E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving

Global E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving Market to Reach US$17.7 Billion by 2030

The global market for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving estimated at US$12.2 Billion in the year 2024, is expected to reach US$17.7 Billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 6.4% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Fiber Yarn, one of the segments analyzed in the report, is expected to record a 7.4% CAGR and reach US$12.3 Billion by the end of the analysis period. Growth in the Fiber Roving segment is estimated at 4.2% CAGR over the analysis period.

The U.S. Market is Estimated at US$3.2 Billion While China is Forecast to Grow at 6.2% CAGR

The E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving market in the U.S. is estimated at US$3.2 Billion in the year 2024. China, the world`s second largest economy, is forecast to reach a projected market size of US$2.8 Billion by the year 2030 trailing a CAGR of 6.2% over the analysis period 2024-2030. Among the other noteworthy geographic markets are Japan and Canada, each forecast to grow at a CAGR of 6.0% and 5.3% respectively over the analysis period. Within Europe, Germany is forecast to grow at approximately 5.0% CAGR.

Global E-Glass Fiber Yarn & Roving Market – Key Trends & Drivers Summarized

Why Is E-Glass Fiber Yarn & Roving Becoming Indispensable in Composite Manufacturing?

E-glass fiber yarn and roving have emerged as essential reinforcements in composite materials, offering an ideal balance of mechanical strength, chemical resistance, thermal stability, and cost-effectiveness. Derived from alumino-borosilicate glass with a low alkali content, E-glass is widely used in the form of yarn and roving for applications across industries such as construction, aerospace, automotive, wind energy, marine, and electronics. Yarn refers to fine twisted strands used in weaving or knitting, while roving comprises untwisted continuous filaments, typically employed in reinforcement processes like pultrusion, filament winding, and spray-up. These materials provide structural integrity and dimensional stability in the production of fiber-reinforced plastics (FRPs), laminated panels, printed circuit boards (PCBs), insulation, and more.

As manufacturers increasingly demand high-performance, lightweight alternatives to traditional materials like steel and aluminum, E-glass fiber yarn and roving are gaining traction due to their superior strength-to-weight ratio and compatibility with various resin systems. The shift toward advanced composites in critical sectors has expanded the market for E-glass fiber well beyond its traditional use in insulation. With growing emphasis on sustainability and energy efficiency, the recyclability and durability of E-glass composites are also drawing attention. Major suppliers such as Owens Corning, Johns Manville, Jushi Group, and Saint-Gobain Vetrotex are investing in capacity expansion and innovation to meet the rising global demand. As a core component in high-growth industries, E-glass fiber yarn and roving are becoming central to modern material engineering strategies.

How Are Industry-Specific Trends Accelerating the Demand for E-Glass Fiber Yarn & Roving?

The growing adoption of composite materials in structural and functional applications across sectors is driving sustained demand for E-glass fiber yarn and roving. In the automotive industry, manufacturers are incorporating E-glass composites to reduce vehicle weight and improve fuel efficiency without compromising crash performance. These materials are also widely used in under-the-hood components and body panels. In the wind energy sector, E-glass roving is a critical input for manufacturing turbine blades due to its high fatigue resistance and design flexibility. As countries accelerate their shift toward renewable energy, the wind power boom is creating a strong and recurring demand for high-quality glass fiber reinforcements.

In construction, E-glass fiber yarn is used in glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC), insulation, facade panels, and roofing materials. The growing preference for lightweight, fire-resistant, and corrosion-resistant building components is strengthening the case for fiber-reinforced composites. In the electronics and electrical segment, E-glass yarn is integral to PCB fabrication and insulation materials, especially with the increasing miniaturization and performance requirements in consumer electronics and 5G infrastructure. Marine and aerospace applications, where weight and corrosion resistance are critical, also represent robust demand drivers. Across these industries, E-glass materials are preferred due to their consistent mechanical properties, thermal tolerance, and cost competitiveness relative to carbon fiber. The convergence of design innovation, regulatory mandates for low-emission materials, and performance requirements across sectors is cementing the relevance of E-glass fiber yarn and roving in the global composites ecosystem.

Who Are the Key Players and Innovators Shaping the E-Glass Fiber Market Landscape?

The E-glass fiber yarn and roving market is shaped by an ecosystem of global manufacturers, regional suppliers, composite producers, and R&D centers working collaboratively to improve product performance and production efficiency. Leading players such as Owens Corning, CPIC, PPG Industries, Nippon Electric Glass, and Taishan Fiberglass dominate the global supply landscape, backed by vertically integrated operations and expansive product portfolios. These companies are investing in high-throughput production technologies, proprietary surface treatments, and customized sizing formulations to enhance compatibility with advanced resins and improve processability across diverse manufacturing techniques.

Regional manufacturers in China, India, and Southeast Asia are scaling up operations to cater to both domestic infrastructure growth and global exports. Additionally, industry collaborations and government-supported R&D programs are accelerating innovation in multi-axial fabric structures, hybrid fiber integration, and low-energy melting technologies. Sustainability initiatives are also gaining traction, with leading producers exploring closed-loop recycling systems and bio-based binders to reduce the environmental impact of E-glass fiber production. Downstream, composite fabricators and OEMs are working closely with yarn and roving suppliers to co-develop application-specific materials for wind blade manufacturing, ballistic protection, and high-heat industrial environments. Supply chain digitalization, predictive quality analytics, and IoT-enabled production lines are further enhancing operational efficiency. Together, these innovations are transforming E-glass fiber yarn and roving from commodity inputs into high-performance enablers of next-gen composite systems.

What’s Driving the Robust Growth in the Global E-Glass Fiber Yarn & Roving Market?

The growth in the E-glass fiber yarn and roving market is driven by several interconnected factors rooted in technology upgrades, evolving end-use requirements, and shifting global manufacturing practices. From a technological standpoint, advancements in fiber sizing chemistry, continuous filament drawing, and hybrid yarn development are expanding the application scope of E-glass products. The adoption of precision weaving and filament winding equipment is enabling better control over fiber orientation and distribution, improving the mechanical performance of composite end-products. Innovations in surface treatments are also enhancing adhesion between E-glass and resin matrices, reducing delamination risks in high-stress applications.

On the demand side, the increasing need for lightweight, corrosion-resistant, and cost-effective materials in industries like automotive, aerospace, and wind energy is significantly expanding the use of E-glass fiber. OEMs are increasingly integrating these materials into component designs to meet stricter energy efficiency, emission, and durability standards. In emerging economies, rapid infrastructure development and power grid expansion are fueling demand for E-glass-based insulation and construction reinforcements. Additionally, the growing focus on fire resistance and non-conductivity in modern architecture is boosting adoption in cladding, cable trays, and piping. Sustainability-oriented consumer behavior and regulatory mandates are encouraging the replacement of traditional materials with long-lasting, recyclable composites. E-commerce growth, smart logistics, and improved material traceability are streamlining supply chain operations and accelerating product adoption in new markets. These technology, end-use, and supply chain dynamics are collectively driving strong and sustained growth in the global E-glass fiber yarn and roving market.

SCOPE OF STUDY:

The report analyzes the E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving market in terms of units by the following Segments, and Geographic Regions/Countries:

Segments:
Product (Fiber Yarn, Fiber Roving)

Geographic Regions/Countries:
World; United States; Canada; Japan; China; Europe (France; Germany; Italy; United Kingdom; and Rest of Europe); Asia-Pacific; Rest of World.

Select Competitors (Total 48 Featured) -
  • 3B - the fibreglass company
  • AGY Holding Corp.
  • Binani Industries Ltd.
  • Chongqing Polycomp International Corporation
  • Hebei Yuniu Fiberglass Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
  • Jiangsu Changhai Composite Materials Co., Ltd.
  • Jiangsu Jiuding New Material Co., Ltd.
  • Jiujiang Xingli Beihai Composite Co., Ltd.
  • Johns Manville
  • Jushi Group Co., Ltd.
  • Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.
  • Nitto Boseki Co., Ltd.
  • Owens Corning
  • PFG Fiber Glass Corporation
  • Saint-Gobain Vetrotex
  • Shandong Fiberglass Group Co., Ltd.
  • Taishan Fiberglass Inc.
  • Taiwan Glass Ind. Corp.
  • Valmiera Glass Group
  • Zhejiang Hengshi Fiberglass Fabrics Co., Ltd.

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I. METHODOLOGY
II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
1. MARKET OVERVIEW
Influencer Market Insights
Tariff Impact on Global Supply Chain Patterns
E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving – Global Key Competitors Percentage Market Share in 2025 (E)
Competitive Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial for Players Worldwide in 2025 (E)
2. FOCUS ON SELECT PLAYERS
3. MARKET TRENDS & DRIVERS
Rising Demand for Lightweight and High-Strength Materials Throws the Spotlight On E-Glass Fiber Yarn & Roving in Composite Manufacturing
Growth in Automotive Lightweighting Initiatives Drives Adoption of E-Glass Fiber for Fuel Efficiency and Emissions Reduction
Surging Wind Energy Installations Globally Strengthen the Business Case for E-Glass Roving in Turbine Blade Fabrication
Infrastructure Modernization and Smart Construction Trends Propel Demand for E-Glass Fiber in Reinforced Concrete and Panels
Advances in Weaving and Filament Winding Technologies Expand Addressable Market Opportunity for Technical Textile Applications
Increasing Use of FRP Components in Aerospace and Rail Industries Generates Long-Term Growth for E-Glass-Based Composite Inputs
Wider Integration in Printed Circuit Boards and Insulation Drives Growth in Electronics and Electrical End-Uses
Rising Cost Pressure in Carbon Fiber Markets Positions E-Glass Fiber as a Cost-Effective Alternative in Mass-Produced Composites
Technological Improvements in Sizing Chemistry and Surface Treatments Enhance Compatibility with Epoxy, Polyester, and Vinyl Ester Resins
Sustainability and Recyclability of Fiber-Based Composites Support Long-Term Market Viability of E-Glass Yarn and Roving
Expansion of Domestic Manufacturing and Export Potential in Asia-Pacific Drives Global Supply Chain Integration for E-Glass Products
Rising Investments in Renewable Energy and EV Infrastructure Fuel Material Demand for Durable Composite Reinforcements
Automation and Digitalization in Textile and Composite Processing Improve Efficiency and Scalability of E-Glass Yarn and Roving Production
4. GLOBAL MARKET PERSPECTIVE
TABLE 1: World E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving Market Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2015 through 2030
TABLE 2: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 3: World 6-Year Perspective for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 4: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fiber Yarn by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 5: World 6-Year Perspective for Fiber Yarn by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 6: World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for Fiber Roving by Geographic Region - USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 7: World 6-Year Perspective for Fiber Roving by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for USA, Canada, Japan, China, Europe, Asia-Pacific and Rest of World for Years 2025 & 2030
III. MARKET ANALYSIS
UNITED STATES
E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United States for 2025 (E)
TABLE 8: USA Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 9: USA 6-Year Perspective for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving for the Years 2025 & 2030
CANADA
TABLE 10: Canada Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 11: Canada 6-Year Perspective for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving for the Years 2025 & 2030
JAPAN
E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Japan for 2025 (E)
TABLE 12: Japan Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 13: Japan 6-Year Perspective for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving for the Years 2025 & 2030
CHINA
E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in China for 2025 (E)
TABLE 14: China Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 15: China 6-Year Perspective for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving for the Years 2025 & 2030
EUROPE
E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Europe for 2025 (E)
TABLE 16: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Geographic Region - France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 17: Europe 6-Year Perspective for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Geographic Region - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for France, Germany, Italy, UK and Rest of Europe Markets for Years 2025 & 2030
TABLE 18: Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 19: Europe 6-Year Perspective for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving for the Years 2025 & 2030
FRANCE
E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in France for 2025 (E)
TABLE 20: France Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 21: France 6-Year Perspective for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving for the Years 2025 & 2030
GERMANY
E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Germany for 2025 (E)
TABLE 22: Germany Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 23: Germany 6-Year Perspective for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving for the Years 2025 & 2030
ITALY
TABLE 24: Italy Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 25: Italy 6-Year Perspective for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving for the Years 2025 & 2030
UNITED KINGDOM
E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in the United Kingdom for 2025 (E)
TABLE 26: UK Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 27: UK 6-Year Perspective for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving for the Years 2025 & 2030
REST OF EUROPE
TABLE 28: Rest of Europe Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 29: Rest of Europe 6-Year Perspective for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving for the Years 2025 & 2030
ASIA-PACIFIC
E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving Market Presence - Strong/Active/Niche/Trivial - Key Competitors in Asia-Pacific for 2025 (E)
TABLE 30: Asia-Pacific Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 31: Asia-Pacific 6-Year Perspective for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving for the Years 2025 & 2030
REST OF WORLD
TABLE 32: Rest of World Recent Past, Current & Future Analysis for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving - Independent Analysis of Annual Sales in US$ Million for the Years 2024 through 2030 and % CAGR
TABLE 33: Rest of World 6-Year Perspective for E-glass Fiber Yarn & Roving by Product - Percentage Breakdown of Value Sales for Fiber Yarn and Fiber Roving for the Years 2025 & 2030
IV. COMPETITION

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