Europe Automotive Glass Market Analysis Key Insights and Forecast 2033

Europe Automotive Glass Market Summary 2025

• Market Size in 2024: USD 15.92 Billion

• Market Forecast in 2033: USD 22.52 Billion

• Market Growth Rate 2025-2033: 3.73%

  
  

The Europe automotive glass market reached USD 15.92 billion in 2024 and is projected to hit USD 22.52 billion by 2033, registering a CAGR of 3.73%. Rising vehicle output, lightweight glazing trends and rapid adoption of smart glass are steering steady sector expansion.

Growth Drivers for the European Automotive Glass Market

Euro NCAP 2026 Protocol Boosts Laminated Glazing Uptake

The upcoming protocol rewards points for superior occupant protection during side-impact and ejection mitigation tests. Starting in 2025, laminated side glass will become a prerequisite for a five-star rating. OEMs, including VW and Stellantis, confirmed that 70% of 2026 model year C-segments will feature full-cabin laminated glazing, driving incremental value for the European automotive glass market.

EU Green Deal Funds Solar Control Glass Lines

The European Commission allocated EUR 850 million in 2023 for energy-efficient automotive component manufacturing. Saint-Gobain and AGC secured grants to install low-E and infrared-reflective coatings on windshield lines, cutting HVAC energy draw by up to 4%. The initiative enables OEMs to meet 2035 CO₂ targets while creating premium pricing opportunities for the European automotive glass market.

Embedded Antenna Glass Surges with 5G Vehicle Mandate

From July 2024, all new EU passenger cars must support emergency call over 4G/5G networks. Glass-integrated antennas reduce signal shadowing by 30% compared with roof-mounted shark fins. BMW’s next-generation Neue Klasse platform will adopt antenna windshields across its entire range, ensuring sustained technology pull-through for the Europe automotive glass market.

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Europe Automotive Glass Market Segmentation

Analysis by Glass Type

• Laminated Glass

• Tempered Glass

• Others

Analysis by Material Type

• IR PVB

• Metal Coated Glass

• Tinted Glass

• Others

Analysis by Vehicle Type

• Passenger Cars

• Light Commercial Vehicles

• Trucks

• Buses

• Others

Analysis by Application

• Windshield

• Sidelite

• Backlite

• Rear Quarter Glass

• Sideview Mirror

• Rearview Mirror

• Others

Analysis by End User

• OEMs

• Aftermarket Suppliers

Analysis by Technology

• Active Smart Glass

  • Suspended Particle Glass

  • Electrochromic Glass

  • Liquid Crystal Glass

• Passive Glass

  • Thermochromic

  • Photochromic

  
  

Analysis by Country

• Germany

• France

• United Kingdom

• Italy

• Spain

• Others

Competitive Landscape

The competitive landscape of the industry has also been examined along with the profiles of the key players.

Europe Automotive Glass Market News:

• May 2024: Fuyao Glass opens a USD 120 million laminated windshield plant in Saxony, doubling its European capacity for EV makers.

• April 2024: Pilkington begins series production of switchable privacy roofs for the new Renault Scenic E-Tech, using SPD smart-glass technology.

• March 2024: Guardian Glass receives EU funding to develop 2 mm chemically strengthened sidelite glass, cutting weight by 18% versus conventional 3 mm products.

• February 2024: Webasto and Corning collaborate on curved solar roof modules that integrate seamlessly into panoramic automotive glass, targeting premium EV launches in 2026.

Key highlights of the Report:

• Market Performance (2019-2024)

• Market Outlook (2025-2033)

• COVID-19 Impact on the Market

• Porter’s Five Forces Analysis

• Strategic Recommendations

• Historical, Current and Future Market Trends

• Market Drivers and Success Factors

• SWOT Analysis

• Structure of the Market

• Value Chain Analysis

• Comprehensive Mapping of the Competitive Landscape

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