Global Flat Glass Market Report : 2012 Edition

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Global Flat Glass Market -------------------------------2012

View Report Details Executive Summary Flat glass has played an important role in not only energy conservation but also as vital component in various products and processes in the field of energy and other industries. The global flat glass demand is projected to increase at a CAGR of about 2.8% during 2012-2015 on the back of expected worldwide economic growth, government stimulus and increased infrastructural construction activity, coupled with the growth in automobile industry.

Flat glass finds maximum application in building construction industry, with a further significant portion used in automotive applications. In addition, the use of flat glass in other specialist areas, though trivial at present, is expected to account for a significant share of the global market demand in near future. Region-wise, China, Europe, and North America represent the largest market for flat glass. However, rising economic affluence in the developing countries will continue to provide a boost to demand for flat glass in these regions.

Global concerns towards acutely deteriorating environment and heavy depletion of natural energy sources have compelled the modern society to search for means to meet modern world’s energy requirements. With development of new technologies, one of the major trends worldwide is to make energy efficient buildings in an effort to conserve energy using flat glass as a major structural component. Another trend being observed is the enhanced use of low emissivity glass available with many technical functions for conservation of heat. Similarly, solar control glass is being used for utilizing solar energy as an alternative source for energy generation.

Global economic growth and new technological developments have created new and increased applications of flat glass thus driving its market. Furthermore, there has been a notable surge in the consumption of flat glass to meet the enhanced demand of a growing automobile industry. More and more countries are passing energy related legislations which necessitates the use of flat glass in greater proportions than ever for the purposes of better energy utilization and conservation. New advancements in PV technology have greatly widened the use of PV system, subsequently resulting in greater use of flat glass.

The global flat glass market is largely dominated by four major manufacturers, namely, AGC, Saint-Gobain, NSG, and Guardian.

The capital intensive nature of the industry has made the world flat glass market highly consolidated.

The report analyzes the global flat glass market, with focus on regional markets including Europe, Japan, ASEAN, North America, South America, China and former Soviet Union. The report discusses factors driving the global demand for flat glass, as well as the recent prevailing trends in the global flat glass industry. It profiles the four largest players, AGC Group, Saint Goblin, NSG Group and Guardian.

Building construction driving global flat glass market growth……………………

Global Flat Glass Demand: 2002-2011

• Global flat glass market was worth US$.......billion at primary level manufacturing in 2010, while worth US$........ billion at secondary level manufacturing……...................

• The global demand for flat glass has been estimated to reach……million tonnes for 2011, recording CAGR……………… ……………………………………………………………………..

• China is the leading consumer of flat glass in the world with approx.………% share in the worldwide demand for flat glass………………………………………………………………….... ……

• The High quality float glass type held near about……….% share in the global flat glass demand in 2010…………………………….…………………………………………………… ……………….

Global Flat Glass Demand by Region (%): 2010

• Building construction products accounted for about ……% of the worldwide flat glass usage in 2010, followed by …………….……………………………..% and Technical applications with ……%....... .....................................................

• Within Technical application segment, the use of glass for ……………………………….. application held the largest share of approx. ………% in …………………………………………………

South East Asia North America Former Soviet Union China

South America Japan Europe Rest of the World

Key flat glass market indicators: demand, available capacity, and capacity utilization rate differ from region to region…

Chinese Flat Glass Demand: 2002-2012E

 Chinese flat glass demand was up by ……………% in 2010 to ……..million tonnes as against million tonnes in 2009. ………………………………………………………………….. …………………………………………………………….  Float glass capacity utilization rate in China remained below……% during ………………..………… on account of……………. The same is expected to stabilize by the end of 2012……………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………….  The available capacity of flat glass in Europe was noted at ……….million tonnes in 2010, showing a decline of about ………………% from the peak level of ………………………million tonnes recorded in ………... ………………………………………………………………

European Flat Glass Available Capacity and Capacity Utilization:

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Capacity Utilization

 The flat glass capacity utilization rates in the European region was recorded at more than ………..% in 2007, while the same is on a continuous decline thereafter due to…………………......................... ...... .....................

Amid changing market dynamics and rising competition, global flat glass demand is set to rise for long term…

Global High Quality Float Glass Capacity Share by Company: 2010

• In the intensely competitive global flat glass market, four companies, namely…………………………………………….., ……………………., ………………… , and …………………………... collectively account for ……………………….% share of the world high quality float glass capacity, ……………………… …………………………………………………………………………..

• AGC is the clear market leader with ……………….…% share in the world market in ………………………, and with………..….%, ……….…..%, and ………………% share in the Japanese, ……………………………………………………float glass capacity……………………………………………………………..

Global Flat Glass Demand Forecast: 2010-2015F

• The global demand for flat glass is projected to reach approx.………million tonnes by the end of 2015,…… ……………………………………………….. representing a CAGR of about ……….during ……………………………………………….. ……………………………………………………………………………….

• The worldwide market for flat glass will driven by rise in ……….of …………..% (CAGR) during 2012-2015, among other factors such as ………………………………………………… ……………………………………………………………………………..

• Key trends prevailing in the global flat glass market such as ………………………………………………are expected to significantly transform the ………………………………………… …………………………………………………………………………………

View Report Details Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1 Glass: An Overview 1.2 Flat Glass 1.2.1 Overview 1.2.2 Main Routes to Market in the Flat Glass industry 2. Flat Glass - Market Overview 2.1 Global Flat Glass Market Global Capacity Growth Global Demand Growth Regional Demand 2.2 Global Flat Glass Market by Application Building Products Automotive Glass Technical Application

2.3 Global Flat Glass Market by Region 2.3.1 Europe Capacity Growth Capacity Utilization Demand Growth 2.3.2 Japan Capacity Growth Capacity Utilization Demand Growth 2.3.3 ASEAN Capacity Growth

List of Charts and Tables Charts Glass Industry Segments Flat Glass Manufacturing: Share by Type of Manufacturing Process, 2010 Float Process for Flat Glass Manufacturing Main Routes to Market in the Flat Glass Industry Global Flat Glass Market Value, 2009-2010 Global Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2011E Global Flat Glass Demand Share by Types, 2010 Global Flat Glass Demand Share by Regions, 2010 Global Technical Application Flat Glass Market by Sector, 2010 European Flat Glass Available Capacity and Capacity Utilization, 2002-2012E European Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2012E Japanese Flat Glass Available Capacity and Capacity Utilization, 2002-2012E Japanese Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2012E ASEAN Flat Glass Available Capacity and Capacity Utilization, 20022012E ASEAN Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2012E North American Flat Glass Available Capacity & Capacity Utilization, 2002-2012E North American Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2012E South American Flat Glass Available Capacity & Capacity Utilization, 2002-2012E South American Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2012E Chinese Flat Glass Available Capacity and Capacity Utilization, 2002-2012E

View Report Details Capacity Utilization Demand Growth 2.3.4 North America (The US & Canada) Capacity Growth Capacity Utilization Demand Growth 2.3.5 South America Capacity Growth Capacity Utilization Demand Growth

2.3.6 China Capacity Growth Capacity Utilization Demand Growth 2.3.7 Russia/Former Soviet Union Capacity Growth Capacity Utilization Demand Growth 3. Market Dynamics 3.1 Key Trends 3.1.1 Energy Efficient Building: A Growing Phenomenon 3.1.2 Increased Use of Low Emissivity (low-e) Glass 3.1.3 Solar Control Glass: A Source of Energy Conservation 3.2 Growth Drivers 3.2.1 Global Economic Growth 3.2.2 Rise in Global PV Installations 3.2.3 Growth in Automobile Industry 3.2.4 Energy Legislation

Chinese Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2012E Soviet Union Flat Glass Available Capacity & Capacity Utilization, 2002-2012E Former Soviet Union Flat Glass Demand, 2002-2012E Global Flat Glass Demand vs. Global GDP, 2005-2011 Global Cumulative PV Installations, 2007-2015F Global Motor Vehicle Production, 2001-2010 World High Quality Float Glass Capacity Share by Company, 2010 European Float/Sheet Glass Capacity by Company, 2010 Japanese Float Glass Capacity by Company, 2010 ASEAN Float Glass Capacity by Company, 2010 The US/Canada Float Glass Capacity by Company, 2010 South American Float/Sheet Glass Capacity by Company, 2010 China Float Glass Capacity by Company, 2010 Former Soviet Union Float/Sheet Glass Capacity by Company, 2010 AGC Group Revenues and Net Income, 2007-2011 Saint Gobain’s Revenue Breakdown by Business Segments, 2011 Saint Gobain’s Revenues and Net Income, 2007-2011 Guardian’s Revenues, 2006-2010 NSG’s Revenue Breakdown by Business Segments, FY12 NSG’s Revenues and Net Income, FY08-FY12 Global Flat Glass Demand Forecast, 2010-2015F

List of Tables Global Building Products Flat Glass Market by Sector, 2010 Global Automotive Glass Products Market by Sector, 2010 Dependent & Independent Variables, 2004-2010 Correlation Matrix Model Summary – Coefficient of Determination Regression Coefficients Output

View Report Details 4. Flat Glass - Competitive Scenario 4.1 Global Market

Focus on Research and Development Develop Energy Efficient Dynamic Glass

4.2 Production Capacity of Flat Glass Makers – by Region 4.2.1 Europe 4.2.2 Japan 4.2.3 ASEAN 4.2.4 North America (The US and Canada) 4.2.5 South America 4.2.6 China 4.2.7 Former Soviet Union

5.4 Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd. (NSG) Business Description Key Financials Business Strategies Expanding Business through Strategic Agreements Achieving Growth thorough Sustainable Development

5. Company Profiles 5.1 Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. (AGC) Business Description Key Financials Business Strategies Capitalize on Growth in Emerging Economies Focus on Product Development 5.2 Compagnie de Saint Gobain SA (Saint-Gobain) Business Description Key Financials Business Strategies High Value-Added Habitat & Construction Solutions Expanding Presence in Fast Growing Regions 5.3 Guardian Industries Corp.

Business Description Key Financials Business Strategies

6. Market Outlook 6.1 Market Forecast 6.2 Forecast Methodology 6.2.1 Dependent and Independent Variables 6.2.2 Correlation Analysis 6.2.3 Regression Analysis

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