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Automotive Windshield Market Global Report 2026

Published Jan 27, 2026
Length 250 Pages
SKU # BRC20817590

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Automotive Windshield Market Global Report 2026 from The Business Research Company provides strategists, marketers and senior management with the critical information they need to assess the market.

This report focuses automotive windshield market which is experiencing strong growth. The report gives a guide to the trends which will be shaping the market over the next ten years and beyond.

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Where is the largest and fastest growing market for automotive windshield ? How does the market relate to the overall economy, demography and other similar markets? What forces will shape the market going forward, including technological disruption, regulatory shifts, and changing consumer preferences? The automotive windshield market global report from the Business Research Company answers all these questions and many more.

The report covers market characteristics, size and growth, segmentation, regional and country breakdowns, total addressable market (TAM), market attractiveness score (MAS), competitive landscape, market shares, company scoring matrix, trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market’s historic and forecast market growth by geography.
  • The market characteristics section of the report defines and explains the market. This section also examines key products and services offered in the market, evaluates brand-level differentiation, compares product features, and highlights major innovation and product development trends.
  • The supply chain analysis section provides an overview of the entire value chain, including key raw materials, resources, and supplier analysis. It also provides a list competitor at each level of the supply chain.
  • The updated trends and strategies section analyses the shape of the market as it evolves and highlights emerging technology trends such as digital transformation, automation, sustainability initiatives, and AI-driven innovation. It suggests how companies can leverage these advancements to strengthen their market position and achieve competitive differentiation.
  • The regulatory and investment landscape section provides an overview of the key regulatory frameworks, regularity bodies, associations, and government policies influencing the market. It also examines major investment flows, incentives, and funding trends shaping industry growth and innovation.
  • The market size section gives the market size ($b) covering both the historic growth of the market, and forecasting its development.
  • The forecasts are made after considering the major factors currently impacting the market. These include the technological advancements such as AI and automation, Russia-Ukraine war, trade tariffs (government-imposed import/export duties), elevated inflation and interest rates.
  • The total addressable market (TAM) analysis section defines and estimates the market potential compares it with the current market size, and provides strategic insights and growth opportunities based on this evaluation.
  • The market attractiveness scoring section evaluates the market based on a quantitative scoring framework that considers growth potential, competitive dynamics, strategic fit, and risk profile. It also provides interpretive insights and strategic implications for decision-makers.
  • Market segmentations break down the market into sub markets.
  • The regional and country breakdowns section gives an analysis of the market in each geography and the size of the market by geography and compares their historic and forecast growth.
  • Expanded geographical coverage includes Taiwan and Southeast Asia, reflecting recent supply chain realignments and manufacturing shifts in the region. This section analyzes how these markets are becoming increasingly important hubs in the global value chain.
  • The competitive landscape chapter gives a description of the competitive nature of the market, market shares, and a description of the leading companies. Key financial deals which have shaped the market in recent years are identified.
  • The company scoring matrix section evaluates and ranks leading companies based on a multi-parameter framework that includes market share or revenues, product innovation, and brand recognition.
Scope

Markets Covered:1) By Material Type: Thermoplastic Interlayer Materials; Advanced Polymer Interlayers

2) By Windshield Position: Front Windshield; Rear Windshield

3) By Vehicle Type: Passenger Car; Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV); Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV)

Subsegments:

1) By Thermoplastic Interlayer Materials: Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB); Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA); Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU); Plasticized Thermoplastic Blends

2) By Advanced Polymer Interlayers: Ionoplast Interlayers; Acoustic Damping Polymer Interlayers; Solar Control Or Infrared-Reflective Polymer Interlayers; UV-Blocking Polymer Interlayers

Companies Mentioned: Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA; AGC Inc.; Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd.; Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd.; Guardian Industries Corp.; Central Glass Co. Ltd.; Sisecam Group; Shenzhen Benson Automobile Glass Co. Ltd.; Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited; Vitro SAB de CV; Safelite Group Inc.; PPG Industries Inc.; Olimpia Oto Camlari AS; Shatterprufe Pty Ltd.; Asahi Glass Co. Ltd.; Pilkington Brothers Limited; AGC Glass Europe SA; Carlex Glass America LLC; China Glass Holdings Limited; Glaston Corporation; Magna International Inc.; Webasto SE; Samvardhana Motherson International Limited

Countries: Australia; Brazil; China; France; Germany; India; Indonesia; Japan; Taiwan; Russia; South Korea; UK; USA; Canada; Italy; Spain

Regions: Asia-Pacific; South East Asia; Western Europe; Eastern Europe; North America; South America; Middle East; Africa

Time Series: Five years historic and ten years forecast.

Data: Ratios of market size and growth to related markets, GDP proportions, expenditure per capita,

Data Segmentations: country and regional historic and forecast data, market share of competitors, market segments.

Sourcing and Referencing: Data and analysis throughout the report is sourced using end notes.

Please Note: Report will be updated with the latest data and delivered to you within 2-3 working days of order.

Table of Contents

250 Pages
1. Executive Summary
1.1. Key Market Insights (2020-2035)
1.2. Visual Dashboard: Market Size, Growth Rate, Hotspots
1.3. Major Factors Driving the Market
1.4. Top Three Trends Shaping the Market
2. Automotive Windshield Market Characteristics
2.1. Market Definition & Scope
2.2. Market Segmentations
2.3. Overview of Key Products and Services
2.4. Global Automotive Windshield Market Attractiveness Scoring And Analysis
2.4.1. Overview of Market Attractiveness Framework
2.4.2. Quantitative Scoring Methodology
2.4.3. Factor-Wise Evaluation
Growth Potential Analysis, Competitive Dynamics Assessment, Strategic Fit Assessment And Risk Profile Evaluation
2.4.4. Market Attractiveness Scoring and Interpretation
2.4.5. Strategic Implications and Recommendations
3. Automotive Windshield Market Supply Chain Analysis
3.1. Overview of the Supply Chain and Ecosystem
3.2. List Of Key Raw Materials, Resources & Suppliers
3.3. List Of Major Distributors and Channel Partners
3.4. List Of Major End Users
4. Global Automotive Windshield Market Trends And Strategies
4.1. Key Technologies & Future Trends
4.1.1 Autonomous Systems, Robotics & Smart Mobility
4.1.2 Industry 4.0 & Intelligent Manufacturing
4.1.3 Digitalization, Cloud, Big Data & Cybersecurity
4.1.4 Electric Mobility & Transportation Electrification
4.1.5 Sustainability, Climate Tech & Circular Economy
4.2. Major Trends
4.2.1 Adoption Of Advanced Laminated Glass
4.2.2 Growth Of Hud-Compatible Windshields
4.2.3 Rising Demand For Acoustic Glass
4.2.4 Expansion Of Ev Windshield Designs
4.2.5 Focus On Safety And Visibility
5. Automotive Windshield Market Analysis Of End Use Industries
5.1 Automotive Oems
5.2 Vehicle Glass Replacement Companies
5.3 Passenger Vehicle Manufacturers
5.4 Commercial Vehicle Manufacturers
5.5 Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers
6. Automotive Windshield Market - Macro Economic Scenario Including The Impact Of Interest Rates, Inflation, Geopolitics, Trade Wars and Tariffs, Supply Chain Impact from Tariff War & Trade Protectionism, And Covid And Recovery On The Market
7. Global Automotive Windshield Strategic Analysis Framework, Current Market Size, Market Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.1. Global Automotive Windshield PESTEL Analysis (Political, Social, Technological, Environmental and Legal Factors, Drivers and Restraints)
7.2. Global Automotive Windshield Market Size, Comparisons And Growth Rate Analysis
7.3. Global Automotive Windshield Historic Market Size and Growth, 2020 - 2025, Value ($ Billion)
7.4. Global Automotive Windshield Forecast Market Size and Growth, 2025 - 2030, 2035F, Value ($ Billion)
8. Global Automotive Windshield Total Addressable Market (TAM) Analysis for the Market
8.1. Definition and Scope of Total Addressable Market (TAM)
8.2. Methodology and Assumptions
8.3. Global Total Addressable Market (TAM) Estimation
8.4. TAM vs. Current Market Size Analysis
8.5. Strategic Insights and Growth Opportunities from TAM Analysis
9. Automotive Windshield Market Segmentation
9.1. Global Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Thermoplastic Interlayer Materials, Advanced Polymer Interlayers
9.2. Global Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Front Windshield, Rear Windshield
9.3. Global Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Passenger Car, Light Commercial Vehicle (LCV), Heavy Commercial Vehicle (HCV)
9.4. Global Automotive Windshield Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Thermoplastic Interlayer Materials, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Polyvinyl Butyral (PVB), Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA), Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU), Plasticized Thermoplastic Blends
9.5. Global Automotive Windshield Market, Sub-Segmentation Of Advanced Polymer Interlayers, By Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
Ionoplast Interlayers, Acoustic Damping Polymer Interlayers, Solar Control Or Infrared-Reflective Polymer Interlayers, UV-Blocking Polymer Interlayers
10. Automotive Windshield Market Regional And Country Analysis
10.1. Global Automotive Windshield Market, Split By Region, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
10.2. Global Automotive Windshield Market, Split By Country, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
11. Asia-Pacific Automotive Windshield Market
11.1. Asia-Pacific Automotive Windshield Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
11.2. Asia-Pacific Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
12. China Automotive Windshield Market
12.1. China Automotive Windshield Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
12.2. China Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
13. India Automotive Windshield Market
13.1. India Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
14. Japan Automotive Windshield Market
14.1. Japan Automotive Windshield Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
14.2. Japan Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
15. Australia Automotive Windshield Market
15.1. Australia Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
16. Indonesia Automotive Windshield Market
16.1. Indonesia Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
17. South Korea Automotive Windshield Market
17.1. South Korea Automotive Windshield Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
17.2. South Korea Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
18. Taiwan Automotive Windshield Market
18.1. Taiwan Automotive Windshield Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
18.2. Taiwan Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
19. South East Asia Automotive Windshield Market
19.1. South East Asia Automotive Windshield Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
19.2. South East Asia Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
20. Western Europe Automotive Windshield Market
20.1. Western Europe Automotive Windshield Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
20.2. Western Europe Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
21. UK Automotive Windshield Market
21.1. UK Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
22. Germany Automotive Windshield Market
22.1. Germany Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
23. France Automotive Windshield Market
23.1. France Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
24. Italy Automotive Windshield Market
24.1. Italy Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
25. Spain Automotive Windshield Market
25.1. Spain Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
26. Eastern Europe Automotive Windshield Market
26.1. Eastern Europe Automotive Windshield Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
26.2. Eastern Europe Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
27. Russia Automotive Windshield Market
27.1. Russia Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
28. North America Automotive Windshield Market
28.1. North America Automotive Windshield Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
28.2. North America Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
29. USA Automotive Windshield Market
29.1. USA Automotive Windshield Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
29.2. USA Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
30. Canada Automotive Windshield Market
30.1. Canada Automotive Windshield Market Overview
Country Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
30.2. Canada Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
31. South America Automotive Windshield Market
31.1. South America Automotive Windshield Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
31.2. South America Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
32. Brazil Automotive Windshield Market
32.1. Brazil Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
33. Middle East Automotive Windshield Market
33.1. Middle East Automotive Windshield Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
33.2. Middle East Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
34. Africa Automotive Windshield Market
34.1. Africa Automotive Windshield Market Overview
Region Information, Market Information, Background Information, Government Initiatives, Regulations, Regulatory Bodies, Major Associations, Taxes Levied, Corporate Tax Structure, Investments, Major Companies
34.2. Africa Automotive Windshield Market, Segmentation By Material Type, Segmentation By Windshield Position, Segmentation By Vehicle Type, Historic and Forecast, 2020-2025, 2025-2030F, 2035F, $ Billion
35. Automotive Windshield Market Regulatory and Investment Landscape
36. Automotive Windshield Market Competitive Landscape And Company Profiles
36.1. Automotive Windshield Market Competitive Landscape And Market Share 2024
36.1.1. Top 10 Companies (Ranked by revenue/share)
36.2. Automotive Windshield Market - Company Scoring Matrix
36.2.1. Market Revenues
36.2.2. Product Innovation Score
36.2.3. Brand Recognition
36.3. Automotive Windshield Market Company Profiles
36.3.1. Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.2. AGC Inc. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.3. Fuyao Glass Industry Group Co. Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.4. Nippon Sheet Glass Co. Ltd. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
36.3.5. Guardian Industries Corp. Overview, Products and Services, Strategy and Financial Analysis
37. Automotive Windshield Market Other Major And Innovative Companies
Central Glass Co. Ltd., Sisecam Group, Shenzhen Benson Automobile Glass Co. Ltd., Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, Vitro SAB de CV, Safelite Group Inc., PPG Industries Inc., Olimpia Oto Camlari AS, Shatterprufe Pty Ltd., Asahi Glass Co. Ltd., Pilkington Brothers Limited, AGC Glass Europe SA, Carlex Glass America LLC, China Glass Holdings Limited, Glaston Corporation
38. Global Automotive Windshield Market Competitive Benchmarking And Dashboard
39. Key Mergers And Acquisitions In The Automotive Windshield Market
40. Automotive Windshield Market High Potential Countries, Segments and Strategies
40.1 Automotive Windshield Market In 2030 - Countries Offering Most New Opportunities
40.2 Automotive Windshield Market In 2030 - Segments Offering Most New Opportunities
40.3 Automotive Windshield Market In 2030 - Growth Strategies
40.3.1 Market Trend Based Strategies
40.3.2 Competitor Strategies
41. Appendix
41.1. Abbreviations
41.2. Currencies
41.3. Historic And Forecast Inflation Rates
41.4. Research Inquiries
41.5. The Business Research Company
41.6. Copyright And Disclaimer
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