Ultra-Thin Glass Market Size

Ultra-Thin Glass Market Size

The global ultra-thin glass market held a size of USD 16.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to expand to over 7.9% CAGR from 2025 to 2034.

The ultra-thin glass industry has seen explosive growth in the past few years due to increase in demand from various industries. As per information available with U.S. Geological Survey, the flat glass products market in the United States was reported at USD 7.5 billion in 2021. While ultra-thin glass data is not reported separately, many industry experts believe the glass sector is moving towards more competitively advanced specialized products which beats competition.
 

This amplified investment suggests that there is a requirement of investment above USD 100 million for the ultra-thin glass applications, especially in solar energy and construction industries. The US Department of Energy – Building Technologies Office declared that there was more than USD 100 million investment in research and development of ultra-thin glass applications in the year 2021.
 

Furthermore, The US International Trade Commission published an article which reported that the imports of flat glass by the US had risen 15% over the past fiscal year in 2021. This growth stemmed from the increasing demand for these supplies from consumer electronics, automotive, and renewable energy as well.