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全球浮法玻璃市场 - 2024-2031Global Float Glass Market - 2024-2031 |
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概述
全球浮法玻璃市场2023年达到438亿美元,预计2031年将达623亿美元,2024-2031年预测期间CAGR为4.5%。
由于各行业对高性能、节能玻璃解决方案的需求不断增长,全球浮法玻璃市场为参与者提供了广阔的前景。只要市场参与者不断推出新产品并扩大服务范围,浮法玻璃产业就有望稳定成长和发展。
再生能源的采用在整个欧洲处于领先地位,尤其是在太阳能领域。非洲大陆对再生能源的重视推动了对优质浮法玻璃产品的需求,因为浮法玻璃是太阳能板生产的关键组成部分。例如,六个月前,AGC Glass Europe 于 2023 年 6 月 13 日开始在比利时穆斯捷工厂生产低碳 Planibel Clearlite,这是一种碳足迹减少 40% 以上的浮法玻璃。
AGC 在其低碳产品线中添加了低碳版本的Stratobel(安全玻璃)、Stratophone(声学玻璃)、iplus(隔热玻璃)、Stopray 和Energy(太阳能控制玻璃)以及可钢化涂层(T 涂层)玻璃现在拥有额外的在线生产能力。现在,整个系列均提供从 3 毫米到 10 毫米的所有厚度。因此,欧洲占据了全球近1/4的市场份额,为全球市场的成长做出了巨大贡献。
动力学
透过技术进步提高生产效率
投资生产设施通常需要实施自动化和尖端技术。这些改进提高了生产率和效率,从而提高了产量水平并降低了单位浮法玻璃的製造成本。製造商可以更好地满足消费者的要求,并透过提高效率来保持市场竞争力。
2023年4月,Pilkington North America, Inc.计划对其位于美国北卡罗来纳州苏格兰县的业务投资8,680万美元。该项目将透过重建该公司位于劳林堡的浮法玻璃工厂的两条浮法玻璃生产线之一、扩大其镀膜能力以及改进其他建筑和设备方面,为该公司的浮法玻璃工厂增加20 名员工。
品质控製程序和系统的现代化经常包含在生产设施的投资中。透过确保稳定的产品品质并遵守行业标准,製造商可以提高客户满意度并建立卓越和可靠的声誉。对高品质浮法玻璃产品的需求不断增长,推动了市场扩张。
透过本地化生产设施扩大市场份额
製造商可以藉助新兴市场的浮法玻璃工厂进入未开发的市场。透过满足区域消费者的独特需求和品味,这些设施可以帮助製造商扩大消费者群,同时获得更多市场份额。
例如,2022年10月,NSG集团宣布第二座浮法玻璃工厂竣工并投入营运。新工厂位于阿根廷布宜诺斯艾利斯州洛斯卡代尔斯,由 Vidrieria Argentina SA 经营,该公司是一家合资子公司,在阿根廷拥有 8 多年的经验。
透过降低对进口的依赖并降低全球供应链中断的风险,发展中经济体的浮法玻璃本地生产增强了供应链的稳健性。这种适应性确保了浮法玻璃产品的稳定流动,满足区域和当地市场的需求。
原物料价格波动
浮法玻璃生产商与其供应商之间的关係可能会因原材料价格的突然变化而紧张。如果供应商无法或无法吸收价格上涨的全部影响,则可能会就定价条款或采购选择进行谈判。它可能会影响生产的稳定性并扰乱供应链的动态。
原材料成本的不确定性可能会破坏供应链的稳定,从而导致生产浮法玻璃所需的关键部件的短缺和交付延迟。供应链中断可能会干扰製造计划、增加交货时间并破坏客户关係,所有这些都可能不利于行业的整体成长。
Overview
Global Float Glass Market reached US$ 43.8 billion in 2023 and is expected to reach US$ 62.3 billion by 2031, growing with a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period 2024-2031.
Due to the growing need for high-performance, energy-efficient glass solutions across a variety of industries, the global float glass market offers players significant prospects. The float glass industry is expected to grow steadily and evolve as long as market participants keep coming up with new products and expanding their services.
The adoption of renewable energy is leading the way throughout Europe, especially in the area of solar power. The demand for premium float glass products is driven by the continent's emphasis on renewable energy sources, as float glass is a crucial component in the production of solar panels. For instance, on June 13, 2023, AGC Glass Europe started manufacturing Low-Carbon Planibel Clearlite, a float glass with a more than 40% reduced carbon footprint, at its Moustier, Belgium facility six months ago.
AGC added a Low-Carbon version of Stratobel (safety glass), Stratophone (acoustic glass), iplus (thermal insulation glass), Stopray and Energy (solar control glass) and toughenable coatings (T-coatings) to its line of Low-Carbon glass now that it has this extra production capacity online. All thicknesses ranging from 3 to 10 mm are now offered throughout the entire range. Therefore, the Europe is contributing significantly to the growth of the global market with capturing nearly 1/4th of the global market share.
Dynamics
Enhancing Production Efficiency through Technological Advancements
Investing in production facilities frequently entails implementing automation and cutting-edge technology. The improvements increase productivity and efficiency, which raises output levels and lowers the cost of making a unit of float glass. Manufacturers may better fulfill consumer requests and stay competitive in the market with increased efficiency.
In April 2023, Pilkington North America, Inc. plans to invest US$ 86.8 million in its operations located in Scotland County, North Carolina, USA. The project will add 20 employees to the company's float glass factory in Laurinburg by rebuilding one of its two float glass lines, expanding its coating capabilities and improving other building and equipment aspects.
Modernizations of quality control procedures and systems are frequently included in investments made in production facilities. Manufacturers can improve customer satisfaction and establish a reputation for excellence and dependability by ensuring constant product quality and adhering to industry standards. Demand for high-quality float glass products is rising, which is driving up market expansion.
Expanding Market Presence through Localized Production Facilities
Manufacturers can enter unexplored markets with the help of floating glass factories in emerging markets. By providing for the unique requirements and tastes of regional consumers, these facilities help manufacturers grow their consumer base while gaining more market share.
For instance, in October 2022, the NSG Group announced that the building of the second float glass factory is complete and that it is now operational. Situated in Los Cardales, Buenos Aires state, Argentina, the new facility is run by Vidrieria Argentina S.A., a joint venture subsidiary with more than 8 decades of experience in Argentina.
By lowering reliance on imports and lowering the risk of global supply chain disruptions, local production of float glass in developing economies strengthens the robustness of the supply chain. The adaptability ensures a steady flow of float glass products that meet regional and local market demands.
Volatility in Raw Material Prices
Relationships between float glass producers and their suppliers may be strained by abrupt changes in the price of raw materials. There may be negotiations over pricing terms or sourcing options if suppliers are unable or unable to absorb the full impact of price rises. It may affect the stability of production and upset the dynamics of the supply chain.
Cost uncertainty for raw materials can destabilize the supply chain, which resulted into the shortages and delays in the delivery of crucial components needed to produce float glass. Disruptions into the supply chain could potentially interfere with manufacturing schedules, increase lead times and spoil customer relations, all of which could be detrimental to the overall growth of the industry.
The global float glass market is segmented based on material, type, application, end-user and region.
Owing to Increasing Demand in Construction, Production of Clear Float Glass is Driving
In addition to its optical clarity and adaptability in design, clear float glass is frequently used in the building industry for windows, doors, facades and partitions. Global building activity is still on the rise, especially in emerging nations and this is driving up demand for clear float glass. For example, in October 2022, AGC declared that by the end of 2022, it started the production of a variety of float glass products with a significantly lower carbon footprint of less than 7 kg of CO2 per m2 for clear glass with a thickness of 4 mm.
Clear float glass manufacturers constantly develop unique concepts to improve their products' energy efficiency, such as insulated glazing units and low-E (low-emissivity) coatings. The developments make it possible for clear float glass to comply with ever-tougher green building guidelines and energy efficiency standards, which promotes its use in environmentally friendly building projects and expands the market. Therefore, the clear type segment contributes significant to the global segmental share.
Government Initiatives and Investments
The Indian government has been putting plans into operation to support smart cities, affordable housing and infrastructure development, all of which increase demand for float glass. Furthermore, the regional float glass market is increased by investments in manufacturing infrastructure, such as the "Make in India" initiative, which offers incentives to companies to establish production facilities in the nation.
For instance, in January 2024, Govt. of Maharashtra and the Qatar-based conglomerate Aria Holding have inked a memorandum of understanding for the investment of US$ 240.5 million in a float glass facility. Therefore, India is contributing significantly to the growth of the regional float glass market with more than 25% of the regional market share.
The pandemic also altered the global landscape for glass manufacturing with many small and medium glass manufacturing enterprises going bankrupt. Only companies that survived were mostly large, multinational glass manufacturing companies with significant cash reserves to ride out the pandemic-induced crisis. The post-pandemic period has witnessed a consolidation in favor of large and multinational players. However, this development is expected to be damaging to long-term market growth because it will increase prices and limit end-user choices.
The COVID-19 epidemic has also posed challenges for the global glass sector. The sector has had to deal with rising raw material costs, including sand, soda ash and limestone, owing to persisting supply chain restrictions that persist even as demand normalizes.
The protracted conflict between Russia and Ukraine war has created unexpected second-order effects for the global glass market. The single largest impact was felt by European glass manufacturers due to a steep increase in energy prices. Taking January 2021 as a baseline, industrial energy prices had risen by 2.1 times by early April 2022, during the initial period of the war, rising to a peak of 2.7 times increase by July 2022. Although energy prices stabilized somewhat in the next few months and remained stable throughout 2023, they still remained at least 2.2 to 2.4 times more expensive than the January 2021 baseline. The main reason for a steep hike in energy prices is the economic sanctions imposed on Russia for the war, which led Russia to snap energy supplies to European countries.
By Material
The major global players in the market include AGC Inc., Saint-Gobain S.A., Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd., Guardian Industries, Pilkington Group Limited, NSG Group, Sisecam Group, CSG Holding Co., Ltd. and Euroglas GmbH.
The global float glass market report would provide approximately 69 tables, 67 figures and 190 Pages.
Target Audience 2024
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