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市場調査レポート
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フロートガラスの世界市場-2024-2031年Global Float Glass Market - 2024-2031 |
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フロートガラスの世界市場-2024-2031年 |
出版日: 2024年03月26日
発行: DataM Intelligence
ページ情報: 英文 190 Pages
納期: 即日から翌営業日
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概要
フロートガラスの世界市場は2023年に438億米ドルに達し、2031年には623億米ドルに達すると予測され、予測期間2024-2031年のCAGRは4.5%で成長する見込みです。
様々な産業において高性能でエネルギー効率の高いガラスソリューションへのニーズが高まっているため、世界のフロートガラス市場はプレーヤーに大きな展望を提供しています。市場参入企業が新製品を開発し、サービスを拡大し続ける限り、フロートガラス産業は着実に成長し、進化していくと予想されます。
再生可能エネルギーの導入は、特に太陽光発電の分野で欧州全域をリードしています。フロートガラスは太陽光パネルの製造に欠かせない部材であるため、欧州では再生可能エネルギーが重視され、高級フロートガラス製品に対する需要が高まっています。例えば、2023年6月13日、AGCガラス・欧州は、半年前にベルギーのムスティエ工場で、カーボンフットプリントを40%以上削減したフロートガラス「低炭素Planibel Clearlite」の製造を開始しました。
AGCはこの生産能力増強により、Stratobel(安全ガラス)、Stratophone (防音ガラス)、iplus(断熱ガラス)、Stopray and Energy(太陽光制御ガラス)、強化コーティング(Tコーティング)の低炭素バージョンを低炭素ガラスのラインナップに加えました。厚さは3mmから10mmまで、全製品に対応しています。従って、欧州は世界市場シェアの1/4近くを占め、世界市場の成長に大きく貢献しています。
ダイナミクス
技術の進歩による生産効率の向上
生産設備への投資は、自動化や最先端技術の導入を伴うことが多いです。生産性の向上と効率化により、生産量が増加し、フロートガラスの製造コストが削減されます。メーカーは、効率向上により、消費者の要望に応え、市場競争力を維持することができます。
2023年4月、Pilkington North America, Inc.は、米国ノースカロライナ州スコットランド郡にある事業所に8,680万米ドルを投資する予定です。このプロジェクトは、ローリンバーグにある同社のフロートガラス工場に20人の従業員を増員するもので、2つあるフロートガラスラインのうち1つを再構築し、コーティング能力を拡大し、その他の建物や設備面を改善します。
品質管理手順やシステムの近代化は、生産施設への投資に頻繁に含まれています。メーカーは、製品の品質を一定に保ち、業界標準を遵守することで、顧客満足度を向上させ、卓越性と信頼性の評判を確立することができます。高品質のフロートガラス製品に対する需要は高まっており、これが市場拡大の原動力となっています。
現地生産施設による市場プレゼンス拡大
メーカーは、新興市場のフロートガラス工場の助けを借りて未開拓の市場に参入することができます。地域の消費者独自の要求や嗜好に対応することで、これらの施設はメーカーが市場シェアを拡大しながら消費者基盤を拡大するのに役立ちます。
例えば、2022年10月、NSGグループは第2フロートガラス工場の建設が完了し、稼働を開始したと発表しました。アルゼンチンのブエノスアイレス州ロス・カルダレスに位置するこの新工場は、アルゼンチンで80年以上の経験を持つ合弁子会社Vidrieria Argentina S.A.が運営しています。
新興経済諸国におけるフロートガラスの現地生産は、輸入への依存度を下げ、世界のサプライチェーンの途絶のリスクを低減することで、サプライチェーンの堅牢性を強化します。この適応性により、地域や地元市場の需要を満たすフロートガラス製品の安定供給が保証されます。
原料価格の変動
フロートガラス生産者とそのサプライヤーとの関係は、原料価格の急激な変化によって緊張を強いられる可能性があります。サプライヤーが価格上昇の影響を完全に吸収できない、あるいは吸収できない場合、価格条件や調達オプションに関する交渉が行われる可能性があります。それは生産の安定性に影響を与え、サプライチェーンの力学を狂わせるかもしれないです。
原材料のコストの不確実性はサプライチェーンを不安定にし、その結果、フロートガラスの生産に必要な重要な部品の不足や納期の遅延を引き起こす可能性があります。サプライチェーンの混乱は、製造スケジュールを妨げ、リードタイムを増加させ、顧客との関係を損なう可能性があり、これら全てが業界全体の成長に悪影響を及ぼす可能性があります。
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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