Oct 19, 2025
IndexBox has just published a new report: United Kingdom – Laminated Safety Glass For Motor Vehicles, Aircraft And Other Vehicles – Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends And Insights.
The UK laminated safety vehicle glass market is projected to grow slightly, with a volume CAGR of +0.9% and a value CAGR of +1.0% from 2024 to 2035, reaching 5.8M square meters and $518M by 2035. In 2024, consumption rose to 5.2M square meters ($464M), though it remains below 2015 peaks. Production increased to 2.6M square meters ($457M), while imports grew to 2.9M square meters ($257M), led by China, Poland, and France. Exports reached 271K square meters ($57M), with Ireland as the top destination. Import prices averaged $90 per square meter, and export prices were $210 per square meter.
Key Findings
Market forecast to grow with a CAGR of +0.9% in volume and +1.0% in value, reaching 5.8M square meters and $518M by 2035Consumption in 2024 was 5.2M square meters ($464M), a 10% increase from 2023 but still below the 2015 peakProduction in 2024 rose to 2.6M square meters ($457M), yet remains lower than 2015 levelsImports totaled 2.9M square meters ($257M), with China as the largest supplier by volume and Germany having the highest import priceExports increased to 271K square meters ($57M), led by Ireland in volume and the United States in valueMarket Forecast
Driven by rising demand for laminated safety vehicle glass in the UK, the market is expected to start an upward consumption trend over the next decade. The performance of the market is forecast to increase slightly, with an anticipated CAGR of +0.9% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 5.8M square meters by the end of 2035.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +1.0% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $518M (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.
ConsumptionUnited Kingdom’s Consumption of Laminated Safety Glass For Motor Vehicles, Aircraft And Other Vehicles
Laminated safety vehicle glass consumption in the UK expanded remarkably to 5.2M square meters in 2024, growing by 10% against 2023 figures. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a perceptible shrinkage. Over the period under review, consumption hit record highs at 7.4M square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.
The value of the laminated safety vehicle glass market in the UK rose significantly to $464M in 2024, growing by 10% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers’ margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Overall, consumption, however, saw a slight setback. Laminated safety vehicle glass consumption peaked at $551M in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, consumption failed to regain momentum.
ProductionUnited Kingdom’s Production of Laminated Safety Glass For Motor Vehicles, Aircraft And Other Vehicles
In 2024, the amount of laminated safety glass for motor vehicles, aircraft and other vehicles produced in the UK rose notably to 2.6M square meters, growing by 14% against the previous year’s figure. Overall, production, however, recorded a noticeable contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2022 with an increase of 80%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak volume at 4M square meters in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2024, production failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, laminated safety vehicle glass production rose significantly to $457M in 2024 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 22% against the previous year. As a result, production attained the peak level of $479M. From 2023 to 2024, production growth remained at a lower figure.
ImportsUnited Kingdom’s Imports of Laminated Safety Glass For Motor Vehicles, Aircraft And Other Vehicles
In 2024, imports of laminated safety glass for motor vehicles, aircraft and other vehicles into the UK rose notably to 2.9M square meters, with an increase of 6.2% against the previous year’s figure. In general, imports, however, showed a noticeable descent. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 21%. Imports peaked at 4.4M square meters in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, laminated safety vehicle glass imports rose significantly to $257M in 2024. Over the period under review, imports, however, recorded a mild curtailment. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 with an increase of 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $316M in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.
Imports By Country
In 2024, China (1M square meters) constituted the largest supplier of laminated safety vehicle glass to the UK, with a 36% share of total imports. Moreover, laminated safety vehicle glass imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Poland (445K square meters), twofold. France (307K square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with an 11% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume from China amounted to +4.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Poland (-5.0% per year) and France (+27.7% per year).
In value terms, China ($59M), Poland ($41M) and France ($37M) constituted the largest laminated safety vehicle glass suppliers to the UK, together comprising 53% of total imports.
In terms of the main suppliers, France, with a CAGR of +23.2%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
In 2024, the average laminated safety vehicle glass import price amounted to $90 per square meter, stabilizing at the previous year. Over the last eleven-year period, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.3%. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2023 when the average import price increased by 11% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($153 per square meter), while the price for China ($57 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Italy (+6.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
ExportsUnited Kingdom’s Exports of Laminated Safety Glass For Motor Vehicles, Aircraft And Other Vehicles
In 2024, shipments abroad of laminated safety glass for motor vehicles, aircraft and other vehicles increased by 8.5% to 271K square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after four years of decline. In general, exports, however, showed a deep slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 14%. The exports peaked at 686K square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.
In value terms, laminated safety vehicle glass exports soared to $57M in 2024. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a mild reduction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $88M in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Exports By Country
Ireland (118K square meters) was the main destination for laminated safety vehicle glass exports from the UK, accounting for a 44% share of total exports. Moreover, laminated safety vehicle glass exports to Ireland exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belgium (52K square meters), twofold. The United States (23K square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with an 8.5% share.
From 2013 to 2024, the average annual growth rate of volume to Ireland totaled +12.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belgium (-5.4% per year) and the United States (+11.1% per year).
In value terms, the United States ($13M), Belgium ($8.7M) and Ireland ($8.5M) appeared to be the largest markets for laminated safety vehicle glass exported from the UK worldwide, with a combined 54% share of total exports. Germany, China, France, Russia, Italy, Spain, Poland, Sweden and Slovakia lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 25%.
In terms of the main countries of destination, Slovakia, with a CAGR of +24.9%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices By Country
The average laminated safety vehicle glass export price stood at $210 per square meter in 2024, surging by 11% against the previous year. Overall, the export price showed a strong increase. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the average export price increased by 45%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $299 per square meter. From 2022 to 2024, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.
Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($582 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Slovakia ($45 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Italy (+16.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.