Worldwide Flat Glass Market: An Analysis

The worldwide flat glass demand comes from three key sectors, construction, automotive and specialty, with the construction sector contributing about two-thirds of the worldwide demand. A key trend is increasing demand for value-added glass products, particularly for automotive glazing and architectural applications.

The dominance of China as a major market for glass has been increasing with economic liberalization and rising foreign investment. China accounts for about one-third share in the worldwide demand of flat glass. India has one of the lowest per capita flat glass consumption but with rapid growth in domestic construction and automotive markets, it presents a significant opportunity for global glass majors.

The flat glass industry is fairly consolidated, with four players (NSG, Asahi, Saint-Gobain and Guardian) holding about two-thirds of the worldwide flat glass production capacity.

Report Highlights

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1. Flat Glass Market: An Introduction

Production Process
Flat Glass - Value Chain

2. Market Overview

2.1 Worldwide Market

Flat Glass Demand Growth
Market Segmentation by Regions
Flat Glass Market Outlook

2.2 China

Flat Glass Market Share

2.3 India – Potential Opportunity

Flat Glass Market Value
Market Demand by Sectors

3. Market Drivers

3.1 Construction Market
3.2 Automotive Market
3.3 Specialty Market

4. Key Issues

4.1 Glass Majors Fined for Fixing Flat Glass Prices
4.2 Rising Production Costs in Chinese Glass Market
4.3 New Rules for Sheet Glass Production in China
4.4 Anti-dumping Duties Levied on Chinese Float Glass

5. Competitive Landscape

Worldwide Flat Glass Market Share
Flat Glass Majors – Capacity Comparison

6. Company Profiles

6.1 NSG Group

Overview
Business Strategies
Expansion in both Mature & Emerging Markets
Strategy for Automotive Market

6.2 Asahi

Overview
Business Strategies
JIKKO-2010 Plan
Flat Glass Business Strategy

6.3 Saint-Gobain

Overview
Business Strategies
Focus on Emerging Markets
Environment, Energy Efficiency and Innovation

6.4 Guardian

Overview
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Flat Glass Market Outlook (2008-10)
Worldwide Building Products Flat Glass Market by Sector (2006)
Worldwide Construction Market - Projected Growth Rate (2006-11)
Worldwide Automotive Glass Products Market by Sector (2006)
Worldwide Light Vehicle Market – Projected Growth Rate (2008-13)
Flat Panel Display Market - Projected Growth (2006-10)
Solar Cells Market - Projected Growth (2006-11)
Glass Industry Segmentation
Flat Glass – Raw Material Composition
Flat Glass – Value Chain
Worldwide Flat Glass Demand – Growth Rate (1991-2007)
Worldwide Flat Glass Market by Regions (2006)
China - Float Glass Capacity Share by Companies (2006)
Per Capita Glass Consumption by Country (2006)
India - Glass Demand by End-Markets (2007)
Worldwide Flat Glass Market by Segments (2007)
Worldwide Flat Glass Capacity by Company (2006)
Worldwide Float Glass Capacity Share (2006)
NSG - Flat Glass Business – Revenue Breakup (2007)
Asahi - Glass Segment – Revenue Breakup (2007)
Saint-Gobain - Revenue by Business Segments (2007)
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