisitions, expansions, collaborations, investments, divestments and product launches
Profiles of the market leaders, including Corning Inc., AGC Inc., FG Glass, Saint-Gobain and Halio Inc.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Market Outlook
Scope of Report
Market Summary
Chapter 2 Market Overview
Overview
Functions
Difference Between Conventional Glass and Smart Glass
Overview of the Glass Industry
Flat Glass
Container Glass
Continuous Filament Glass Fiber
Domestic Glass
Special Glass
Chapter 3 Market Dynamics
Market Drivers
Macro Factor: End-use Industries Growth
Increasing Urbanization
Rising Focus on Green Buildings
Market Restraints and Challenges
Low Rate of Glass Recycling
Raw Material Shortage
Market Opportunity
Government Intervention and Supportive Policies
Chapter 4 Emerging Technologies and Developments
Sustainable Manufacturing -- Technology and Process
Self-repairing Technology
Gasochromic Glass
Patent Analysis
Significance of Patents
Patent Analysis Based on Country of Origin
Patent Analysis Based on Applicants
Patent Analysis Based on Year Issued
Chapter 5 Market Segmentation Analysis
Segmentation Breakdown
Market Analysis by Type
Active Smart Glass
Passive Smart Glass
Market Analysis by Technology
Electrochromic
Suspended Particle Devices
Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystal (PDLC)
Micro Blinds
Photochromic
Thermochromic
Other Technologies
Market Analysis by End-Use Industry
Construction
Automotive and Aircraft
Electronics
Power Generation Plants
Other End-Use Industries
Geographic Breakdown
Market Analysis by Region
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Rest of the World (RoW)
Chapter 6 Competitive Intelligence
Industry Structure
Market Ranking Analysis
Strategic Analysis
Product Launches
Expansion
Chapter 7 Sustainability in the Smart Glass Industry: An ESG Perspective