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Ultra-Thin Glass Market Size - By Thickness, Production Process, Application Analysis, Share, Growth Forecast, 2025 - 2034

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Ultra-Thin Glass Market Size

The global ultra-thin glass market held a size of USD 16.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand to over 7.9% CAGR from 2025 to 2034.
 

Ultra-Thin Glass Market

The ultra-thin glass industry has seen explosive growth in the past few years due to increase in demand from various industries. As per information available with U.S. Geological Survey, the flat glass products market in the United States was reported at USD 7.5 billion in 2021. While ultra-thin glass data is not reported separately, many industry experts believe the glass sector is moving towards more competitively advanced specialized products which beats competition.
 

This amplified investment suggests that there is a requirement of investment above USD 100 million for the ultra-thin glass applications, especially in solar energy and construction industries. The US Department of Energy – Building Technologies Office declared that there was more than USD 100 million investment in research and development of ultra-thin glass applications in the year 2021.
 

Furthermore, The US International Trade Commission published an article which reported that the imports of flat glass by the US had risen 15% over the past fiscal year in 2021. This growth stemmed from the increasing demand for these supplies from consumer electronics, automotive, and renewable energy as well.

 

Ultra-Thin Glass Market Trends

The ultra-thin glass industry is quite dynamic. There is a growing demand for flexible displays and lightweight and durable wearable technology. In the same way, growing adoption of smartphones and folding devices has augmented the demand for ultra-thin glass in the consumer electronics marketplace.
 

The demand was further bolstered by the 7% rise in sales in the consumer electronics sector in 2021 as per the U.S. Department of Commerce. In addition, many production processes are being focused on which are both economically and environmentally sustainable. In the automotive industry, there is rising demand for the integration of ultra-thin glass within lightweight windows and solar panels.
 

This is also evident in the finding by the U.S. Department of Energy that there was a 5% increase in the usage of solar panels in 2021. These trends show that there is growth potential for the market, especially when industries focus on inventions and design efficiencies.
 

Ultra-Thin Glass Market Analysis

The automotive and consumer electronics industries, as well as the solar energy industry, have seen significant growth in demand for ultra-thin glass, meaning the market for the material will likewise expand. Lightweight automotive windows, smartphones, flexible displays, and wearables all utilize ultra-thin glass.
 

The ultra-thin glass industry is benefited from technological advancements in production processes and the changing preference for lightweight, energy-efficient components. With the shift towards greener materials and manufacturing in the automotive and renewable energy sectors, foldable devices offer unprecedented growth potential.
 

Ultra-Thin Glass Market Size, By Thickness, 2021 - 2034 (USD Billion)

The 0.1 to 0.5 mm thickness segment held over USD 10.4 billion in 2024, growing at a CAGR of over 7.7% during the forecast period. The market for ultra-thin glass of 0.1 to 0.5 mm thick is expanding fast due to its applications in consumer electronics, automobile, and energy industries. This range of thickness is appropriate for flexible displays, smartphones, wearable devices, and foldable screens, where strength to weight ratio is paramount.
 

In the automotive industry, this range can be used for lightweight windows and solar panels to enhance energy efficiency. New eco-friendly manufacturing technologies are making it possible to meet the market’s needs within useable, durable, strong, and lightweight transparent materials, which is why there is high demand in the market.
 

Ultra-Thin Glass Market Revenue Share, By Production Process, (2024)

The float process segment from ultra-thin glass market was valued at USD 10 billion in 2024 and garner a 7.8% CAGR through 2025-2034. The float production process is of great importance in the Ultrathin Glass Market because it aids in the manufacturing of quality and uniform glass sheets that are of use for several applications.
 

This process involves floating a layer of liquid glass on the surface of a molten bath of metal. The float process enables production of ultra-thin glass which is lightweight, flexible and uniformly thick which is essential in phones, flexible displays as well as windows of automobiles. The demand for such processes is increasing as there is a rising requirement for thin and high-strength glass, especially in the consumer electronics and renewable energy industries.
 

The ultra-thin glass market size from the flat panel displays segment is anticipated to experience around 7.7% CAGR during 2025-2034 with a market size of USD 6.9 billion in 2024. Ultra-thin glass is used in the flat panel displays industry due to its light weight, high durability, and excellent transparency attributes.
 

In flat-panel displays such as LED, OLED, and LCD screens, ultra-thin glass is mainly utilized for covering the display as an extra protection layer. It not only covers the display but also aids in the structural integrity of the entire device while allowing high-clarity images to be viewed. It’s low thickness allows for appealing structure designs of consumer electronics such as mobile phones, tablets, and even type of televisions.
 

Ultra-thin glass also enhances flexibility and aids in the development of next-generation foldable and curved displays. With the growth of consumer electronics, ultra-thin glass is receiving attention from the flat-panel display market because of the demand for sleek high-definition screens.
 

China Ultra-Thin Glass Market Size, 2021- 2034 (USD Billion)

The China ultra-thin glass market size dominated with a market size of USD 4.1 billion in 2024 and expected to grow at a 8.8% CAGR in 2025-2034. This growth is going to be driven by the renewable energy and advanced manufacturing sectors due to investment in more environmentally sustainable production processes. In addition to these breakthroughs, there will also likely be an increase in demand for energy efficient and lightweight automotive windows, which drives the need for the development of the needed glass.
 

Ultra-Thin Glass Market Share

The producers within the ultra-thin glass industry segment are becoming increasingly concentrated on ultra-thin glass for the purposes of positioning themselves competitively on the marketplace. These cover improvements in manufacturing procedures which are directed to more efficient product output and more eco-friendly production methods.
 

Many companies are widening their product ranges to satisfy the ever developing and new demands of consumer electronics, automotive and solar products. There is active work with strategic alliances and partnerships to OEM and technology leaders for innovation in flexible displays and wearable gadgets. Also, the players are putting up and increasing their business activities in emerging markets, particularly in Asia Pacific, to satisfy the growing needs of the market.
 

Ultra-Thin Glass Market Companies

Major players operating in the ultra-thin glass industry are:

  • AGC Inc.
  • Central Glass Co. Ltd.
  • Changzhou Almaden Co. Ltd.
  • Corning Inc.
  • CSG Holdings Co. Ltd.
  • Emerge Glass
  • Lyuyang Glass Co. Ltd.
  • Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd.
  • Noval Glass Co. Ltd.
  • Schott AG
  • Taiwan Glass Ind
  • Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.
     

Ultra-Thin Glass Industry News

  • In August 2023, Guardian Glass North America has launched ClimaGuard 55 glass for residential windows with a new and higher solar heat gain coefficient.
     
  •  In September 2022, AGC Glass Europe adopted a new way of commitment to social responsibility in the form of its Environmental Policy Charter Roadmap to Carbon Neutrality Strategy. Its plan is to create a float glass product line with the carbon footprint less than 7 kg of CO2 m2, which will help AGC to cut more than 40 % of carbon emissions.
     

This ultra-thin glass market research report includes in-depth coverage of the industry with estimates & forecast in terms of revenue (USD Billion) & volume (Kilo Tons) from 2021 to 2034, for the following segments:

Market, By Thickness

  • Less than 0.1 mm
  • 0.1 to 0.5 mm
  • 0.5 to 1.2 mm

Market, By Production Process

  • Downdraw process
  • Overflow- fusion process
  • Float process

Market, By Application

  • Semiconductors substrate
  • Flat-panel displays
  • Touch-control devices
  • Others

The above information is provided for the following regions and countries:

  • North America
    • U.S.
    • Canada
  • Europe
    • UK
    • Germany
    • France
    • Italy
    • Spain
    • Russia
  • Asia Pacific
    • China
    • India
    • Japan
    • South Korea
    • Australia 
  • Latin America
    • Brazil
    • Mexico
  • MEA
    • UAE
    • Saudi Arabia
    • South Africa

 

Authors: Kiran Pulidindi , Kunal Ahuja
Frequently Asked Question(FAQ) :
Who are the major players in the ultra-thin glass industry?
Major players in the ultra-thin glass industry include AGC Inc., Central Glass Co. Ltd., Changzhou Almaden Co. Ltd., Corning Inc., CSG Holdings Co. Ltd., Emerge Glass, Luoyang Glass Co. Ltd., Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., Noval Glass Co. Ltd., Schott AG, Taiwan Glass Ind, and Xinyi Glass Holdings Ltd.
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    Base Year: 2024

    Companies covered: 12

    Tables & Figures: 165

    Countries covered: 18

    Pages: 235

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