France Scratch-Resistant Glass Market Insights Forecasts to 2033

• The Market Size is Growing at a CAGR of 4.81% from 2023 to 2033.
• The France Scratch-Resistant Glass Market Size is Expected to Hold a Significant Share by 2033.

The France Scratch-Resistant Glass Market Size is expected to hold a significant share by 2033, at a CAGR of 4.81% during the forecast period 2023 to 2033. 

Scratch-resistant glass is a type of glass that has a tough protective layer applied to both the front and back. These lenses are less prone to scratching or remain scratch-free for longer periods of time. It resists all scratch-resistant materials, including vases, keys, and braces, ten times better than chrome steel and ordinary glass. These glasses are used in kitchen and bathroom design, furniture design, retail and laboratory fixtures, partition walls, sliding doors, interior glass doors, wall panels, lifts, and balustrades. Sapphire glass and gorilla glass are both scratch-resistant. Sapphire glass is made by subjecting alumina powder to extreme heat and pressure, whereas gorilla glass is created by chemically strengthening the glass. Scratch-resistant glass is commonly used in tablets, smartphones, LCD/LED screens, and cars. Furthermore, the scratch-resistant glass market in France has grown drastically in recent years. Scratch-resistant glass is a special type of glass that provides increased durability and protection against scratches, abrasions, and impacts. It finds extensive applications in a variety of industries, including electronics, automotive, construction, and aerospace, among others.

Driving Factors

One of the primary drivers of market growth is rising demand for smartphones. Scratch-resistant glass is commonly used on smartphones and tablets to protect the display from drops and other damage. Also, the significant growth in the construction industry is helping the market grow. Since scratch-resistant glass is commonly used in many interior and exterior elements of various structures, such as doors, windows, cabinets, and elevators, it serves as a significant growth driver. Various product innovations, such as the development of lightweight and thinner scratch-resistant glass for sunglasses, are significantly driving market growth. In accordance with this, widespread product adoption in the automotive industry for manufacturing windshields and sunroofs is driving market growth.

Restraining Factors

One of the most significant challenges facing the scratch-resistant glass market in France is intense rivalry and market saturation. Another significant challenge for the scratch-resistant glass market in France is keeping up with technological advancements and evolving industry standards. Other market restraints may include high production costs, restrained raw material availability, and competition from alternative materials.

Market segmentation

The polyvinyl chloride segment dominates the market with the largest revenue share over the forecast period.  

On the basis of the product type, the France scratch-resistant glass market is segmented into polyvinyl chloride, silicone, polyolefins and others. Among these, the polyvinyl chloride segment is dominating the market with the largest revenue share over the forecast period. The construction industry makes extensive use of PVC for window frames and profiles. Scratch-resistant glass in PVC window frames increases building durability while also improving its aesthetics. PVC is used in automotive interiors and trim components, where scratch-resistant glass can shield the surface from wear and damage. Manufacturers are investing in developing PVC compounds that are more environmentally friendly and scratch resistant, and France has strict regulations on the use of PVC in specific applications, such as construction and packaging.                                                                                                                                                              

The interior architecture segment is witnessing significant CAGR growth over the forecast period.

On the basis of application, the France scratch-resistant glass market is segmented into smartphones & tablets, automotive, interior architecture, and others. Among these, the interior architecture segment is witnessing significant growth over the forecast period. The interior architecture segment in the France scratch-resistant glass market is primarily concerned with providing durable and visually appealing glass solutions for interior spaces. Scratch-resistant glass is commonly used in interior doors and partitions to create a modern, transparent, and open environment while also providing privacy and sound insulation. Glass wall cladding in interior spaces is an aesthetically pleasing option, and scratch-resistant glass helps to keep these surfaces looking their best.

List of Key Market Players

• Saint-Gobain
• Schott AG
• AGP Group
• Verre Industrie
• SCHOTT France
• Koch Chemie France
• Lavergne Group  
• AGC Glass Europe
• Corning Incorporated
• Guardian Glass
• Others

Market Segment

This study forecasts revenue at regional, and country levels from 2020 to 2033. Spherical Insights has segmented the France scratch-resistant glass market based on the below-mentioned segments:

France Scratch-Resistant Glass Market, Product Type Analysis

• Polyvinyl Chloride
• Silicone
• Polyolefins
• Others

France Scratch-Resistant Glass Market, Application Analysis

• Smartphones & Tablets
• Automotive
• Interior Architecture
• Others