GCC Flat Glass Market

GCC Flat Glass Market Overview

Flat glass is a plain sheet glass that is generally used in windows, glass doors, transparent walls, and windscreens which constitutes soda-lime glasses produced by the float glass process. It has high intensity of light transmission, excellent chemical inertness, and produces a wide range of the opacities as well as colors. The flat glass is used in an extensive range of applications including building industry, commercial glazing, car glasses, window panes, displays of the retail outlets and electronics, as well as appliances like on T.V., computer, and phone screens.

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Major GCC Flat Glass Market Drivers

The major factors responsible growth of the GCC flat glass market include the growing demand for the glasses in the construction and infrastructure development among the end-users and the increasing penetration of the flat glasses in various applications such as passenger cars, buses, and trains across the GCC region. Moreover, the rising technological advancements for bringing new designs in architectural sciences, along with the increasing government initiatives towards sustainable as well as eco-friendly infrastructure in the Gulf countries will boost the growth of the GCC flat glass market.

The government is planning to develop green buildings to balance environmental sustainability as well as energy savings, which will drive the demand of the GCC flat glass market. Increased awareness regarding the energy-saving products to save electricity and reduce the cost of air-conditioning in the residential and commercial premises will further bolster the market growth in the near future. Furthermore, rapid urbanization and high disposable income incorporate huge investments by the real estate players to meet the requirements of the consumers are further bolstering the growth of the GCC flat glass market. However, fluctuations in the prices of raw materials and inadequate logistics services in the supply chain may hinder the GCC flat glass market.

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Based on Product Type, Laminated glass segment is expected to grow at a higher CAGR due to the rising number of infrastructural developmental projects such as Burj Khalifa’s building management system and automobiles for guarding safety, security, and low energy consumption. In addition to this, laminated glass comprises exterior and interior doors and window panes of the flying projectiles which are safe to use, provides protect against UV-radiation, and highly durable, which will drive the demand of the laminated glass segment.

Based on Technology, Float glass segment is projected to dominate the GCC flat glass market over the forecast period. Float glass is a molten flat glass material molds which has molten tin, lead metal, or numerous low-melting-point alloys. In addition to this, float glass comprises of high transparency level without an air bubble owing to the presence of the quartz sand. These factors will enhance the growth of the float glass segment in upcoming years.

Based on End-Use Industry, Architectural segment is projected to grow at a faster CAGR during the forecast period owing to the increasing demand for flat glass in the architectural projects among construction and infrastructure sector, primarily in the Gulf countries like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia. Furthermore, the rising government initiatives for Smart and Green Cities, along with the technological innovation like Smart Dubai 2021 is expected to fuel the growth of the Architectural segment.

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Based on countries, the United Arab Emirates is expected to grow at a higher CAGR in the GCC flat glass market due to the increasing technological advancements in real estate to build smart and green cities. Moreover, rising government proposals to reduce carbon footprint and greenhouse gas emission for environmental sustainability will further fuel the growth of the market.

Various notable players operating in the market include Huntsman International LLC, Emirates Glass LLC, Burhani Glass Factory L.L.C, Corning Incorporated, AGC Inc., SCHOTT AG, Obeikan Glass Company, Saint-Gobain S.A., Kingspan Group, and Guardian Industries, among others.

Key Developments:

• • In 2019, Guardian Industries launched a new product line of three coated solar control glass products along with the two additional SunGuard Double Silver (D.S.) range, and one to its Guardian ClimaGuard range to create a new design in the architectural performance.

The GCC Flat Glass market has been segmented based on product type, technology, and application. Based on Product Type, the market is segmented Basic, Tempered, Laminated, Insulated, and Others. Based on Technology, the market is segmented Float, Rolled, and Sheet. Based on Application, the market is segmented Architectural, Automotive & Transportation, and Others. Based on countries, the market is segmented into GCC, Saudi Arabia, Oman, Kuwait, and the Rest of GCC.

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Market Segmentation

 GCC Flat Glass Market by Product Type

• • Basic
  • Tempered
  • Laminated
  • Insulated
  • Others

GCC Flat Glass Market by Technology

• • Float
  • Rolled
  • Sheet

GCC Flat Glass Market by Application

• • Architectural
  • Automotive & Transportation
  • Others

GCC Flat Glass Market by Countries

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GCC Flat Glass Market  Leading market players (Option 6: Free 25% Customization – Profiles of 5 Additional Companies of your Choice) 

• • Huntsman International LLC
  • Emirates Glass LLC
  • Burhani Glass Factory L.L.C
  • Corning Incorporated
  • AGC Inc.
  • SCHOTT AG
  • Obeikan Glass Company
  • Saint-Gobain S.A.
  • Kingspan Group
  • Guardian Industries