Growth Opportunities in the Global Flat Glass Industry 2016-2021: Trends, Forecast, and Market Analysis, May 2016

May 2016 | 151 pages | ID: GF5F35A5AB0EN
Lucintel

Abstracts

According to a new market report published by Lucintel, the future of the global flat glass industry looks good with opportunities in the building construction glass, automotive glass, and specialty glass. The global flat glass industry is forecast to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% from 2016 to 2021. The major drivers of growth for this market are growth in the construction market, rising automotive production and sales, rising per capita income, and technological advancement.

In this market, building construction glass, automotive glass, and specialty glass are some of the major segments of flat glass. On the basis of its comprehensive research, Lucintel forecasts that the automotive glass and specialty glass segments are expected to show above average growth during the forecast period.

Within the global flat glass industry, the automotive glass segment is expected to remain as the largest market. Low interest rates and favorable taxation schemes are expected to drive vehicle sales, which would spur growth for this segment over the forecast period.

Asia Pacific is expected to remain the largest market due to increase in urbanization, growth in real estate sector and increasing investment by flat glass manufacturers within the Asia Pacific region. Asia Pacific and Rest of the World are expected to witness significant growth over the forecast period because of increasing per capita income and strong housing demand.

For market expansion, the report suggests innovation and new product development to produce highperformance and energy efficient flat glass in an environmentally friendly manner. The report further suggests the development of partnerships with customers to create win-win situations and development of low-cost solutions for customers.

Emerging trends, which have a direct impact on the dynamics of the industry, include increasing usage of advanced nanotechnology in flat glass, solar control glazing for automotive and building glasses, lightweight glazing glass, and increasing use of hybrid guide plate. Asahi Glass Co. Ltd, Saint-Gobain SA, Corning Incorporated, Nippon Sheet Glass, and Fuyao Group Glass Industries Co. Ltd. are the major flat glass manufacturers in the global flat glass industry. Some companies are opting for merger and acquisition as strategic initiatives for driving growth.

Lucintel, a leading global strategic consulting and market research firm, has analyzed growth opportunities in the global flat glass market by application, and region and has come up with a comprehensive research report, “Growth Opportunities in the Global Flat Glass Industry 2016- 2021: Trends, Forecast, and Market Analysis.” The Lucintel report serves as a spring board for growth strategy as it provides a comprehensive data and analysis on trends, key drivers, and directions.

The study includes a forecast for the growth opportunities in the global flat glass market by application, and region as follows:

By application ($ billion from 2010 to 2021)

• Building Construction Glass
• Automotive Glass
• Specialty Glass

By region ($ billion from 2010 to 2021)

• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the World

This report answers following 11 key questions:

Q.1. What are some of the most promising, high-growth opportunities in the global flat glass industry by segment and regions?
Q.2. Which segments will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.3. Which region will grow at a faster pace and why?
Q.4. What are the key factors affecting market dynamics? What are the drivers challenges and business risks in this market?
Q.5. What are the business risks and competitive threats in this market?
Q.6. What are emerging trends in this market and reasons behind them?
Q.7. What are some of the changing demands and needs of customers in the market?
Q.8. What are some of the new developments in the market? Which companies are leading these developments?
Q.9 . Who are the major players in this market? What strategic initiatives are taken by key players for business growth?
Q.10. What are some of the competitive services and processes in this area and how big of a threat do they pose for loss of market share via materials / service substitution?
Q.11. What M & A activity has transpired in last 1 to 2 years, and describes its impact on the industry?

This unique report from Lucintel will provide you with valuable information, insights, and tools needed to identify new growth opportunities and operate your business successfully in this market. This report will save hundreds of hours of your own personal research time and will significantly benefit you in expanding your business in this market. In today’s stringent economy, you need every advantage that you can find.

Contents

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2. THE GLOBAL FLAT GLASS INDUSTRY BACKGROUND AND CLASSIFICATIONS

2.1: Introduction
  2.1.1: Industries Served
  2.1.2: Supply Chain

3. INDUSTRY TRENDS AND FORECAST ANALYSIS

3.1: Industry Analysis 2015
  3.1.1: The Global Flat Glass Industry by Application
  3.1.2: The Regional Flat Glass Industry
  3.1.3: Industry Trends 2010-2015
  3.1.4: Macroeconomic Trends
  3.1.5: The Global Flat Glass Industry
  3.1.6: Trends of the North American Flat Glass Industry
  3.1.7: Trends of the European Flat Glass Industry
  3.1.8: Trends of the APAC Flat Glass Industry
  3.1.9: Trends of the ROW Flat Glass Industry
3.2: Industry Drivers and Challenges
3.3: Industry Forecast 2016–2021
  3.3.1: Macroeconomic Forecast
  3.3.2: Forecast for the Global Flat Glass Industry
  3.3.3: Forecast for the North American Flat Glass Industry
  3.3.4: Forecast for the European Flat Glass Industry
  3.3.5: Forecast for the APAC Flat Glass Industry
  3.3.6: Forecast for the ROW Flat Glass Industry

4. COMPETITOR ANALYSIS

4.1: Product Portfolio Analysis
4.2: Industry Share Analysis
4.3: Growth Leadership Analysis
4.4: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis Model

5. GROWTH OPPORTUNITY & STRATEGY ANALYSIS

5.1: Growth Opportunities for the Global Flat Glass Industry by Region
5.2: Emerging Trends of the Global Flat Glass Industry
5.3: Strategic Analysis
  5.3.1: New Product Development
  5.3.2: Expansion Strategies
    5.3.2.1: Geographical Expansion
    5.3.2.2: Focused Growth Area
5.4: Growth Strategies for Flat Glass Suppliers
5.5: The Global Flat Glass Industry Opportunities across the Globe
  5.5.1: Innovation in Flat Glass Industry
5.6: Mergers and Acquisitions in the Global Flat Glass Industry

6. COMPANY PROFILES OF LEADING PLAYERS

List Of Figures

LIST OF FIGURES

CHAPTER 2. THE GLOBAL FLAT GLASS INDUSTRY BACKGROUND AND CLASSIFICATIONS

Figure 2.1: Processing of Flat Glass
Figure 2.2: Flat Glass Sheet
Figure 2.3: Low-Emissivity Glass
Figure 2.4: Solar Control Glass for Building
Figure 2.5: Applications of Glass in Different Parts of a Car
Figure 2.6: Solar Control Glass in Hyundai Car
Figure 2.7: Electronic Applications for Flat Glass
Figure 2.8: Photovoltaic Solar Glass
Figure 2.9: Supply Chain-The Global Flat Glass Industry

CHAPTER 3. THE GLOBAL FLAT GLASS INDUSTRY BACKGROUND AND CLASSIFICATIONS

Figure 3.1: Global Flat Glass Industry ($B) Distribution by Application in 2015
Figure 3.2: Global Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application in 2015
Figure 3.3: Global Flat Glass Industry ($B) Distribution by Region in 2015
Figure 3.4: Global Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Region in 2015
Figure 3.5: North American Flat Glass Industry ($B) Distribution by Application in 2015
Figure 3.6: North American Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application in 201
Figure 3.7: European Flat Glass Industry ($B) Distribution by Application in 2015
Figure 3.8: European Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application in 2015
Figure 3.9: APAC Flat Glass Industry ($B) Distribution by Application in 2015
Figure 3.10: APAC Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application in 2015
Figure 3.11: ROW Flat Glass Industry ($B) Distribution by Application in 2015
Figure 3.12: ROW Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application in 2015
Figure 3.13: Trends of the Global GDP Growth Rate
Figure 3.14: Trends of the Global Population Growth Rate
Figure 3.15: Trends of the Global Inflation Rate
Figure 3.16: Trends of Regional GDP Growth Rate
Figure 3.17: Trends of Regional Population Growth Rate
Figure 3.18: Trends of Regional Inflation Rate
Figure 3.19: Trends of the Global Flat Glass Industry ($B) from 2010 to 2015
Figure 3.20: Trends of the Global Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2010 to 2015
Figure 3.21: Growth of the Global Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2014 to 2015
Figure 3.22: CAGR of the Global Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2010 to 2015
Figure 3.23: Trends of the North American Flat Glass Industry ($B) from 2010 to 2015
Figure 3.24: Trends of the North American Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2010 and 2015
Figure 3.25: Growth of the North American Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2014 to 2015
Figure 3.26: CAGR of the North American Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2010 to 2015
Figure 3.27: Trends of the European Flat Glass Industry ($B) from 2010 to 2015
Figure 3.28: Trends of the European Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2010 and 2015
Figure 3.29: Growth of the European Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2014 to 2015
Figure 3.30: CAGR of the European Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2010 to 2015
Figure 3.31: Trends of the APAC Flat Glass Industry ($B) from 2010 to 2015
Figure 3.32: Trends of the APAC Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2010 and 2015
Figure 3.33: Growth of the APAC Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2014 to 2015
Figure 3.34: CAGR of the APAC Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2010 to 2015
Figure 3.35: Trends of the ROW Flat Glass Industry ($B) from 2010 to 2015
Figure 3.36: Trends of the ROW Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2010 and 2015
Figure 3.37: Growth of the ROW Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2014 to 2015
Figure 3.38: CAGR of the ROW Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2010 to 2015
Figure 3.39: Drivers and Challenges of the Global Flat Glass Industry
Figure 3.40: Forecast for the Global GDP Growth Rate
Figure 3.41: Forecast for the Global Population Growth Rate
Figure 3.42: Forecast for the Global Inflation Rate
Figure 3.43: Forecast for Regional GDP Growth Rate
Figure 3.44: Forecast for Regional Population Growth Rate
Figure 3.45: Forecast for Regional Inflation Rate
Figure 3.46: Forecast for the Global Flat Glass Industry ($B) from 2016 to 2021
Figure 3.47: Forecast for the Global Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2016 to 2021
Figure 3.48: Growth Forecast for the Global Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2015 to 2016
Figure 3.49: CAGR Forecast for the Global Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2016 to 2021
Figure 3.50: Forecast for the North American Flat Glass Industry ($B) from 2016 to 2021
Figure 3.51: Forecast for the North American Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2016 to 2021
Figure 3.52: Growth Forecast for the North American Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2015 to 2016
Figure 3.53: CAGR Forecast for the North American Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2016 to 2021
Figure 3.54: Forecast for the European Flat Glass Industry ($B) from 2016 to 2021
Figure 3.55: Forecast for the European Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2016 to 2021
Figure 3.56: Growth Forecast for the European Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2015 to 2016
Figure 3.57: CAGR Forecast for the European Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2016 to 2021
Figure 3.58: Forecast for the APAC Flat Glass Industry ($B) from 2016 to 2021
Figure 3.59: Forecast for the APAC Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2016 to 2021
Figure 3.60: Growth Forecast for the APAC Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2015 to 2016
Figure 3.61: CAGR Forecast for the APAC Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2016 to 2021
Figure 3.62: Forecast for the ROW Flat Glass Industry ($B) from 2016 to 2021
Figure 3.63: Forecast for the ROW Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2016 to 2021
Figure 3.64: Growth Forecast for the ROW Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2015 to 2016
Figure 3.65: CAGR Forecast for the ROW Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application from 2016 to 2021

CHAPTER 4. COMPETITOR ANALYSIS

Figure 4.1: Market Presence of Major Players of the Global Flat Glass Industry
Figure 4.2: Industry Share Analysis of the Global Flat Glass Industry in 2015
Figure 4.3: Flat Glass Concentration by Industry Value in 2015
Figure 4.4: Growth Leadership Matrix in the Global Flat Glass Industry
Figure 4.5: Porter’s Five Forces Analysis Model for the Global Flat Glass Industry

CHAPTER 5. GROWTH OPPORTUNITY & STRATEGY ANALYSIS

Figure 5.1: Growth Opportunities in the Global Flat Glass Industry by Region
Figure 5.2: Emerging Trends in the Global Flat Glass Industry
Figure 5.3: Strategic Initiatives by Major Competitors in 2014
Figure 5.4: Strategic Initiatives by Major Competitors in 2013
Figure 5.5: Year-over-Year Comparison of Strategic Initiatives by Major Competitors in the Global Flat Glass Industry
Figure 5.6: New Product Launches in Flat Glass Industry in 2014
Figure 5.7: Major Capacity Expansion of the Global Flat Glass Industry by Major Players
Figure 5.8: Growth Strategies for the Global Flat Glass Suppliers
Figure 5.9: Flat Glass Industry Opportunities across the Globe

List Of Tables

LIST OF TABLES

CHAPTER 1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

Table 1.1: The Global Flat Glass Industry Parameters and Attributes–Materials Perspective

CHAPTER 3. THE GLOBAL FLAT GLASS INDUSTRY BACKGROUND AND CLASSIFICATIONS

Table 3.1: Trends of the Global Flat Glass Industry from 2010 to 2015
Table 3.2: Average Growth Rates for One, Three, and Five Years in the Global Flat Glass Industry in Terms of $ Value
Table 3.3: Growth Rate and CAGR of the Global Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application
Table 3.4: Trends of the North American Flat Glass Industry from 2010 to 2015
Table 3.5: Average Growth Rates for One, Three, and Five Years in the North American Flat Glass Industry in Terms of $ Value
Table 3.6: Growth Rate and CAGR of the North American Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application
Table 3.7: Trends of the European Flat Glass Industry from 2010 to 2015
Table 3.8: Average Growth Rates for One, Three, and Five Years in the European Flat Glass Industry in Terms of $ Value
Table 3.9: Growth Rate and CAGR of the European Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application Table 3.10: Trends of the APAC Flat Glass Industry from 2010 to 2015
Table 3.11: Average Growth Rates for One, Three, and Five Years in the APAC Flat Glass Industry in Terms of $ Value
Table 3.12: Growth Rate and CAGR of the APAC Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application Table 3.13: Trends of the ROW Flat Glass Industry from 2010 to 2015
Table 3.14: Average Growth Rates for One, Three, and Five Years in the ROW Flat Glass Industry in Terms of $ Value
Table 3.15: Growth Rate and CAGR of the ROW Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application
Table 3.16: Forecast for the Global Flat Glass Industry from 2016 to 2021
Table 3.17: Average Growth Rates for One, Three, and Five Years in the Global Flat Glass Industry in Terms of Value
Table 3.18: CAGR and Growth Forecast for the Global Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application
Table 3.19: Forecast for the North American Flat Glass Industry from 2016 to 2021
Table 3.20: Average Growth Rates for One, Three, and Five Years for the North American Flat Glass Industry in Terms of Value
Table 3.21: CAGR and Growth Forecast for the North American Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application
Table 3.22: Forecast for the European Flat Glass Industry from 2016 to 2021
Table 3.23: Average Growth Rates for One, Three, and Five Years for the European Flat Glass Industry in Terms of Value
Table 3.24: CAGR and Growth Forecast for the European Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application
Table 3.25: Forecast for the APAC Flat Glass Industry from 2016 to 2021
Table 3.26: Average Growth Rates for One, Three, and Five Years for the APAC Flat Glass Industry in Terms of Value
Table 3.27: CAGR and Growth Forecast for the APAC Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application
Table 3.28: Forecast for the ROW Flat Glass Industry from 2016 to 2021
Table 3.29: Average Growth Rates for One, Three, and Five Years for the ROW Flat Glass Industry in Terms of Value
Table 3.30: CAGR and Growth Forecast for the ROW Flat Glass Industry ($B) by Application

CHAPTER 4. COMPETITOR ANALYSIS

Table 4.1: Global Market Share of Flat Glass Manufacturers in 2015

CHAPTER 5. GROWTH OPPORTUNITY & STRATEGY ANALYSIS

Table 5.1: New Product Launches by Major Global Flat Glass Manufacturers during Last Five Years
Table 5.2: Certification and Licenses Obtained by Major Competitors in the Global Flat Glass Industry
Table 5.3: Technological Advancement in the Global Flat Glass Industry
Table 5.4: Major Expansion and the Focused Business Segments of Flat Glass Suppliers