The global glass additive market growth is projected to reach a value of USD 2.3 billion by 2034, with a CAGR of 4.4%. The industry has seen significant refinements, leading to a rise in the significance and sales of glass additives, which are valued at USD 1.5 billion in 2024.
Glass is a standard packaging material in the food and beverage industry, according to Future Market Insights, particularly for soft drinks and edible semi-fluids. Lanthanum oxide improves the strength and refractive index of glass materials, leading to the expansion of the glass additive market.
The need for classifying basic glass materials due to transparency has led to the use of coloring agents, resulting in a surge in demand for high-quality glass additives that can impart color to opaque glass while ensuring its thickness, durability, and reactive stability. Nanoparticle and chemical technologies are also boosting the adoption of these additives, including reducing glass bubbles for low-resistance sea bottom drilling.
The pandemic has affected the market for glass additives by altering consumer behavior, causing demand oscillations, and disrupting supply chains. Demand has increased again as economic activity and infrastructure projects resume despite early pauses in building and automobile production.
Aspects such as demand drive the glass additives industry across sectors like construction, automotive, electronics, and packaging. These industries demand glass additives to enhance properties like strength, transparency, thermal resistance, and chemical durability.
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Novel improvements in glass additive formulations are also propelling market growth, with manufacturers innovating to improve performance characteristics like scratch resistance, UV protection, anti-reflective properties, and self-cleaning capabilities.
Environmental regulations and sustainability concerns are also influencing the market. Governments worldwide are implementing stricter regulations to reduce the environmental impact of industrial activities, leading to a growing demand for eco-friendly glass additives. Manufacturers are developing sustainable glass additive formulations to meet these standards.
“The demand for glass additives is gaining momentum due to stringent environmental regulations enforced by governments and the increasing demand in the building sector, which uses these additives for structural integrity, energy efficiency, and aesthetic appeal,” says an analyst of Future Market Insights.
Key Takeaways from the Glass Additive Market Report
- The glass additive industry demands metal oxide with a revenue share of 42.6% in 2024.
- In 2024, the glass additive market is estimated to be utilized by 34.1% for silicate glass manufacturing.
- The glass additive industry in the United States is anticipated to see a CAGR of 2.5% from 2024 to 2034.
- Germany’s glass additive sector is projected to showcase a CAGR of 2.1% through 2034.
- The glass additive market in India is anticipated to display a CAGR of 6.5% through 2034.
Competitive Analysis of the Glass Additives Sector
Future growth in the glass additive market is anticipated as a result of industry participants’ research and development. To meet the demand for visually appealing and crystal-clear goods, they are developing new uses for crystal additives across a range of industries. There is more potential to use glass additives in the building and electronics industries.
Companies in the market are expanding their operations by collaborating, launching new products, and engaging in mergers and acquisitions. New entrants are funding innovative material science initiatives for glass goods. Customers are looking for recycling programs due to environmental concerns, prompting businesses to launch new initiatives in both urban and rural locations.
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Recent Developments in the Glass Additive Sector
- SGD Corning Technologies Pvt. Ltd intended to enter the Indian market by constructing a USD 60 million glass production facility in Telangana, India, in June 2023.
- In an effort to improve the performance of glass in electronic products like televisions and smartphones, DuPont introduced a new range of glass additives in April 2023 for the appliance and electronics sectors.
Leading Glass Additive Brands
- Air Products and Chemicals Inc.
- BASF SE
- DuPont
- Torrecid Group
- Bayer Material Science
- Nanobase
- Ferro Corporation
- Schott AG
- PPG Industries
- Arkema Group
- Nippon Electric Glass
- Corning Incorporated
- Guardian Glass
- Sisecam Group
- Asahi Glass Co. Ltd.
Key Segments of Market Report
By Product Type:
The industry is classified into metal oxides, nanoparticles, rare earth metals, and polymers based on the product type.
By Chemical Types:
Based on chemical types, the industry is categorized into iron, manganese, sulphur, nickel, titanium, chromium, uranium, and others.
By Application:
Glass additives find application in silicate glass manufacturing, 3D printing, aerodynamic levitation, glass transition, and customization of tableware, lamps, and eyeglasses.
By Region:
Industry analysis has been carried out in key countries of North America, Latin America, Europe, East Asia, South Asia, Oceania, and the Middle East and Africa.
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