The industry that produces, distributes, and installs glass components for cars in European nations is known as the Europe automotive glass market. This market includes a broad range of goods, such as solar control glass, tempered glass, and laminated glass. Automobile
Europe Automotive Glass Market Driving Factors and Challenges
The growing popularity of sunroofs, especially in luxury cars, is expected to propel the European automotive glass market's expansion. Because of the efforts of automakers like Honda and Toyota, the sunroof installation is no longer exclusive to the premium car market. The size of the windscreen and side windows has also expanded due to advancements in vehicle design, which has led to the industry's overall development.
The components needed to make a car should be eaten more often due to the automotive industry's yearly growth in demand. The European automotive glass market is primarily propelled by the rising demand for sunroofs and the increasing inclination of windscreens to provide wider viewing angles. Car accidents are becoming more common, which has made people concerned about safety. Automakers are pressuring original equipment manufacturers to produce glass with significantly better safety standards for all vehicle categories, and this has turned it into an engine for the automotive glass market as well.
The price volatility of raw materials, especially silica sand and soda ash, which are utilised in production, poses a challenge to the automobile glass industry and affects overall profitability. Market participants face challenges due to fluctuations in these material costs. Furthermore, prospective customers may be discouraged by the high expenses of installing and replacing automotive glass, which could impede market expansion, particularly in price-sensitive markets. Environmental issues arising from the production and disposal of automotive glass require the industry to prioritise sustainable measures, including energy conservation and recycling, in order to reduce its negative effects on the environment. Resilience and sustainable growth in the sector depend on addressing these issues.
Impact of COVID-19 on Europe Automotive Glass Market
Automobile glass sales in Europe were significantly impacted by the Covid-19 outbreak. Lockdowns, disruptions in the supply chain, and a decline in consumer spending caused production and sales problems in the automotive industry. Consequently, during the pandemic, there was a drop in the market for automobile glass. But the market is anticipated to pick up steam when things get better and economies grow again. It is anticipated that the emphasis on hygienic and safety precautions in automobiles will fuel the market for automotive glass, particularly for attributes like enhanced air filtration systems and antimicrobial coatings.
Europe Automotive Glass Market Key Players:
The market study provides market data by competitive landscape, revenue analysis, market segments and detailed analysis of key market players such as; Central Glass Co., Ltd., Fuyao Group, Gentex Corporation, Magna International, Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., Saint Gobain, Samvardhana Motherson, Vitro, S.A.B de C.V., Webasto SE, Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited., Others.
Europe Automotive Glass Market Segmentation:
By Glass Type: Based on the Glass Type, Europe Automotive Glass Market is segmented as; Laminated Glass, Tempered Glass, Others.
By Material Type: Based on the Material Type, Europe Automotive Glass Market is segmented as; IR PVB, Metal Coated Glass, Tinted Glass, Others.
By Vehicle Type: Based on the Vehicle Type, Europe Automotive Glass Market is segmented as; Buses, Light Commercial Vehicles, Passenger Cars, Trucks, Others.
By Application: Based on the Application, Europe Automotive Glass Market is segmented as; Backlite, Rear Quarter Glass, Rearview Mirror, Sidelite, Sideview Mirror, Windshield, Others.
By End User: Based on the End User, Europe Automotive Glass Market is segmented as; Aftermarket Suppliers, OEMs.
By Region: This research also includes data for Germany, France, United Kingdom, Italy, Spain, Others.
This study also encompasses various drivers and restraining factors of this market for the forecast period. Various growth opportunities are also discussed in the report.