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How Will Glass Production Change in the Target Regions from 2025 to 2029/2030?

Forecasted Changes in Glass Production (2025–2030):

That’s how glassglobal experts currently see it: Global glass production is influenced by various factors, including economic developments, technological advancements, and regional demand.

While a detailed forecast of production changes from 2025 to 2030—broken down by region and specific glass types—is challenging due to limited publicly available data, some general trends can be identified based on existing information and industry developments. 

CAGR Forecast by Region:

• Asia-Pacific: 6.0% – 7.0%
• Europe: 2.5% – 3.5%
• North America: 2.8% – 3.8%
• Latin America: 3.0% – 4.0%
• Middle East & Africa: 4.5% – 5.5%
• Oceania: 2.0% – 3.0%

Commentary:

• Asia-Pacific remains the growth engine.
• Europe and North America are saturated; stability from renovation and sustainability.
• Latin America shows moderate growth with volatility.
• Strong potential in Middle East & Africa due to megaprojects.
• Oceania is small but steady.

Global Shifts in Production Locations:

• Decline in Central Europe due to high energy and labor costs.
• Rise in Eastern Europe, North Africa, and Middle East due to:
  • Lower costs
  • Proximity to growth markets
  • Modern plants
  • Favorable regulations
  • Strategic positioning for solar and infrastructure needs

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A possible topic for discussion with glassglobal experts

• Expected Glass Production by Target Period:
• Market Figures Globally and by Continents: Europe, Asia, Americas (North/South), Africa, Middle East, and Oceania
• Total and Industry-Specific Segmentation:
  Flat Glass (Solar Glass), Container Glass, Tableware, and others where available (Glass Fiber, Technical)
• Graphical Analysis

What you will get - The current Global Glass Production Volume (in All Categories):
The global gross glass production potential is approx. 245 million tons annually, equivalent to about 672,000 tons per day. Based on an average pack-to-melt ratio of 85%, approximately 571,200 tons/day are sold into the international markets. Our deep analysis will also show production sites, markets and figures.

Glassglobal is looking forward to welcoming you at upcoming exhibitions or via Teams and discussing how they can support your business in the international glass industry.

China Glass, Beijing, China, 26-29 May 2025, Booth Hall 1 / 537

GlassPrint conference, Düsseldorf, Germany, 28-29 April 2026 

Bettina Heuter / Marketing Director
glassglobal Group
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