Market Overview:
The global soft optical glass market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5.5% during the forecast period from 2018 to 2030. The soft optical glass market is segmented on the basis of type, application and region. On the basis of type, the soft optical glass market is segmented into single coated glass, double coated glass and triple coated glass. Single coated glasses are used in solar applications as they have low reflectance and are less expensive than other types of glasses. Double-coated glasses are used in construction applications as they offer high transmission and low reflection properties. Triple-coated glasses find application in various industries such as medical devices, military optics, sensors etc.
Product Definition:
Soft Optical Glass is a type of glass that has been treated with an etching fluid to make it softer and more pliable. This type of glass is often used in eyeglasses, where it can be molded to the wearer's face for a more comfortable fit. Soft Optical Glass is also used in camera lenses and other optical devices, where its flexibility helps to prevent the formation of cracks and other damage.
Single Coated Glass:
Single coated glass is a type of optical glass that has one metal coating on its surface. The single coating provides anti-reflection and softness to the light entering into it. It is extensively used in making of optical fibers, which are further used for lighting purposes as well as in laser applications.
Double Coated Glass:
Double coated glass, also known as DCG or DPG, is a type of safety glass that has two layers of anti-reflective coating on the outer surface. The primary function of this glass is to provide safety in case any part of the light beam gets cut off. It does this by making sure that no matter how much light gets reflected back and forth from the glass it will always appear normal due to internal reflection.
Application Insights:
The construction application segment led the global soft optical glass market in 2017 and is projected to witness significant growth over the forecast period. The product is used in a variety of applications, including glazing for buildings & roofs, skylights, wall panels and partitions, solar tubes for hot water generation plants or solar power plants (Tropical), architectural windows and doorsills among others.
The growing construction industry on account of increasing urbanization across various regions coupled with rising demand for high-quality architectural designs has been contributing significantly to product demand in this application segment. In addition to providing aesthetic appeal to buildings & roofs, soft optics helps reduce heat transfer from sunlight through the window pane by approximately 20% which results in lower energy consumption during summertime when compared with air conditioners or fans. This factor is expected to drive their demand further over the coming years as more efficient solutions are required globally during summers time.
Regional Analysis:
Asia Pacific dominated the global market in 2017 and is expected to continue its dominance over the forecast period. The region is home to some of the major solar panel manufacturers, which has resulted in high product demand from this sector. China, Japan, South Korea, India and Taiwan have been identified as the key countries for promoting OAG manufacturing activities globally.
The growing construction industry across emerging economies such as China and India are anticipated to drive product demand over the forecast period. In addition, increasing investments in railways by Indian government is likely to promote optical fiber production activities that will further propel soft glass consumption across this region.
Europe accounted for a significant share of global revenue owing to well-established automotive & transportation industry along with strong construction sector growth in Germany and U.K., which are among top 10 consumers of soft optically active glass globally (in terms of volume).
Growth Factors:
- Increasing demand for soft optical glass from the display and semiconductor industries
- Rising demand for soft optical glass in medical applications
- Growing use of soft optical glass in automotive head-up displays (HUDs)
- Proliferation of wearable devices that require transparent displays
- Advances in manufacturing technologies that reduce production costs
Scope Of The Report
Report Attributes
Report Details
Report Title
Soft Optical Glass Market Research Report
By Type
Single Coated Glass, Double Coated Glass, Triple Coated Glass
By Application
Solar, Construction, Other
By Companies
PPG, AGC, Guardian Industries, Pilkington, Saint Gobain, Abrisa Technologies, Cardinal, CSG Holding, Taiwan Glass, Noval Glass, PPG, Hangzhou Guanqi
Regions Covered
North America, Europe, APAC, Latin America, MEA
Base Year
2021
Historical Year
2019 to 2020 (Data from 2010 can be provided as per availability)
Forecast Year
2030
Number of Pages
213
Number of Tables & Figures
150
Customization Available
Yes, the report can be customized as per your need.
Global Soft Optical Glass Market Report Segments:
The global Soft Optical Glass market is segmented on the basis of:
Types
Single Coated Glass, Double Coated Glass, Triple Coated Glass
The product segment provides information about the market share of each product and the respective CAGR during the forecast period. It lays out information about the product pricing parameters, trends, and profits that provides in-depth insights of the market. Furthermore, it discusses latest product developments & innovation in the market.
Applications
Solar, Construction, Other
The application segment fragments various applications of the product and provides information on the market share and growth rate of each application segment. It discusses the potential future applications of the products and driving and restraining factors of each application segment.
Some of the companies that are profiled in this report are:
- PPG
- AGC
- Guardian Industries
- Pilkington
- Saint Gobain
- Abrisa Technologies
- Cardinal
- CSG Holding
- Taiwan Glass
- Noval Glass
- PPG
- Hangzhou Guanqi
Highlights of The Soft Optical Glass Market Report:
- The market structure and projections for the coming years.
- Drivers, restraints, opportunities, and current trends of market.
- Historical data and forecast.
- Estimations for the forecast period 2030.
- Developments and trends in the market.
- By Type:
- Single Coated Glass
- Double Coated Glass
- Triple Coated Glass
- By Application:
- Solar
- Construction
- Other
- Market scenario by region, sub-region, and country.
- Market share of the market players, company profiles, product specifications, SWOT analysis, and competitive landscape.
- Analysis regarding upstream raw materials, downstream demand, and current market dynamics.
- Government Policies, Macro & Micro economic factors are also included in the report.
We have studied the Soft Optical Glass Market in 360 degrees via. both primary & secondary research methodologies. This helped us in building an understanding of the current market dynamics, supply-demand gap, pricing trends, product preferences, consumer patterns & so on. The findings were further validated through primary research with industry experts & opinion leaders across countries. The data is further compiled & validated through various market estimation & data validation methodologies. Further, we also have our in-house data forecasting model to predict market growth up to 2030.
Regional Analysis
- North America
- Europe
- Asia Pacific
- Middle East & Africa
- Latin America
Note: A country of choice can be added in the report at no extra cost. If more than one country needs to be added, the research quote will vary accordingly.
The geographical analysis part of the report provides information about the product sales in terms of volume and revenue in regions. It lays out potential opportunities for the new entrants, emerging players, and major players in the region. The regional analysis is done after considering the socio-economic factors and government regulations of the countries in the regions.
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Frequently Asked Questions?
Soft optical glass is a type of optical glass that has a lower refractive index than standard optical glass. This makes it more flexible and less brittle, which makes it easier to manufacture and form into lenses and other components.
Some of the key players operating in the soft optical glass market are PPG, AGC, Guardian Industries, Pilkington, Saint Gobain, Abrisa Technologies, Cardinal, CSG Holding, Taiwan Glass, Noval Glass, PPG, Hangzhou Guanqi.
The soft optical glass market is expected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 5.5%.
Chapter 1 Executive Summary
Chapter 2 Assumptions and Acronyms Used
Chapter 3 Research Methodology
Chapter 4 Soft Optical Glass Market Overview
4.1 Introduction
4.1.1 Market Taxonomy
4.1.2 Market Definition
4.1.3 Macro-Economic Factors Impacting the Market Growth
4.2 Soft Optical Glass Market Dynamics
4.2.1 Market Drivers
4.2.2 Market Restraints
4.2.3 Market Opportunity
4.3 Soft Optical Glass Market - Supply Chain Analysis
4.3.1 List of Key Suppliers
4.3.2 List of Key Distributors
4.3.3 List of Key Consumers
4.4 Key Forces Shaping the Soft Optical Glass Market
4.4.1 Bargaining Power of Suppliers
4.4.2 Bargaining Power of Buyers
4.4.3 Threat of Substitution
4.4.4 Threat of New Entrants
4.4.5 Competitive Rivalry
4.5 Global Soft Optical Glass Market Size & Forecast, 2020-2028
4.5.1 Soft Optical Glass Market Size and Y-o-Y Growth
4.5.2 Soft Optical Glass Market Absolute $ Opportunity
Chapter 5 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Type
5.1 Introduction
5.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Type
5.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
5.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
5.2 Market Size Forecast by Type
5.2.1 Single Coated Glass
5.2.2 Double Coated Glass
5.2.3 Triple Coated Glass
5.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
Chapter 6 Global Market Analysis and Forecast by Applications
6.1 Introduction
6.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Applications
6.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
6.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
6.2 Market Size Forecast by Applications
6.2.1 Solar
6.2.2 Construction
6.2.3 Other
6.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 7 Global Soft Optical Glass Market Analysis and Forecast by Region
7.1 Introduction
7.1.1 Key Market Trends & Growth Opportunities by Region
7.1.2 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Region
7.1.3 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Region
7.2 Soft Optical Glass Market Size Forecast by Region
7.2.1 North America
7.2.2 Europe
7.2.3 Asia Pacific
7.2.4 Latin America
7.2.5 Middle East & Africa (MEA)
7.3 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Region
Chapter 8 Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Impact
8.1 Introduction
8.2 Current & Future Impact Analysis
8.3 Economic Impact Analysis
8.4 Government Policies
8.5 Investment Scenario
Chapter 9 North America Analysis and Forecast
9.1 Introduction
9.2 North America Market Size Forecast by Country
9.2.1 U.S.
9.2.2 Canada
9.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
9.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
9.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
9.6 North America Market Size Forecast by Type
9.6.1 Single Coated Glass
9.6.2 Double Coated Glass
9.6.3 Triple Coated Glass
9.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
9.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
9.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
9.10 North America Market Size Forecast by Applications
9.10.1 Solar
9.10.2 Construction
9.10.3 Other
9.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
9.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
9.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 10 Europe Analysis and Forecast
10.1 Introduction
10.2 Europe Market Size Forecast by Country
10.2.1 Germany
10.2.2 France
10.2.3 Italy
10.2.4 U.K.
10.2.5 Spain
10.2.6 Russia
10.2.7 Rest of Europe
10.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
10.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
10.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
10.6 Europe Market Size Forecast by Type
10.6.1 Single Coated Glass
10.6.2 Double Coated Glass
10.6.3 Triple Coated Glass
10.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
10.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
10.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
10.10 Europe Market Size Forecast by Applications
10.10.1 Solar
10.10.2 Construction
10.10.3 Other
10.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
10.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
10.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 11 Asia Pacific Analysis and Forecast
11.1 Introduction
11.2 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Country
11.2.1 China
11.2.2 Japan
11.2.3 South Korea
11.2.4 India
11.2.5 Australia
11.2.6 South East Asia (SEA)
11.2.7 Rest of Asia Pacific (APAC)
11.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
11.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
11.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
11.6 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Type
11.6.1 Single Coated Glass
11.6.2 Double Coated Glass
11.6.3 Triple Coated Glass
11.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
11.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
11.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
11.10 Asia Pacific Market Size Forecast by Applications
11.10.1 Solar
11.10.2 Construction
11.10.3 Other
11.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
11.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
11.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 12 Latin America Analysis and Forecast
12.1 Introduction
12.2 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Country
12.2.1 Brazil
12.2.2 Mexico
12.2.3 Rest of Latin America (LATAM)
12.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
12.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
12.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
12.6 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Type
12.6.1 Single Coated Glass
12.6.2 Double Coated Glass
12.6.3 Triple Coated Glass
12.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
12.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
12.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
12.10 Latin America Market Size Forecast by Applications
12.10.1 Solar
12.10.2 Construction
12.10.3 Other
12.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
12.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
12.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 13 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Analysis and Forecast
13.1 Introduction
13.2 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Country
13.2.1 Saudi Arabia
13.2.2 South Africa
13.2.3 UAE
13.2.4 Rest of Middle East & Africa (MEA)
13.3 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Country
13.4 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Country
13.5 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Country
13.6 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Type
13.6.1 Single Coated Glass
13.6.2 Double Coated Glass
13.6.3 Triple Coated Glass
13.7 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Type
13.8 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Type
13.9 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Type
13.10 Middle East & Africa (MEA) Market Size Forecast by Applications
13.10.1 Solar
13.10.2 Construction
13.10.3 Other
13.11 Basis Point Share (BPS) Analysis by Applications
13.12 Absolute $ Opportunity Assessment by Applications
13.13 Market Attractiveness Analysis by Applications
Chapter 14 Competition Landscape
14.1 Soft Optical Glass Market: Competitive Dashboard
14.2 Global Soft Optical Glass Market: Market Share Analysis, 2019
14.3 Company Profiles (Details – Overview, Financials, Developments, Strategy)
14.3.1 PPG
14.3.2 AGC
14.3.3 Guardian Industries
14.3.4 Pilkington
14.3.5 Saint Gobain
14.3.6 Abrisa Technologies
14.3.7 Cardinal
14.3.8 CSG Holding
14.3.9 Taiwan Glass
14.3.10 Noval Glass
14.3.11 PPG
14.3.12 Hangzhou Guanqi
