Flat Glass: United States

Report Overview

This report forecasts to 2027 US flat glass demand in square meters and nominal US dollars at the manufacturer level. Total US flat glass production is also forecasted to 2027 in square meters and metric tons. Total demand by value is segmented by market in terms of: residential buildings; nonresidential buildings; motor vehicle original equipment manufacturer (OEM); motor vehicle aftermarket; solar energy; and other markets such as appliances, electronic equipment, and aerospace equipment.

To illustrate historical trends, total fabricated flat glass demand by value is provided in annual series from 2012 to 2022; total US flat glass production in area and volume terms, total flat glass demand in area terms, and the various demand segments by value are reported at five-year intervals for 2012, 2017, and 2022.

Production data reflect primarily float glass, but also include sheet glass, rolled glass, plate glass, and specialty types of flat glass such as patterned glass. Capacity figures include only float glass and, where noted, patterned glass.

Fabricated flat glass includes both basic glass as well as processed and value-added products such as laminated, tempered, and insulating glass.

Key macroeconomic indicators are also provided with quantified trends. Other various topics, including profiles of pertinent leading companies, are covered in this report. A full outline of report items by page is available in the Table of Contents.

Related NAICS Code:

327211 Flat glass manufacturing
 

HIGHLIGHTS

MARKET ENVIRONMENT

• Historical Trends
• Key Economic Indicators
• COVID-19 Impact
• Flat Glass Industry: Raw Materials to End Users
• Regulatory Factors
• Technology & Product Innovation
• North American Regional Outlook

MARKET SEGMENTATION & FORECASTS

• Residential Buildings
• Nonresidential Buildings
• Motor Vehicle OEM
• Motor Vehicle Aftermarket
• Solar Energy
• Other Markets

SUPPLY & DEMAND FORECASTS

INDUSTRY STRUCTURE

• Industry Characteristics
• Industry Leaders

ABOUT THIS REPORT

• Scope
• Sources
• Industry Codes
• Freedonia Methodology
• Resources

LIST OF TABLES & FIGURES

• Figure 1 | Key Trends in US Fabricated Flat Glass Demand, 2022 - 2027
• Figure 2 | US Fabricated Flat Glass Demand Trends, 2012 - 2022
• Table 1 | Key Indicators for US Fabricated Flat Glass Demand, 2012 - 2027 (US$ bil)
• Figure 3 | North American Fabricated Flat Glass Demand by Country, 2022 (%)
• Figure 4 | US Fabricated Flat Glass Demand by Market, 2012 - 2027 (US$ bil)
• Table 2 | US Fabricated Flat Glass Demand by Market, 2012 - 2027 (US$ mil)
• Figure 5 | US Fabricated Flat Glass Demand by Market, 2012 - 2027 (%)
• Table 3 | US Flat Glass Supply & Demand, 2012 - 2027 (mil sq mtr)
• Table 4 | US Float Glass Production Capacity by Company, Year-End 2022 (m tons/day)
• Table 5 | NAICS & SIC Codes Related to Fabricated Flat Glass