South Africa Flat Glass Market Size & Outlook, 2022-2030

The flat glass market in South Africa is expected to reach a projected revenue of US$ 3,080.7 million by 2030. A compound annual growth rate of 3.9% is expected of South Africa flat glass market from 2023 to 2030.
Revenue, 2022 (US$M)
$2,276.1
Forecast, 2030 (US$M)
$3,080.7
CAGR, 2023 - 2030
3.9%
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South Africa

South Africa flat glass market highlights

  • The South Africa flat glass market generated a revenue of USD 2,276.1 million in 2022 and is expected to reach USD 3,080.7 million by 2030.
  • The South Africa market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 3.9% from 2023 to 2030.
  • In terms of segment, insulated was the largest revenue generating product in 2022.
  • Insulated is the most lucrative product segment registering the fastest growth during the forecast period.


Flat glass market data book summary

Market revenue in 2022USD 2,276.1 million
Market revenue in 2030USD 3,080.7 million
Growth rate3.9% (CAGR from 2022 to 2030)
Largest segmentInsulated
Fastest growing segmentInsulated
Historical data2018 - 2021
Base year2022
Forecast period2023 - 2030
Quantitative unitsRevenue in USD million
Market segmentationBasic, Tempered, Laminated, Insulated
Key market players worldwideAGC Inc, Flat Glass Group Co Ltd Shs -H- Reg S, Compagnie de Saint-Gobain SA, Vitrolife AB ADR, Cevital, Guardian Industries


Other key industry trends

  • In terms of revenue, South Africa accounted for 0.8% of the global flat glass market in 2022.
  • Country-wise, China is expected to lead the global market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • In Middle East & Africa, Saudi Arabia flat glass market is projected to lead the regional market in terms of revenue in 2030.
  • UAE is the fastest growing regional market in Middle East & Africa and is projected to reach USD 4,037.5 million by 2030.

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Insulated was the largest segment with a revenue share of 46.95% in 2022. Horizon Databook has segmented the South Africa flat glass market based on basic, tempered, laminated, insulated covering the revenue growth of each sub-segment from 2018 to 2030.


Growth in construction activities is projected to facilitate market growth. For instance, in September 2020, Calgro M3, a South African property developer, had broken ground for a complex of six buildings, which is expected to be completed in phases between October 2021 and February 2022.

In May 2020, the South African government invested in infrastructure projects worth USD 20.5 billion for railways, ports, energy, broadband connectivity, water, sanitation, and commercial buildings, all of which deploy flat glass at a large scale, thus, driving the market.

In addition, in September 2020, the government had planned for procurement program of new power infrastructure for 11,813 megawatts to be achieved by 2022, which includes a 6,800 megawatts set of renewable energy.

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