Global Shipments of Cover Glass are Projected to Reach 2.9 Billion Units by 2024

Rising Sales of Smartphones and Tablets & Increasing Demand for Scratch- and Impact-Resistant Display Screens to Drive the Global Cover Glass Market, According to a New Report by Global Industry Analysts, Inc.

GIA launches comprehensive analysis of industry segments, trends, growth drivers, market share, size and demand forecasts on the global Cover Glass market. Global shipments of Cover Glass are projected to reach 2.9 billion units by 2024, driven by the growing demand for scratch-resistant and damage-resistant display screens in electronic devices such as smartphones and tablets; and launch of advanced devices with larger screen sizes.

Cover glass refers to a material that is used in the display of electronic devices such as smartphones, tablets, portable navigation devices and LCDs, among others. Made using thin and lightweight glass materials, cover glass is tough and scratch- and damage-resistant. As the outermost layer in the display screens of electronic devices, cover glass is used mainly for offering protection to various delicate components such as touch screen and LCD panel. Given its ability to protect the screen without compromising performance or clarity of the device, cover glass forms a major component of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. Global cover glass market is experiencing steady growth driven by the increasing sales of mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. With sales of personal electronic devices such as smartphones, laptops and tablets growing rapidly, there is significant increase in demand for cover glass products. Besides the steady growth in sales of mobile devices, the increasing popularity of high-performance displays is also expected to fuel steady growth in the cover glass market. The market will also benefit from the shortening replacement cycle of portable electronics, since consumers are increasingly looking to replace their devices every 8 to 12 months.

Toughened cover glass, which is resistant to breakage, is especially gaining importance as an essential component of electronic devices. In toughened display cover glass, aluminosilicate glass is chemically treated for enhancing its strength. Due to the chemical strengthening process, the toughened glass becomes several times stronger compared to conventional soda lime glass. At present, there are three major types of cover glass being used on displays, including soda-lime, Gorilla Glass™ and Dragontrail Glass™, all of which are treated using varied techniques to incorporate durability into the cover glass. Of these, Gorilla® Glass from Corning and Asahi’s Dragontrail™ are the leading brands of toughened cover glass used in electronic devices. The launch of devices with larger screens and touchscreen capabilities and the advent of sleek yet strong devices are expected to continue fueling growth in the global toughened display cover glass market.

As stated by the new market research report on Cover Glass, the Asia-Pacific represents the largest market, worldwide. The region continues to benefit from the steadily rising sales of smartphones and tablets, specifically in countries such as India and China. Though Americas and Europe are considered to be strong markets for sales of electronic devices specifically mobile devices, the regions are experiencing market saturation with sales of tablets and smartphones reaching their peak. The stagnating sales in the U.S. and Europe are necessitating manufacturers to foray into the Asian market.

Major players in the market include Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., Corning Incorporated, Nippon Electric Glass Co. Ltd., and Schott AG.

The research report titled “Cover Glass: A Global Strategic Business Report” announced by Global Industry Analysts Inc., provides a comprehensive review of market trends, issues, drivers, mergers, acquisitions and other strategic industry activities of global companies. The report provides market estimates and projections for the geographic markets such as the Asia-Pacific and Rest of World. The global Cover Glass market is additionally analyzed by the following Device Type - Tablets PCs, Smartphones and Others.


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