MARKET OVERVIEW

The Europe automotive glass market was valued at USD 15.92 Billion in 2024 and is expected to reach USD 22.52 Billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 3.73% during 2025-2033. The growth is fueled by rising demand for lightweight, durable, and technologically advanced glass solutions in vehicles, including smart glass and laminated safety glass. Increasing production of electric and connected cars in the region further drives market expansion. Germany holds a significant market share as the dominant country.

STUDY ASSUMPTION YEARS

• Base Year: 2024
• Historical Years: 2019-2024
• Forecast Period: 2025-2033

EUROPE AUTOMOTIVE GLASS MARKET KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Current Market Size: USD 15.92 Billion in 2024
• CAGR: 3.73% during 2025-2033
• Forecast Period: 2025-2033
• Germany dominates the market with a significant share due to its strong automobile manufacturing base and innovation.
• Increasing adoption of electric, hybrid, and autonomous vehicles is accelerating demand for specialized, sensor-equipped automotive glass.
• Rising consumer demand for smart glass, enhanced safety features, and energy-efficient solutions supports market growth.
• Passenger cars constitute the largest share of glass consumption due to high production and sales volumes.
• Technological advancements include features such as glare reduction, UV protection, acoustic insulation, and burglary resistance.

Sample Request Link: https://www.imarcgroup.com/europe-automotive-glass-market/requestsample

MARKET GROWTH FACTORS

Rising automobile production and sales in Europe has resulted in the growth of the automotive glass market in the region. In Europe, glass used for passenger cars is the largest segment of the automotive glass market. In 2023 new car registration volumes in the European Union saw an increase of 10.6 million vehicles or 14% over the previous year. The need for lightweight fuel-efficient vehicles as prescribed by increasingly strict European Union CO₂ (carbon dioxide) emissions regulations is driving up demand for high-tech automotive glass systems.

The growth of EVs, hybrid electric vehicles, and autonomous vehicles with increasingly complex sensors, cameras, and heads-up displays to deploy ADAS (advanced driver assistance systems) is driving demand for advanced automotive glass. By June 2025, battery electric cars accounted for 15.6% of the EU car market and hybrids 34.8% of the EU car market. The trend towards greener, more clever vehicles will continue to drive the demand for greater safety, connectivity and performance glass.

New applications include the coating of automotive glasses to limit glare, UV radiation, noise and burglary. Other products meet the new and stricter auto glass safety standards. After COVID-19 contracted it, the automotive glass sector grows again. New smart glasses such as SPD (Suspended Particle Devices) and electrochromic glass promise to make comfort and security greater, make energy efficiency better, and help Europe achieve sustainability targets.

MARKET SEGMENTATION

Glass Type:

• Laminated Glass: Multiple layers bonded with plastic interlayer, enhancing safety by preventing shattering and reducing passenger ejection risk. Also offers acoustic insulation, UV protection, and burglary resistance.
• Tempered Glass
• Others

Material Type:

• IR PVB: Infrared Polyvinyl Butyral glass blocks infrared radiation, reducing heat buildup and improving passenger comfort and fuel efficiency.
• Metal Coated Glass: Reflects solar radiation for thermal management, aiding cabin temperature control and connectivity.
• Tinted Glass: Provides aesthetics, privacy, glare reduction, UV protection, and battery efficiency benefits.
• Others

Vehicle Type:

• Passenger Cars: Largest segment driven by high production volume and demand for advanced features including panoramic sunroofs and acoustic comfort.
• Light Commercial Vehicles
• Trucks
• Buses
• Others

Application:

• Windshield: Mandatory laminated component providing safety, glare reduction, and integration with ADAS technologies.
• Sidelite
• Backlite
• Rear Quarter Glass
• Sideview Mirror
• Rearview Mirror
• Others

End User:

• OEMs: Leading segment due to direct sourcing by automobile manufacturers ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Aftermarket Suppliers

Technology:

• Active Smart Glass: Technologies like suspended particle glass, electrochromic glass, and liquid crystal glass offer variable transparency, glare control, and energy savings.
• Passive Glass: Cost-effective, durable glass types including thermochromic and photochromic variants with fixed UV protection and heat reduction.

REGIONAL INSIGHTS

Germany leads the Europe automotive glass market, leveraging a strong automobile manufacturing base with OEMs such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Volkswagen. The country adheres to stringent EU safety and emission standards, accelerating the use of advanced laminated, tinted, and smart glass technologies. Growth is further driven by rising demand for electric and hybrid vehicles and consumer preference for comfort features such as panoramic sunroofs and acoustic insulation.

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS & NEWS

• July 2025: ExpressGlass expanded its presence in Portugal by acquiring Newcar, adding 32 workshops to a total of 120.
• May 2025: AGC Automotive Czech celebrated 100 years of glass production and initiated construction of a laminated windshield line that will increase output by over 1 million units annually.
• January 2025: Gauzy launched black Suspended Particle Device (SPD) smart glass with energy-harvesting capabilities at CES 2025.
• January 2025: AGC Glass Europe acquired Sicherheitsglastechnik Oelsnitz GmbH (SGT) to expand safety glass operations.
• January 2025: Cary Group acquired a 51% stake in French vehicle glass repair firm 123 Pare-Brise, adding 129 workshops and supporting consolidation in Europe.

KEY PLAYERS

• Saint-Gobain Sekurit
• AGC Inc.
• Nippon Sheet Glass
• Fuyao Glass
• Guardian Industries

If you require any specific information that is not covered currently within the scope of the report, we will provide the same as a part of the customization.

ABOUT US

IMARC Group is a global management consulting firm that helps the world’s most ambitious changemakers to create a lasting impact. The company provide a comprehensive suite of market entry and expansion services. IMARC offerings include thorough market assessment, feasibility studies, company incorporation assistance, factory setup support, regulatory approvals and licensing navigation, branding, marketing and sales strategies, competitive landscape and benchmarking analyses, pricing and cost research, and procurement research.