Dublin, Dec. 18, 2017 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Impact Resistant Glass Market by Interlayer (Polyvinyl Butyral, Ionoplast Polymer, Ethylene Vinyl Acetate), End-Use Industry (Construction & Infrastructure, Automotive & Transportation), and Region - Global Forecast to 2022" report has been added to Research and Markets' offering.

The impact resistant glass market is estimated to be USD 20.08 Billion in 2017 and is projected to reach USD 29.18 Billion by 2022, at a CAGR of 7.8% during the forecast period.

The growth of the market can be attributed to the high demand for impact resistant glass from the construction & infrastructure and automotive & transportation industries. The market witnessed a significant growth in the past few years, due to the increased demand for impact resistant glass from China, the US, Germany, India, Brazil, and Thailand.

The impact resistant glass market is segmented on the basis of interlayer, end-use industry, and region. Based on interlayer, the market is segmented into polyvinyl butyral, ionoplast polymer, and EVA. Polyvinyl butyral is the largest and projected to be the fastest-growing segment during the forecast period. The ionoplast polymer segment was the second largest segment in the impact resistant glass market in 2016, as applications of glass made with ionoplast polymer interlayers are growing in the construction & infrastructure industry.

Based on end-use industry, the impact resistant glass market is segmented into construction & infrastructure, automotive & transportation, and others. Construction & infrastructure was the largest segment of the market in 2016, owing to the growing demand for impact resistant glass in residential & commercial building projects and increasing government regulations pertaining to safety & security.

Asia Pacific was the largest market for impact resistant glass in 2016. India and China are major markets for impact resistant glass due to growing construction and infrastructure development activities, increasing automotive production, and rising installations of solar panels in both countries.

The volatility of prices of raw materials and government regulations regarding CO2 emission may act as restraints for the growth of the impact resistant glass market.

Asahi Glass (Japan), Saint-Gobain (France), Nippon Sheet Glass (Japan), Guardian Industries (US), and Taiwan Glass (Taiwan) are some of the leading players in the impact resistant glass market.

Asahi Glass (Japan) has been focusing on maintaining its position in the market by tapping various global markets. The company has entered strategic alliances with local distribution centers in emerging markets to increase its market share and customer base. The company adopted investments & expansions as its growth strategy in the recent years.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

• Rising Demand From Construction & Infrastructure Industry
• Growing Automotive & Transportation Industry and Increasing Penetration of Impact Resistant Glass in Passenger Cars
• Stringent Automobile and Building Safety Codes

Restraints

• Government Regulations on Carbon Dioxide Emission
• Lack of Logistics and Volatile Raw Material Prices Affecting Supply Chain Management

Opportunities

• Investment in Infrastructure Projects and Automotive & Transportation Industry in Developing Economies

Challenges

• Energy-Efficient Manufacturing Process

Key Topics Covered:

1 Introduction

2 Research Methodology

3 Executive Summary

4 Premium Insights

5 Market Overview

6 Macroeconomic Overview

7 Impact Resistant Glass Market, By Interlayer

8 Impact Resistant Glass Market, By End-Use Industry

9 Impact Resistant Glass Market, By Region

10 Competitive Landscape

11 Company Profiles

• Asahi Glass
• CGS Holding Co., Ltd.
• Cardinal Glass Industries
• Central Glass
• China Luoyang Float Glass Group Co., Ltd.
• China Specialty Glass AG
• Euroglas GmbH
• Fuso Glass India Pvt. Ltd
• Fuyao Glass Industry Group
• Guardian Industries
• Gulf Glass Industries
• Jin Jing (Group) Co., Ltd.
• Nippon Sheet Glass (NSG)
• Qingdao Kangdeli Industrial & Trading Co., Ltd.
• Saint-Gobain
• Sangalli Group
• Scheuten Glass
• Schott AG
• Sisecam Group
• Syracuse Glass Company
• Taiwan Glass
• Trulite Glass & Aluminum Solutions
• Vitro, S.A.B. De C.V.
• Xinyi Glass Holdings Limited

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