The automotive industry is one of the key contributors to the overall GDP of the world and is growing significantly over the years. Growing economy and improving demographics have surged the demand for vehicles across the globe. As the demand for vehicles is growing, the demand for automotive components is also increasing significantly, especially in countries such as China and India. Also, new vehicle model launches and the increasing demand for premium and luxury segment cars have increased the demand for exterior components, such as a windshield. The automotive windshield provides an efficient aerodynamic design, clear visibility, and protection from debris, unwanted particles, ultraviolet (UV) rays, and harmful radiation.

Asia Pacific: Largest market for automotive windshield

The Asia Pacific region is projected to be the largest market for automotive windshield from 2017 to 2025. The market growth in the region can be attributed to numerous factors such as increasing safety concerns among people, protection from ultraviolet rays, increasing vehicle production, and use of windshield for display purpose are expected to fuel the demand for automotive windshields.

Laminated glass for automotive windshield is estimated to be the largest segment by range from 2017 to 2025

The growth of the automotive windshield market for glass segment is anticipated to be driven by the increasing use of glazed and solar reflective windshield for protection against harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays coming from the sun. Various automotive OEMs, especially in Asia Pacific, are offering solar reflective glasses, and safety glasses, especially for automotive windshields.

The automotive windshield market is dominated by a few globally established players, such as Saint-Gobain (France), Asahi Glass (Japan), Fuyao Glass (China), Nippon Sheet Glass (Japan), and Central Glass (Japan).

Scope of the Report

• Automotive Windshield Market, By Region
• North America
• Europe
• Asia Pacific
• Rest of the World (RoW)
• Automotive Windshield Market, By Glass Type
• Laminated Glass
• Tempered Glass
• Automotive Windshield Market, By Windshield Position
• Front Windshield
• Rear Windshield
• Automotive Windshield Market, By Vehicle Type
• Passenger Car
• Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV)
• Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV)