South America Ultra-Thin Glass Market Trends and Analysis by 2028

Historic Data: 2019-2020   |   Base Year: 2021   |   Forecast Period: 2022-2028

South America Ultra-Thin Glass Market Forecast to 2028 - COVID-19 Impact and Regional Analysis By Manufacturing Process (Float and Fusion), Application (Semiconductor Substrate, Flat Panel Displays and Touch Control Devices, Automotive Glazing, and Others), and End-Use Industry (Consumer Electronics, Automotive, Medical and Healthcare, and Others)

  • Report Date : Nov 2021
  • Report Code : TIPRE00025801
  • Category : Chemicals and Materials
  • Status : Published
  • Available Report Formats : pdf-format excel-format
  • No. of Pages : 107

The ultra-thin glass market in SAM is expected to grow from US$ 516.95 million in 2021 to US$ 937.37 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 8.9% from 2021 to 2028.



Brazil and Argentina are major economies in SAM. Consumer electronics sector expanding in SAM region is the major factor driving the growth of the SAM ultra-thin glass market. The consumer electronics industry is booming due to the increasing usage of electronic appliances, such as smartphones, laptops, televisions, and other electronics products. Consumer electronic goods have become a necessity in the technological world. People from all generations are somehow dependent on their smartphones, smartwatches, and laptops. With the growing consumer electronics industry, manufacturers are continuously focusing on providing advanced and high-quality products. The ultra-thin glass plays an important role in the consumer electronics industry. It is used in touch and display panels, sensors, and camera systems. Various properties of ultra-thin glass such as corrosion resistance, transparency, flexibility, and gas barrier capability make it suitable for numerous applications in the consumer electronics industry. The panel display components included in the flat-panel display devices and touch-control devices have become the most important downstream application products for the ultra-thin glass substrate with the largest market demands. Additionally, the demand for fingerprint sensors is rising steadily. These fingerprint sensors are becoming increasingly important to secure the identification of smartphone users. Thus, the rapidly growing consumer electronic industry propels the demand for ultra-thin glasses.

Brazil is ranked as the third-most affected economy due to COVID-19 pandemic across the world. In SAM, Brazil recorded the highest number of COVID-19 confirmed cases, followed by Argentina, Colombia, Peru, and Chile. The governments in SAM have taken an array of actions to protect their citizens and combat the spread of the novel coronavirus through lockdowns, trade bans, and travel restrictions. This may have an impact on the growth of the ultra-thin glass market. In some areas of Brazil, the levels of vehicle production are almost back to the levels of prior years. However, the shortages of critical vehicle components are posing problems for automotive manufacturers.  Also, with the introduction of vaccination, there is ease in the restrictions in the region which positively impacts the growth of ultra-thin glass market.

With the new features and technologies, vendors can attract new customers and expand their footprints in emerging markets. This factor is likely to drive the SAM ultra-thin glass market. The SAM ultra-thin glass market is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.
SAM ultra-thin glass market

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SAM Ultra-Thin Glass Market Segmentation

SAM Ultra-Thin Glass Market – By Manufacturing Process

  • Float
  • Fusion

SAM Ultra-Thin Glass Market – By Application

  • Semiconductor Substrate
  • Flat Panel Displays and Touch Control Devices
  • Automotive Glazing
  • Others

SAM Ultra-Thin Glass Market – By End-Use Industry

  • Consumer Electronics
  • Automotive
  • Medical and Healthcare
  • Others

SAM Ultra-Thin Glass Market, by Country

  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of SAM

SAM Ultra-Thin Glass Market - Companies Mentioned

  • AGC Inc.
  • Corning Incorporated
  • Emerge Glass
  • Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd
  • SCHOTT AG
  • Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited

South America Ultra-Thin Glass Report Scope

Report Attribute Details
Market size in 2021 US$ 516.95 Million
Market Size by 2028 US$ 937.37 Million
Global CAGR (2021 - 2028) 8.9%
Historical Data 2019-2020
Forecast period 2022-2028
Segments Covered By Manufacturing Process
  • Float and Fusion
By Application
  • Semiconductor Substrate
  • Flat Panel Displays and Touch Control Devices
  • Automotive Glazing
By End-Use Industry
  • Consumer Electronics
  • Automotive
  • Medical and Healthcare
Regions and Countries Covered South and Central America
  • Brazil
  • Argentina
  • Rest of South and Central America
Market leaders and key company profiles
  • AGC Inc.
  • Corning Incorporated
  • Emerge Glass
  • Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd
  • SCHOTT AG
  • Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited
  • Habi Ummer
    Habi Ummer
    Manager,
    Market Research & Consulting

    Habi is a seasoned Market Research Analyst with 8 years of experience specializing in the Chemicals and Materials sector, with additional expertise in the Food & Beverages and Consumer Goods industries. He is a Chemical Engineer from Vishwakarma Institute of Technology (VIT) and has developed deep domain knowledge across industrial and specialty chemicals, paints and coatings, paper and packaging, lubricants, and consumer products. Habi’s core competencies include market sizing and forecasting, competitive benchmarking, trend analysis, client engagement, report writing, and team coordination—making him adept at delivering actionable insights and supporting strategic decision-making.

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