Report Code : CVMI2412301 | Published Date : March 3, 2025

The Global Automotive Windshield Market was valued at USD 6.4 billion in 2023 and is projected to reach USD 10.2 billion by 2031, growing at a CAGR of 6.1%. The market is experiencing a technological revolution with the integration of smart glass features, advanced head-up display (HUD) systems, and enhanced safety functionalities. Modern windshields have evolved from passive safety components to active technological interfaces, playing a crucial role in vehicle design, aerodynamics, and connectivity.

Key Market Trends

  1. Smart Glass Technologies
    • Electrochromic glass automatically tints based on sunlight intensity
    • Suspended particle devices (SPDs) enabling dynamic opacity control
    • Solar control glass reducing cabin temperatures by up to 15°F
  2. Advanced HUD Integration
    • Augmented reality HUDs project navigation onto more than 10 feet of virtual space.
    • Full windshield displays for autonomous vehicle modes
    • 3D holographic projections visible in daylight conditions
  3. Safety & Connectivity Enhancements
    • Laminated acoustic glass reducing cabin noise by 5dB
    • Embedded antennas for 5G/V2X communication
    • Heated glass with 50% faster defrosting capabilities

Technology Segmentation

By Glass Type:

  • Laminated Glass (75% market share)
  • Tempered Glass (25%)

By Vehicle Type:

  • Passenger Vehicles (XX%)
  • Commercial Vehicles (XX%)

By Technology:

  • Conventional (XX%)
  • Smart Glass (XX% - fastest growing)
  • HUD-Enabled (XX%)

Regional Analysis

North America (30% share):

  • High adoption of advanced HUD systems
  • Stringent safety regulations driving laminated glass penetration

Europe (XX%):

  • Leading in smart glass innovation
  • Premium vehicle focus with acoustic glass solutions

Asia-Pacific (XX%):

  • Largest production base
  • Rapid adoption in emerging EV models

RoW (XX%):

  • Gradual technology adoption

Competitive Landscape

Market Leaders:

  • Saint-Gobain (22% share)
  • AGC Inc. (XX%)
  • Fuyao Glass (XX%)

Technology Innovators:

  • Gentex (electrochromic technology)
  • Corning (ultra-thin glass solutions)
  • NSG Group (HUD-compatible glass)

Recent Developments (2024)

  • BMW's iX Flow featuring color-changing glass
  • Tesla's ultra-slippery glass reducing wiper needs

Continental's full-windshield AR HUD entering production





Reasons To Buy

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Scope

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Key Players

  • Automotive Windshield Market – Saint-Gobain
  • AGC Inc.
  • Nippon Sheet Glass
  • Guardian Industries
  • Fuyao Glass Industry Group
  • Xinyi Glass Holdings
  • Vitro
  • Pilkington
  • Shenzhen Benson Automobile Glass
  • Asahi India Glass.

Global Automotive Windshield Market Report

Global Automotive Windshield Market Report

  1. 1. Global Automotive Windshield Market Research Report
    1. 1.1 Study Objectives
    2. 1.2 Global Automotive Windshield Market - Overview
    3. 1.3 Reason to Read This Report
    4. 1.4 Methodology and Forecast Analysis
    2. Global Automotive Windshield Market Research Report - Preface
    1. 2.1 Global Automotive Windshield Market Research Report – Detailed Scope and Definitions
      1. 2.1.1 By Type
      2. 2.1.2 By Application
      3. 2.1.3 By End-user Industry
      4. 2.1.4 By Region
    3. Global Automotive Windshield Market Dynamics
    1. 3.1. Drivers - Macro-Economic Based, Supply Side, and Demand Side Drivers
    2. 3.2. Restraints – By Type, By Application, By End-user Industry, By Country
    3. 3.3. Opportunities – By Type, By Application, By End-user Industry, By Country
    4. 3.4. Trends – By Type, By Application, By End-user Industry, By Country
    5. 3.5. PEST Analysis
    6. 3.6. Porters Five Rule Analysis
    7. 3.7. Company’s Share Analysis (CSA) by Region or By Country
    8. 3.8. Global Automotive Windshield Market Research Report – DROTs Impact Analysis
    4. Global Automotive Windshield Market Research Report, Historic Data 2019 - 2023 and Forecast Analysis Data 2024 - 2031
    1. 4.1. Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
    2. 4.2. Annual Market Trend Assessment – Year-on-Year (YoY) Growth Analysis (%)
    3. 4.3. Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031
    4. 4.4. Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. Global Automotive Windshield Market, By Type, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 5.1 Laminated Windshield
      1. 5.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 5.2 Tempered Windshield
      1. 5.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 5.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 5.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 5.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. Global Automotive Windshield Market, By Application, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 6.1 Passenger Vehicles
      1. 6.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 6.2 Commercial Vehicles
      1. 6.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 6.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 6.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 6.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    7. Global Automotive Windshield Market, By End-user Industry, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 7.1 Automotive
      1. 7.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 7.2 OEMs.
      1. 7.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 7.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 7.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 7.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    8. Global Automotive Windshield Market Forecast, By Region, 2019 - 2023 and 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 8.1 North America
      1. 8.1.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.1.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.1.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.1.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    2. 8.2 Europe
      1. 8.2.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.2.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.2.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.2.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    3. 8.3 Asia-Pacific
      1. 8.3.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.3.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.3.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.3.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    4. 8.4 Latin America
      1. 8.4.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.4.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.4.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.4.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    5. 8.5 Middle East & Africa
      1. 8.5.1 Market Performance Review & Future Outlook: Assessing 2019 - 2023 and Predicting 2024 - 2031 Trends (USD Millions)
      2. 8.5.2 Annual Market Trend Assessment – Yearly Growth Observation (Y-O-Y)(%)
      3. 8.5.3 Incremental Market Value/Volume Opportunity between 2019 - 2023 and From 2024 to 2031
      4. 8.5.4 Market Shares Analysis in Years - 2019, 2023, 2024 and 2031
    6. 8.6 Global Automotive Windshield Market - Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End-user Industry, and Region, 2024 - 2031
    9. North America Automotive Windshield Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 9.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.1.1 Laminated Windshield
      2. 9.1.2 Tempered Windshield
      9.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.2.1 Passenger Vehicles
      2. 9.2.2 Commercial Vehicles
      9.3 By End-user Industry Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.3.1 Automotive
      2. 9.3.2 OEMs.
      9.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 9.4.1 United States
      2. 9.4.2 Canada
      9.5 North America Global Automotive Windshield Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End-user Industry, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      9.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      9.7 North America Global Automotive Windshield Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 9.7.1 Company 1 (United States)
      2. 9.7.2 Company 2 (Canada)
      3. 9.7.3 Company 3 (Canada)
    10. Europe Automotive Windshield Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 10.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.1.1 Laminated Windshield
      2. 10.1.2 Tempered Windshield
      10.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.2.1 Passenger Vehicles
      2. 10.2.2 Commercial Vehicles
      10.3 By End-user Industry Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.3.1 Automotive
      2. 10.3.2 OEMs.
      10.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 10.4.1 Germany
      2. 10.4.2 United Kingdom
      3. 10.4.3 France
      4. 10.4.4 Spain
      5. 10.4.5 Italy
      6. 10.4.6 Russia
      7. 10.4.7 Netherlands
      8. 10.4.8 Poland
      9. 10.4.9 Rest of Europe
      10.5 Europe Global Automotive Windshield Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End-user Industry, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      10.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      10.7 Europe Global Automotive Windshield Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 10.7.1 Company 1 (Germany)
      2. 10.7.2 Company 2 (United Kingdom)
      3. 10.7.3 Company 3 (United Kingdom)
    11. Asia-Pacific Automotive Windshield Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 11.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.1.1 Laminated Windshield
      2. 11.1.2 Tempered Windshield
      11.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.2.1 Passenger Vehicles
      2. 11.2.2 Commercial Vehicles
      11.3 By End-user Industry Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.3.1 Automotive
      2. 11.3.2 OEMs.
      11.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 11.4.1 China
      2. 11.4.2 Japan
      3. 11.4.3 India
      4. 11.4.4 South Korea
      5. 11.4.5 Australia & NZ
      6. 11.4.6 ASEAN
      7. 11.4.7 Rest of Asia-Pacific
      11.5 Asia-Pacific Global Automotive Windshield Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End-user Industry, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      11.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      11.7 Asia-Pacific Global Automotive Windshield Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 11.7.1 Company 1 (China)
      2. 11.7.2 Company 2 (Japan)
      3. 11.7.3 Company 3 (Japan)
    12. Latin America Automotive Windshield Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 12.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.1.1 Laminated Windshield
      2. 12.1.2 Tempered Windshield
      12.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.2.1 Passenger Vehicles
      2. 12.2.2 Commercial Vehicles
      12.3 By End-user Industry Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.3.1 Automotive
      2. 12.3.2 OEMs.
      12.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 12.4.1 Brazil
      2. 12.4.2 Mexico
      3. 12.4.3 Argentina
      4. 12.4.4 Peru
      5. 12.4.5 Colombia
      6. 12.4.6 Rest of Latin America
      12.5 Latin America Global Automotive Windshield Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End-user Industry, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      12.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      12.7 Latin America Global Automotive Windshield Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 12.7.1 Company 1 (Brazil)
      2. 12.7.2 Company 2 (Mexico)
      3. 12.7.3 Company 3 (Mexico)
    13. Middle East & Africa Automotive Windshield Market Analysis, 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 (Market Value, In USD Mn)
    1. 13.1 By Type Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 13.1.1 Laminated Windshield
      2. 13.1.2 Tempered Windshield
      13.2 By Application Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 13.2.1 Passenger Vehicles
      2. 13.2.2 Commercial Vehicles
      13.3 By End-user Industry Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 13.3.1 Automotive
      2. 13.3.2 OEMs.
      13.4 Country Analysis 2019 - 2023 and Forecast, 2024 - 2031 by Market Assessment (USD Mn), Yearly Growth Rate (%), and Market Presence (%)
      1. 13.4.1 Saudi Arabia
      2. 13.4.2 UAE
      3. 13.4.3 South Africa
      4. 13.4.4 Egypt
      5. 13.4.5 Israel
      6. 13.4.6 Rest of Middle East and Africa
      13.5 Middle East & Africa Global Automotive Windshield Market – Opportunity Analysis Index, By Type, By Application, By End-user Industry, and Country, 2024 - 2031
      13.6 Regional Trends Analysis
      13.7 Middle East & Africa Global Automotive Windshield Market Research Report - Company Profiles
      1. 13.7.1 Company 1 (Saudi Arabia)
      2. 13.7.2 Company 2 (UAE)
      3. 13.7.3 Company 3 (UAE)
    14. Competition Landscape
    1. 14.1 Strategic Dashboard of Top Market Players
      14.2 Company Profiles (Introduction, Financial Assessments, Portfolio of Offerings, Milestones and Achievements, Strategic Initiative, and SWOT Analysis)
      1. 14.2.1 Automotive Windshield Market – Saint-Gobain
      2. 14.2.2 AGC Inc.
      3. 14.2.3 Nippon Sheet Glass
      4. 14.2.4 Guardian Industries
      5. 14.2.5 Fuyao Glass Industry Group
      6. 14.2.6 Xinyi Glass Holdings
      7. 14.2.7 Vitro
      8. 14.2.8 Pilkington
      9. 14.2.9 Shenzhen Benson Automobile Glass
      10. 14.2.10 Asahi India Glass.
    15. Data Collection Method and Research Approach
    16. Principal Presumptions and Acronyms