Middle East and Africa Float Glass Market

The MEA float glass market is expected to grow from US$ 3,609.00 million in 2021 to US$ 5,119.27 million by 2028; it is estimated to grow at a CAGR of 5.1% from 2021 to 2028.

In recent years, there have been various technological advancements. Also, there has been an increase in the trend of using float glass in the solar industry. The manufacturers are providing highly scalable and reliable float glass for the solar industry. For instance, AGC provides ultra-low-iron solar float glass with a highly robust and durable anti-reflecting coating. The company offers float glass of 2 mm to 4 mm front and rear panels for the latest glass-glass photovoltaic modules. Along with this, Pilkington provides Pilkington Optiwhite, a range of extra clear low iron float glass having high solar transmittance, providing improved solar energy conversion and consistent performance. The low iron float glass is ideal for thin-film photovoltaics, crystalline silicon photovoltaics, concentrated solar power technology, solar thermal collectors, and solar mirrors. Along with this, the manufacturers are focusing on establishing float glass manufacturing capacities for the solar industry. Thus, an increasing trend of using float glass in the solar industry is expected to drive the MEA market in the coming years. 

In case of COVID-19, MEA is highly affected especially South Africa, followed by Saudi Arabia and UAE, among others. UAE was the first country in MEA to report a confirmed case of COVID-19. The impact of lockdown in the Middle Eastern and African countries was that various chemicals & materials companies remained closed leading to the reduction in the sale of various products that negatively impacted the market for float glass in the region. The construction industry in the MEA is recovering post COVID-19; according to the RICS report, the 2021 Construction Activity Index (CAI) for the region posted a reading of +8 in Q2 compared to +3 in Q1, posting its strongest reading since Q2 2020. The infrastructure and private residential projects in the MEA are expected to gather momentum, while expectations are also slightly positive for the private non-residential sector. Thus, a recovering construction industry will have a positive impact on the float 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 MEA float glass market. The MEA float glass market is expected to grow at a good CAGR during the forecast period.   

MEA Float Glass Market Revenue and Forecast to 2028 (US$ Million)  

MEA Float Glass Market Segmentation        

MEA Float Glass Market – By Type

• Clear Glass
• Tinted Glass
• Textured Glass
• Others

MEA Float Glass Market – By Application

•  Automotive and Transportation
• Building and Construction
  • Residential
  • Commercial 
  • Industrial
• Electronics
• Others

MEA Float Glass Market, by Country

• Saudi Arabia
• South Africa
• UAE
• Rest of GCC
• Rest of MEA

MEA Float Glass Market - Companies Mentioned

• AGC Inc.
• China Glass Holdings Limited
• Guardian Industries Holdings
• Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd
• SCHOTT AG 
• Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited

Middle East and Africa Float Glass Market Strategic Insights

Middle East and Africa Float Glass Market Segmentation Analysis

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Middle East and Africa Float Glass Report Scope

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