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Global flat glass market volume by application 2012-2022

Market volume of flat glass worldwide from 2012 to 2022, by application (in thousand metric tons)
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The data displays the market volume of flat glass worldwide by application from 2012 to 2015, with forecasted figures for 2016 to 2022. In 2022, the global market volume of flat glass for automobiles was forecasted to reach some 13.25 billion metric tons. Flat glass, also known as sheet glass or plate glass, is typically used for glass doors, windows, windscreens, and transparent walls.

2012 49850 6730 4750
2013 52230 7320 5340
2014 55190 7910 5930
2015 59350 7910 5930
2016 62910 8510 5930
2017 67060 9100 5930
2018 70620 10290 6530
2019 75370 10880 6530
2020 80120 11470 7120
2021 85460 12660 7120
2022 91390 13250 7720