Mercado de vidrio flotado: mapeo competitivo y perspectivas estratégicas 2031

  • Report Code : TIPRE00011874
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • Status : Published
  • No. of Pages : 157
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El mercado del vidrio flotado fue valorado en 73.897,83 millones de dólares en 2020 y se prevé que alcance los 1.07.991,35 millones de dólares en 2028; se espera que crezca a una tasa compuesta anual del 5,0% de 2021 a 2028.

El vidrio flotado es un vidrio extremadamente suave y sin distorsiones que se utiliza en diversos usos finales. industrias como la edificación y construcción, automotriz, electrónica, solar, entre otras. Básicamente se elabora vertiendo el vidrio fundido del horno en una cámara que contiene un lecho de estaño fundido. El aumento en el uso de vidrio flotado en el diseño de interiores y la arquitectura moderna ha jugado un papel importante en el aumento de la demanda de vidrio flotado y se utiliza en otras aplicaciones de construcción que incluyen techos, pisos, reflectantes, revestidos, ventanas, espejos y mesas. y vidrio aislante. Además, se espera que el creciente uso de flotador en aplicaciones automotrices impulse la industria del vidrio flotado durante el período previsto.

En 2020, Asia Pacífico representó la mayor participación en el mercado mundial del vidrio flotado. El creciente desarrollo del sector automotriz y del sector de la edificación y la construcción está impulsando la demanda de vidrio flotado en la región. El vasto sector automovilístico establecido en países como China e India también está aumentando la demanda de vidrio flotado en estos países. Junto con esto, el desarrollo y la mayor penetración de la industria solar en Asia Pacífico está impulsando el crecimiento del mercado de vidrio flotado en la región.

Perspectivas estratégicas


El cierre de varias plantas de fabricación y fábricas en América del Norte, Europa, Asia Pacífico, América del Sur y Medio Oriente y Medio Oriente ha afectado a la población. África debido a la pandemia de COVID-19 ha obstaculizado la cadena de suministro global y los procesos de fabricación, los cronogramas de entrega y las ventas de productos. Además, las restricciones impuestas por países de Europa, Asia y América del Norte están afectando la colaboración empresarial y las oportunidades de asociación. La actual pandemia de COVID-19 ha tenido un impacto significativo en el mercado del vidrio flotado. Las interrupciones en la cadena de producción y suministro han tenido un impacto negativo en el mercado del vidrio flotado. Se espera que la escasez de vidrio dure hasta 2021, provocando interrupciones en una variedad de negocios. El suministro de vidrio se está reduciendo y su compra se ha vuelto más costosa debido a diversos problemas, incluida la pandemia mundial y los aranceles internacionales. Como resultado de la pandemia mundial, muchas fábricas y fabricantes han tenido que suspender o ralentizar la producción de vidrio, lo que dificulta enormemente satisfacer las demandas actuales. Reiniciar las fábricas después de haber estado cerradas o producir a un nivel bajo durante un período prolongado puede ser excepcionalmente desafiante, especialmente si las empresas no están operando a plena capacidad debido a las normas de salud y seguridad. Además, dado que la vacunación contra el COVID-19 es una alta prioridad tanto para el público como para el sector de la salud, la disponibilidad de vidrio se ha redirigido a la causa, lo que ha llevado a la falta de disponibilidad de vidrio para otras industrias, creando así escasez de vidrio en el mercado. .

Mercado mundial del vidrio flotado, por región 2020


Perspectivas del mercado

Aumento de la demanda en la industria de la edificación y la construcción

El vidrio flotado se fabrica mediante un proceso de fusión en el que se extraen vidrio reciclado, cal, arena de sílice, potasa y soda. Se derritió en un horno y flotó sobre un lecho de estaño fundido. El vidrio flotado se utiliza cada vez más en la construcción y la construcción. industria de la construcción, que incluye los sectores residencial, comercial e industrial. El vidrio flotado tiene un alto grado de transmisión de luz, la capacidad de producir una variedad de colores y opacidades y una buena inercia química, lo que aumentó su demanda en la industria de la construcción. El vidrio flotado se utiliza para ventanas y puertas en el sector residencial, sirviendo tanto para aplicaciones estéticas como funcionales. También se utiliza cada vez más en el diseño de interiores y la arquitectura moderna. En el sector comercial, el vidrio flotado tiene una gran demanda porque proporciona una superficie exterior atractiva y fácil de mantener. El vidrio flotado ofrece transmisión de luz y calor, lo que influye en la cantidad de calefacción y refrigeración necesaria dentro de un edificio según las diferentes estaciones y climas. El vidrio flotado también se utiliza como escaparate en los puntos de venta debido a su naturaleza transparente, dureza y facilidad de limpieza. Debido al aumento de las preocupaciones ambientales, ha habido una mayor demanda de vidrio flotado en la industria de la construcción, ya que ayuda a lograr la certificación de Liderazgo en Diseño Energético y Ambiental (LEED) para construcciones residenciales y comerciales. Se espera que el aumento de la conciencia de los consumidores sobre la seguridad de los edificios y un mayor enfoque en el cumplimiento de los códigos de construcción del gobierno aumenten aún más la demanda de vidrio flotado. Por lo tanto, la creciente demanda de vidrio flotado en el sector de la construcción y la construcción. La industria de la construcción impulsará el crecimiento del mercado de vidrio flotado durante el período de pronóstico.

Información sobre tipos

Según el tipo, el mercado de vidrio flotado es segmentados en vidrio transparente, vidrio tintado, vidrio texturizado y otros. El segmento de vidrio transparente tuvo la mayor participación en el mercado en 2020. El vidrio transparente es un vidrio flotado, transparente y libre de defectos y distorsiones ópticas. El vidrio flotado transparente proporciona una calidad superior en comparación con otros tipos de vidrio flotado debido a sus características únicas, como acabado superficial mejorado, espesor uniforme, alta calidad óptica, planitud y apariencia brillante. Se aplica en áreas que requieren alta visibilidad y claridad, como ventanas, puertas, espejos, invernaderos, claraboyas, electrodomésticos y solárium. Como el vidrio transparente está libre de distorsiones ópticas o pequeños defectos, permite una visión perfecta. El vidrio también se utiliza para su posterior procesamiento para producir otros tipos de vidrio.

Mercado de vidrio flotado, por tipo: 2020 y 2028


Algunos de los actores clave del mercado que operan en el mercado del vidrio flotado son AGC Inc.; Nippon Sheet Glass Co., LTD (Grupo NSG); Xinyi Glass Holdings Limitada; SCHOTT AG; Participaciones de Industrias Guardianas; Cardenal Glass Industries, Inc.; China Glass Holdings Limitada; Shenzhen Sun Global Glass Co. Ltd.; Vidrio Saint Gobain India; y Qingdao Migo Glass Co. Ltd. Los principales actores del mercado están adoptando estrategias como fusiones y fusiones. adquisiciones y lanzamientos de productos para ampliar la presencia geográfica y la base de consumidores.  

Informe destacado

  • Tendencias progresivas en la industria del vidrio flotado para ayudar a los actores a desarrollar estrategias efectivas a largo plazo
  • Estrategias de crecimiento empresarial adoptadas por las empresas para asegurar el crecimiento en los mercados desarrollados y en desarrollo
  • Análisis cuantitativo del mercado mundial de vidrio flotado de 2019 a 2028
  • Estimación de la demanda de vidrio flotado en varias industrias
  • Análisis de Porter para ilustrar la eficacia de los compradores y proveedores que operan en la industria para predecir el crecimiento del mercado
  • Desarrollos recientes para comprender el escenario competitivo del mercado y la demanda de vidrio flotado.  
  • Tendencias y perspectivas del mercado junto con factores que impulsan y restringen el crecimiento del mercado de vidrio flotado
  • Comprensión de las estrategias que sustentan el interés comercial con respecto al crecimiento del mercado global de vidrio flotado. ayudando en el proceso de toma de decisiones
  • Tamaño del mercado de vidrio flotado en varios nodos del mercado
  • Descripción detallada y segmentación del mercado global de vidrio flotado, así como su dinámica industrial
  • Tamaño del mercado de vidrio flotado en varias regiones con oportunidades de crecimiento prometedoras

Mercado de vidrio flotado, por tipo

  • Vidrio transparente
  • Vidrio tintado
  • Vidrio texturizado
  • Otros

Mercado de vidrio flotado, por aplicación

  • Automoción y transporte< /li>
  • Edificación y construcción
  • Electrónica
  • Otros

Perfiles de empresas

  • AGC Inc .
  • Nippon Sheet Glass Co., LTD (Grupo NSG)
  • Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited
  • SCHOTT AG
  • Guardian Industries Holdings< /li>
  • Cardinal Glass Industries, Inc.
  • China Glass Holdings Limited
  • Shenzhen Sun Global Glass Co. Ltd.
  • Saint Gobain Glass India< /li>
  • Qingdao Migo Glass Co. Ltd
Report Coverage
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Revenue forecast, Company Analysis, Industry landscape, Growth factors, and Trends

Segment Covered
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Regional Scope
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North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, Middle East & Africa, South & Central America

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Frequently Asked Questions


Based on Geography, which region is the fastest growing in the global float glass market?

On the basis of geography, Europe region is the fastest growing region in the global float glass market during the forecasted period. The growth can be attributed growing automotive and building and construction industry. Along with this, Europe is one of the largest producers of flat glass including float glass as well. The presence of large numbers of float glass manufacturing sites across the European region is helping the float glass market to grow.

What is the key driver for the growth of the global float glass market?

Rise in Preference for Float Glass in Electronic Industry is one of the key drivers for the growth of the global float glass market. There has been a rising preference for float glass in the electronic industry worldwide due to its various benefits. Through a series of processing on float glass, including cutting, coating, drilling, grinding, and screen printing, the glass can be used for electronic or electric equipment such as LCD screen, touch screen, advertising machine screen, flat panel, and electromagnetic oven.

Which type of float glass segment led the global float glass market in 2020?

On the basis of type, the clear glass segment led the global float glass market in 2020. Clear float glass is a super smooth, distortion-free glass used for production and designing other glass items, including laminated glass and heat-toughened glass. It has unique features such as uniform thickness, high optical quality, excellent surface finishing, and bright appearance. Clear float glass is made up of molten glass, which flows through tweel to a tin bath and then to the lehr. The clear windows are suitable for glazing windows and doors in various sizes and thicknesses. It is used in windows and doors, mirrors, curtain walls, shelving and display cases, skylights, atriums, and handrails. The clear float glass provides optical clarity, high light transmission, and stable chemical properties.

On the basis of application, why building and construction segment accounted for the largest share in the global float glass market?

Based on application, the building and construction segment is anticipated to account for the largest share in the global float glass market. Clear float glass, tinted float glass, and textured float glass are used in residential and commercial applications such as windows and doors for aesthetic and functional purposes. The increase in the use of the glass in interior design and architecture has played a major role in increasing the demand of float glass along with being used towards the ceiling, flooring, reflective, coated, windows, mirrors, tabletops, and insulated glass.

Can you list some of the major players operating in the global float glass market?

The major players operating in the global float glass market are AGC Inc., CARDINAL GLASS INDUSTRIES, INC., Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., China Glass Holdings Limited., Guardian Industries Holdings., SHENZHEN SUN GLOBAL GLASS CO., LTD., Saint-Gobain Glass India., SCHOTT AG., QINGDAO MIGO GLASS CO.,LTD., and Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited, amongst ohers.

During the forecast period, which region is anticipated to account for the largest share of the global float glass market?

During the forecast period, Asia Pacific is the dominating region for float glass market over the forecast period. The growing building and construction industry along with the increasing projects related to the field of renewable energy source and development of solar industry is driving the growth of float glass market in Asia Pacific region. Asia-pacific region especially China, Japan and India are expected to increase the demand for float glass as compare to other geographical regions which is due to an expanded and established automotive, building and construction sector in this region. Along with this, increasing manufacturing industries coupled with growing industrialization which offers ample opportunities for key market players in the float glass market. Presence of various domestic and international players in the region will increased the focus of manufacturers on providing innovative products leading to increased opportunity for the float glass market top grow

The List of Companies - Float Glass Market

  1. AGC Inc
  2. CARDINAL GLASS INDUSTRIES, INC
  3. Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd
  4. China Glass Holdings Limited
  5. Guardian Industries Holdings
  6. SHENZHEN SUN GLOBAL GLASS CO., LTD
  7. Saint-Gobain Glass India
  8. SCHOTT AG
  9. QINGDAO MIGO GLASS CO.,LTD
  10. Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited

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