South Korea Flat Glass Market Size, Share, and COVID-19 Impact Analysis, By Product Type (Basic Float Glass, Toughened Glass, Coated Glass, Laminated Glass, Insulated, Extra Clear Glass, and Others), By Raw Material (Sand, Soda Ash, Recycled Glass, Dolomite, Limestone, and Others), and South Korea Flat Glass Market Insights, Industry Trend, Forecasts to 2035

South Korea Flat Glass Market Insights Forecasts to 2035

• The South Korea Flat Glass Market Size was Estimated at USD 7,100.7 Million in 2024
• The Market Size is Expected to Grow at a CAGR of around 3.14% from 2025 to 2035
• The South Korea Flat Glass Market Size is Expected to Reach USD 9,980.9 Million by 2035

According to a research report published by Spherical Insights and Consulting, The South Korea Flat Glass Market Size is anticipated to reach USD 9,980.9 Million by 2035, growing at a CAGR of 3.14% from 2025 to 2035. The market is driven by a number of factors, including economic growth and urbanization, the expansion of the automotive industry, energy efficiency and sustainability, rapid technological advancements, favorable government initiatives and regulations, the growing tourism industry, expanding export opportunities, and ongoing investments in research and development.

Market Overview

The South Korean flat glass market refers the manufacturing, distribution, and use of flat glass products made from smooth, flat sheets of consistent thickness are all included in the South Korean flat glass market. These goods are essential to many different industries, such as renewable energy, electronics, automotive, and construction. The float glass method, which creates a smooth surface by floating molten glass on top of molten tin, is the main method used to make flat glass. Additionally, Technological developments in the glass industry have been crucial to the expansion of the market. Glass producers in South Korea have made research and development investments to create inventive, high-quality products. This includes lightweight glazing materials, switchable privacy glass, and self-cleaning glass that meet the changing demands of the automotive and construction industries. Moreover, in order to encourage sustainable building, the South Korean government has put strict building codes and energy efficiency standards into place. These rules require that energy-efficient flat glass products be used in both new construction and remodeling. The market is further stimulated by government subsidies and incentives for environmentally friendly construction methods.

Report Coverage

This research report categorizes the market for the South Korea flat glass market based on various segments and regions and forecasts revenue growth and analyses trends in each submarket. The report analyses the key growth drivers, opportunities, and challenges influencing the South Korea flat glass market. Recent market developments and competitive strategies such as expansion, product launch, and development, partnership, merger, and acquisition have been included to draw the competitive landscape in the market. The report strategically identifies and profiles the key market players and analyses their core competencies in each sub-segment of the South Korea flat glass market.

Driving Factors

Flat glass has become more popular, especially in urban construction projects, as a result of South Korea's dedication to lowering energy use and environmental impact. Flat glass, particularly insulated and low emissivity glass, is being used more and more in residential and commercial buildings to minimize heat loss and energy consumption. This trend is being driven by government programs such as the Green New Deal, which emphasizes energy-efficient infrastructure. The country wants to reduce building energy consumption by 15% in the next ten years, according to the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy (MOTIE, 2024). This has created a significant demand for insulated glass solutions, which has helped to sustain the sector's steady growth.

Restraining Factors

South Korea's reliance on imported materials, such as silica sand, and high energy and raw material costs make it difficult for the country's flat glass market to control production costs. Manufacturing costs are impacted by global changes in raw material prices, which reduces the sector's ability to compete.

Market Segmentation

The South Korea Flat Glass Market share is classified into product type and raw material.

• The insulated segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea flat glass market is segmented by product type into basic float glass, toughened glass, coated glass, laminated glass, insulated, extra clear glass, and others. Among these, the insulated segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. Remarkably, policies in Seoul and Busan encourage the use of insulated glass in new construction because it promotes sustainability and lowers heating and cooling expenses. Manufacturers of insulated glass are taking advantage of these regulations, setting up this market for future expansion.

• The sand segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period.

The South Korea flat glass market is segmented by raw material into sand, soda ash, recycled glass, dolomite, limestone, and others. Among these, the sand segment held a significant share in 2024 and is expected to grow at a significant CAGR during the forecast period. The main component of glassmaking is sand, which supplies the silica content required to produce premium flat glass for use in the electronics, automotive, and construction sectors.

Competitive Analysis:

The report offers the appropriate analysis of the key organizations/companies involved within the South Korea flat glass market along with a comparative evaluation primarily based on their product offering, business overviews, geographic presence, enterprise strategies, segment market share, and SWOT analysis. The report also provides an elaborative analysis focusing on the current news and developments of the companies, which includes product development, innovations, joint ventures, partnerships, mergers & acquisitions, strategic alliances, and others. This allows for the evaluation of the overall competition within the market.

List of Key Companies

• AGC Inc.
• Saint-Gobain
• NSG Group
• Guardian Industries
• Schott AG
• Xinyi Glass Holdings
• CSG Holding Co., Ltd.

Key Target Audience

• Market Players
• Investors
• End-users
• Government Authorities 
• Consulting and Research Firm
• Venture capitalists
• Value-Added Resellers (VARs)

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at South Korea, regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2035. Spherical Insights has segmented the South Korea Flat Glass Market based on the below-mentioned segments:

South Korea Flat Glass Market, By Product Type

• Basic Float Glass
• Toughened Glass
• Coated Glass
• Laminated Glass
• Insulated
• Extra Clear Glass
• Others

South Korea Flat Glass Market, By Raw Material

• Sand
• Soda Ash
• Recycled Glass
• Dolomite
• Limestone
• Others