GITNUXREPORT 2026

Fiberglass Industry Statistics

The global fiberglass market is growing steadily, led by construction demand and strong production in Asia.

Min-ji Park

Research Analyst focused on sustainability and consumer trends.

First published: Feb 13, 2026

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Construction sector consumes 35% of global fiberglass production at 2.9 million tons in 2022.

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Automotive industry used 1.1 million tons of fiberglass composites worldwide in 2023.

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Wind turbine blades incorporate 800,000 tons of fiberglass annually as of 2023.

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Aerospace fiberglass usage reached 150,000 tons in 2023 for aircraft structures.

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Marine boat hulls and decks utilize 450,000 tons of fiberglass globally per year.

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Electrical laminates and pipes consume 600,000 tons of fiberglass reinforcements in 2023.

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Sporting goods like golf clubs and bikes use 80,000 tons fiberglass yearly worldwide.

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Corrosion-resistant tanks and vessels employ 350,000 tons fiberglass in industrial apps 2023.

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Building panels and roofing shingles incorporate 900,000 tons fiberglass in U.S. alone 2022.

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Pipe and tank market for fiberglass grew to 500,000 tons global consumption in 2023.

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Transportation sector (trucks, rail) uses 250,000 tons fiberglass composites annually.

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Consumer electronics housings consume 120,000 tons fiberglass-filled plastics yearly.

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Furniture and bathroom fixtures use 200,000 tons fiberglass in Europe 2023.

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Oil & gas sector fiberglass grating and structures 180,000 tons global 2023.

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Water and wastewater pipes made with 300,000 tons fiberglass worldwide annually.

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Agricultural silos and livestock pens utilize 90,000 tons fiberglass per year.

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Medical prosthetics and equipment incorporate 25,000 tons fiberglass composites.

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Defense applications like helmets use 40,000 tons high-strength fiberglass yearly.

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Highway signs and bridges employ 150,000 tons fiberglass reinforced polymer.

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Swimming pools linings consume 70,000 tons fiberglass globally per annum.

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Architectural facades use 110,000 tons fiberglass panels in urban projects 2023.

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Electrical insulators made from 200,000 tons SMC fiberglass composites yearly.

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Battery cases for EVs incorporate 50,000 tons fiberglass reinforcements 2023.

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Packaging and containers use 30,000 tons fiberglass for durable goods.

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Toys and recreation equipment consume 60,000 tons fiberglass annually.

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Fiberglass industry employs 250,000 direct workers globally in 2023.

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U.S. fiberglass sector contributes USD 15 billion to GDP annually.

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China fiberglass exports generated USD 2.5 billion revenue in 2023.

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Owens Corning fiberglass division employs 12,000 people worldwide.

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Global fiberglass market created 50,000 new jobs from 2020-2023 growth.

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India's fiberglass industry turnover reached INR 40 billion in FY2023.

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Average fiberglass worker salary in U.S. is USD 55,000 per year.

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Europe fiberglass R&D investment totals EUR 300 million annually.

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Brazil fiberglass market supports 15,000 jobs in composites manufacturing.

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Cost of fiberglass production fell 8% to USD 950/ton in 2023 due to efficiency.

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U.S. exports of fiberglass products worth USD 1.2 billion in 2023.

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Saint-Gobain fiberglass operations profit margin 12% in 2022.

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Turkey fiberglass industry adds TRY 10 billion to economy yearly.

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Global supply chain for fiberglass costs USD 5 billion in logistics 2023.

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Mexico fiberglass manufacturing FDI reached USD 400 million in 2023.

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PPG Industries fiberglass sales USD 2.8 billion, 15% profit growth 2023.

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South Korea fiberglass exports USD 900 million, 10% market share global.

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Average ROI for fiberglass plant investments 18% over 5 years.

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Russia fiberglass production value RUB 50 billion in 2023.

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Australia fiberglass sector tax contributions AUD 1.2 billion annually.

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Vietnam fiberglass industry grew GDP contribution to 0.5% in 2023.

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Capital expenditure in global fiberglass capacity USD 3 billion 2023.

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U.S. fiberglass supply chain supports 100,000 indirect jobs.

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Japan fiberglass market value JPY 800 billion, employs 20,000.

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Price volatility in fiberglass averaged 5% annually 2020-2023.

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Egypt fiberglass exports USD 150 million, 20% growth 2023.

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Poland fiberglass cluster generates EUR 2 billion turnover yearly.

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Thailand fiberglass industry labor productivity USD 80,000/worker.

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The global fiberglass market size was valued at USD 11.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2023 to 2030, driven by demand in construction and automotive sectors.

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In 2023, Asia Pacific accounted for 45% of the global fiberglass market share due to rapid industrialization in China and India.

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The E-glass segment dominated the fiberglass market with over 70% revenue share in 2022, owing to its cost-effectiveness and versatility.

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North America's fiberglass market is expected to reach USD 2.8 billion by 2028, growing at 4.2% CAGR, fueled by wind energy projects.

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China's fiberglass production capacity reached 6.5 million tons in 2022, representing 55% of global capacity.

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The automotive fiberglass composites market grew by 6.8% in 2023 to USD 4.1 billion globally.

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Europe’s fiberglass market saw a 3.5% YoY growth in 2023, reaching EUR 2.9 billion, led by aerospace demand.

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S-glass fiberglass segment is forecasted to grow at 7.1% CAGR through 2030, capturing 15% market share by value.

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The U.S. fiberglass market volume was 2.1 million tons in 2022, with construction taking 40% share.

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Global fiberglass exports from China hit USD 1.8 billion in 2023, up 12% from previous year.

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India’s fiberglass market expanded to USD 450 million in 2023, with 8.2% CAGR projected to 2029.

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The marine fiberglass market globally stood at USD 1.2 billion in 2022, expected to reach USD 1.9 billion by 2030.

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Brazil's fiberglass consumption reached 250,000 tons in 2023, driven by infrastructure boom.

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High-performance fiberglass market valued at USD 2.3 billion in 2023, growing at 6.5% CAGR.

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Middle East fiberglass market projected to grow from USD 800 million in 2023 to USD 1.4 billion by 2030.

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Japan's fiberglass production was 450,000 tons in 2022, with electronics sector consuming 25%.

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South Korea's fiberglass market hit USD 650 million in 2023, up 5.8% YoY.

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Australia’s fiberglass imports rose 7% to 120,000 tons in 2023 for construction use.

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Global chopped strand mat fiberglass segment held 28% market share in 2022 by volume.

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Russia’s fiberglass output increased to 180,000 tons in 2023 despite sanctions.

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Turkey fiberglass market size was USD 320 million in 2023, with 9% growth forecast.

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Vietnam's emerging fiberglass market reached USD 150 million in 2023, CAGR 12% to 2030.

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Africa fiberglass market valued at USD 400 million in 2023, led by South Africa.

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Owens Corning reported USD 9.1 billion in composites sales in 2023, 40% from fiberglass.

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Saint-Gobain's fiberglass division revenue was EUR 4.2 billion in 2022.

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Global fiberglass price averaged USD 1,200 per ton in Q4 2023.

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Mexico fiberglass market grew to 150,000 tons consumption in 2023.

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Indonesia fiberglass production capacity hit 100,000 tons in 2023.

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Thailand fiberglass market valued at USD 280 million in 2023.

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World fiberglass market to exceed USD 20 billion by 2030 per industry forecast.

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Global fiberglass production reached 8.2 million metric tons in 2022, led by China at 4.5 million tons.

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Owens Corning's annual fiberglass yarn production capacity is 1.2 million tons across global plants.

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Taishan Fiberglass in China produced 1.8 million tons of E-glass in 2023.

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U.S. fiberglass roving production was 850,000 tons in 2022 from major mills in South Carolina and Kansas.

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Europe's largest fiberglass furnace by NEG in Finland has 600 tons/day melt capacity.

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India's Gujarat Fiberglass plant output reached 120,000 tons/year of chopped strands in 2023.

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Global E-glass filament winding production utilizes 2.1 million tons annually as of 2023.

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Chomarat's France plant produces 50,000 tons of multiaxial fiberglass fabrics yearly.

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Mexico's Vitro plant in Toluca outputs 200,000 tons of fiberglass reinforcements per year.

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Advanced Glassfiber Yemen produced 40,000 tons of SMC/BMC sheets in 2023.

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Japan's Nippon Electric Glass furnaces produce 1,100 tons/day of C-glass fiber.

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Brazil's Ahlstrom-Munksjö plant capacity is 30,000 tons/year for surfacing veils.

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South Korea's KCC Glass Corp. fiberglass output was 250,000 tons in 2022.

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Turkey's Kale Seramik fiberglass division produces 80,000 tons annually of rovings.

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Poland's Polglass factory melts 150 tons/day for insulation fiberglass wool.

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Egypt's Qena Integrated Glass Plant fiberglass line runs at 100,000 tons/year.

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Global recycled fiberglass content in new production reached 15% average in 2023.

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3B Fibreglass Belgium plant produces 400,000 tons/year of Advantex glass fiber.

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China National Building Material's largest furnace capacity is 1,200 tons/day for fiberglass.

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U.S. fiberglass mat production totaled 450,000 tons in 2023 from OCV plants.

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Saudi Arabia's Zamil Composite plant outputs 25,000 tons/year of panels.

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Iran's Glass Fiber Co. annual production is 70,000 tons of E-glass rovings.

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Australia's GTS Fiberglass plant capacity 15,000 tons/year for boat hulls.

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Vietnam's Minh Quang Fiberglass produces 20,000 tons/year chopped strands.

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Spain's Grupo SGF furnace melts 250 tons/day for textile yarns.

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Global fiberglass furnace efficiency improved to 85% yield in 2023 across top producers.

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Johns Manville's Wabash plant produces 180,000 tons/year of microglass fibers.

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Russia's Polot Glass Works output 160,000 tons fiberglass in 2023.

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Malaysia's Asia Pacific Glass plant 50,000 tons/year capacity.

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Fiberglass insulation batt production in U.S. hit 1.5 million tons in 2022.

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Global continuous filament fiberglass process accounts for 75% of total production volume.

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CertainTeed's Kansas plant fiberglass shingle mat output 300,000 tons/year.

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Thailand's SCG Chemicals fiberglass line 40,000 tons annual capacity.

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Fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) pipe production globally 1.2 million tons in 2023.

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Global fiberglass recycling rate for end-of-life products stands at 12% in 2023.

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Fiberglass production emits average 1.8 tons CO2 per ton of glass fiber manufactured.

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25% of new fiberglass products in Europe contain recycled content as of 2023.

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Wind blade fiberglass waste recycling recovered 50,000 tons in 2023 globally.

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Energy consumption for fiberglass melting averages 4.2 GJ per ton produced.

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U.S. fiberglass industry reduced water usage by 20% to 15 million m³ in 2022.

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Bio-based resins with fiberglass cut VOC emissions by 40% in composites.

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Global fiberglass landfill diversion rate improved to 35% through recycling in 2023.

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Carbon footprint of E-glass fiber is 2.1 tCO2e/ton, down 15% since 2010.

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Owens Corning achieved 30% renewable energy use in fiberglass plants by 2023.

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EU regulations mandate 20% recycled fiberglass in construction by 2025.

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Fiberglass insulation saves 1.2 quadrillion BTU energy annually in buildings.

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Thermoset composites recycling via pyrolysis recovers 85% fiberglass fiber length.

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China's fiberglass industry cut SOx emissions by 50% to 120,000 tons in 2023.

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LCA shows fiberglass roofs extend life by 40 years, reducing replacements.

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40,000 tons fiberglass cullet reused in U.S. glass plants annually.

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Electric melting furnaces for fiberglass reduce energy by 30% vs fossil fuel.

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Marine fiberglass boats recyclable content rose to 60% in 2023 designs.

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Fiberglass pipes last 100 years, cutting maintenance emissions by 70%.

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Industry-wide NOx emissions from fiberglass production fell 25% since 2015.

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Closed-loop water systems in 70% of fiberglass plants save 2 billion liters/year.

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Natural fiber hybrids with fiberglass reduce weight 20%, emissions 15%.

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Global fiberglass sector invests USD 500 million yearly in green tech 2023.

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Insulation fiberglass R-value averages 3.5 per inch, saving 25% heating costs.

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Depolymerization recycles 90% PET from fiberglass composites waste.

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Solar-powered fiberglass curing cuts energy 40% in composite fabrication.

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U.S. fiberglass plants achieved zero landfill waste at 15 sites in 2023.

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Basalt fiber alternative to fiberglass lowers embodied energy by 20%.

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Fiberglass wind blades repurpose rate hit 75% in Denmark 2023.

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Industry GHG intensity dropped 18% to 1.5 tCO2/ton from 2018-2023.

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Recovered fiberglass from automotive shredder residue 100,000 tons/year EU.

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From construction sites where E-glass reigns supreme to wind farms harnessing its strength, the global fiberglass industry, valued at a staggering $11.2 billion and growing, is the invisible backbone of modern progress, reshaping everything from cars to cities.

Key Takeaways

The global fiberglass market size was valued at USD 11.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2023 to 2030, driven by demand in construction and automotive sectors.
In 2023, Asia Pacific accounted for 45% of the global fiberglass market share due to rapid industrialization in China and India.
The E-glass segment dominated the fiberglass market with over 70% revenue share in 2022, owing to its cost-effectiveness and versatility.
Global fiberglass production reached 8.2 million metric tons in 2022, led by China at 4.5 million tons.
Owens Corning's annual fiberglass yarn production capacity is 1.2 million tons across global plants.
Taishan Fiberglass in China produced 1.8 million tons of E-glass in 2023.
Construction sector consumes 35% of global fiberglass production at 2.9 million tons in 2022.
Automotive industry used 1.1 million tons of fiberglass composites worldwide in 2023.
Wind turbine blades incorporate 800,000 tons of fiberglass annually as of 2023.
Global fiberglass recycling rate for end-of-life products stands at 12% in 2023.
Fiberglass production emits average 1.8 tons CO2 per ton of glass fiber manufactured.
25% of new fiberglass products in Europe contain recycled content as of 2023.
Fiberglass industry employs 250,000 direct workers globally in 2023.
U.S. fiberglass sector contributes USD 15 billion to GDP annually.
China fiberglass exports generated USD 2.5 billion revenue in 2023.

The global fiberglass market is growing steadily, led by construction demand and strong production in Asia.

Application Statistics

Construction sector consumes 35% of global fiberglass production at 2.9 million tons in 2022.
Automotive industry used 1.1 million tons of fiberglass composites worldwide in 2023.
Wind turbine blades incorporate 800,000 tons of fiberglass annually as of 2023.
Aerospace fiberglass usage reached 150,000 tons in 2023 for aircraft structures.
Marine boat hulls and decks utilize 450,000 tons of fiberglass globally per year.
Electrical laminates and pipes consume 600,000 tons of fiberglass reinforcements in 2023.
Sporting goods like golf clubs and bikes use 80,000 tons fiberglass yearly worldwide.
Corrosion-resistant tanks and vessels employ 350,000 tons fiberglass in industrial apps 2023.
Building panels and roofing shingles incorporate 900,000 tons fiberglass in U.S. alone 2022.
Pipe and tank market for fiberglass grew to 500,000 tons global consumption in 2023.
Transportation sector (trucks, rail) uses 250,000 tons fiberglass composites annually.
Consumer electronics housings consume 120,000 tons fiberglass-filled plastics yearly.
Furniture and bathroom fixtures use 200,000 tons fiberglass in Europe 2023.
Oil & gas sector fiberglass grating and structures 180,000 tons global 2023.
Water and wastewater pipes made with 300,000 tons fiberglass worldwide annually.
Agricultural silos and livestock pens utilize 90,000 tons fiberglass per year.
Medical prosthetics and equipment incorporate 25,000 tons fiberglass composites.
Defense applications like helmets use 40,000 tons high-strength fiberglass yearly.
Highway signs and bridges employ 150,000 tons fiberglass reinforced polymer.
Swimming pools linings consume 70,000 tons fiberglass globally per annum.
Architectural facades use 110,000 tons fiberglass panels in urban projects 2023.
Electrical insulators made from 200,000 tons SMC fiberglass composites yearly.
Battery cases for EVs incorporate 50,000 tons fiberglass reinforcements 2023.
Packaging and containers use 30,000 tons fiberglass for durable goods.
Toys and recreation equipment consume 60,000 tons fiberglass annually.

Application Statistics Interpretation

The construction industry hoards over a third of the world's fiberglass to build our world, while the rest is quite literally the backbone of modern life, reinforcing everything from the cars we drive and the power we generate to the boats we sail and the pipes that bring us water.

Economic Statistics

Fiberglass industry employs 250,000 direct workers globally in 2023.
U.S. fiberglass sector contributes USD 15 billion to GDP annually.
China fiberglass exports generated USD 2.5 billion revenue in 2023.
Owens Corning fiberglass division employs 12,000 people worldwide.
Global fiberglass market created 50,000 new jobs from 2020-2023 growth.
India's fiberglass industry turnover reached INR 40 billion in FY2023.
Average fiberglass worker salary in U.S. is USD 55,000 per year.
Europe fiberglass R&D investment totals EUR 300 million annually.
Brazil fiberglass market supports 15,000 jobs in composites manufacturing.
Cost of fiberglass production fell 8% to USD 950/ton in 2023 due to efficiency.
U.S. exports of fiberglass products worth USD 1.2 billion in 2023.
Saint-Gobain fiberglass operations profit margin 12% in 2022.
Turkey fiberglass industry adds TRY 10 billion to economy yearly.
Global supply chain for fiberglass costs USD 5 billion in logistics 2023.
Mexico fiberglass manufacturing FDI reached USD 400 million in 2023.
PPG Industries fiberglass sales USD 2.8 billion, 15% profit growth 2023.
South Korea fiberglass exports USD 900 million, 10% market share global.
Average ROI for fiberglass plant investments 18% over 5 years.
Russia fiberglass production value RUB 50 billion in 2023.
Australia fiberglass sector tax contributions AUD 1.2 billion annually.
Vietnam fiberglass industry grew GDP contribution to 0.5% in 2023.
Capital expenditure in global fiberglass capacity USD 3 billion 2023.
U.S. fiberglass supply chain supports 100,000 indirect jobs.
Japan fiberglass market value JPY 800 billion, employs 20,000.
Price volatility in fiberglass averaged 5% annually 2020-2023.
Egypt fiberglass exports USD 150 million, 20% growth 2023.
Poland fiberglass cluster generates EUR 2 billion turnover yearly.
Thailand fiberglass industry labor productivity USD 80,000/worker.

Economic Statistics Interpretation

Despite employing a quarter-million people directly and spinning a truly global web of multibillion-dollar economies, the fiberglass industry’s real strength is its ability to prove that, with enough innovation and investment, even the most unyielding materials can be surprisingly flexible when it comes to creating jobs and growth.

Market Statistics

The global fiberglass market size was valued at USD 11.2 billion in 2022 and is projected to grow at a CAGR of 5.4% from 2023 to 2030, driven by demand in construction and automotive sectors.
In 2023, Asia Pacific accounted for 45% of the global fiberglass market share due to rapid industrialization in China and India.
The E-glass segment dominated the fiberglass market with over 70% revenue share in 2022, owing to its cost-effectiveness and versatility.
North America's fiberglass market is expected to reach USD 2.8 billion by 2028, growing at 4.2% CAGR, fueled by wind energy projects.
China's fiberglass production capacity reached 6.5 million tons in 2022, representing 55% of global capacity.
The automotive fiberglass composites market grew by 6.8% in 2023 to USD 4.1 billion globally.
Europe’s fiberglass market saw a 3.5% YoY growth in 2023, reaching EUR 2.9 billion, led by aerospace demand.
S-glass fiberglass segment is forecasted to grow at 7.1% CAGR through 2030, capturing 15% market share by value.
The U.S. fiberglass market volume was 2.1 million tons in 2022, with construction taking 40% share.
Global fiberglass exports from China hit USD 1.8 billion in 2023, up 12% from previous year.
India’s fiberglass market expanded to USD 450 million in 2023, with 8.2% CAGR projected to 2029.
The marine fiberglass market globally stood at USD 1.2 billion in 2022, expected to reach USD 1.9 billion by 2030.
Brazil's fiberglass consumption reached 250,000 tons in 2023, driven by infrastructure boom.
High-performance fiberglass market valued at USD 2.3 billion in 2023, growing at 6.5% CAGR.
Middle East fiberglass market projected to grow from USD 800 million in 2023 to USD 1.4 billion by 2030.
Japan's fiberglass production was 450,000 tons in 2022, with electronics sector consuming 25%.
South Korea's fiberglass market hit USD 650 million in 2023, up 5.8% YoY.
Australia’s fiberglass imports rose 7% to 120,000 tons in 2023 for construction use.
Global chopped strand mat fiberglass segment held 28% market share in 2022 by volume.
Russia’s fiberglass output increased to 180,000 tons in 2023 despite sanctions.
Turkey fiberglass market size was USD 320 million in 2023, with 9% growth forecast.
Vietnam's emerging fiberglass market reached USD 150 million in 2023, CAGR 12% to 2030.
Africa fiberglass market valued at USD 400 million in 2023, led by South Africa.
Owens Corning reported USD 9.1 billion in composites sales in 2023, 40% from fiberglass.
Saint-Gobain's fiberglass division revenue was EUR 4.2 billion in 2022.
Global fiberglass price averaged USD 1,200 per ton in Q4 2023.
Mexico fiberglass market grew to 150,000 tons consumption in 2023.
Indonesia fiberglass production capacity hit 100,000 tons in 2023.
Thailand fiberglass market valued at USD 280 million in 2023.
World fiberglass market to exceed USD 20 billion by 2030 per industry forecast.

Market Statistics Interpretation

The world is reinforcing its future quite literally, as the fiberglass industry, now an $11.2 billion backbone of modern construction and automotive sectors, weaves a global growth story spun from Asia's industrial might, America's wind energy ambitions, and Europe's aerospace dreams, all pointing toward a $20 billion horizon by 2030.

Production Statistics

Global fiberglass production reached 8.2 million metric tons in 2022, led by China at 4.5 million tons.
Owens Corning's annual fiberglass yarn production capacity is 1.2 million tons across global plants.
Taishan Fiberglass in China produced 1.8 million tons of E-glass in 2023.
U.S. fiberglass roving production was 850,000 tons in 2022 from major mills in South Carolina and Kansas.
Europe's largest fiberglass furnace by NEG in Finland has 600 tons/day melt capacity.
India's Gujarat Fiberglass plant output reached 120,000 tons/year of chopped strands in 2023.
Global E-glass filament winding production utilizes 2.1 million tons annually as of 2023.
Chomarat's France plant produces 50,000 tons of multiaxial fiberglass fabrics yearly.
Mexico's Vitro plant in Toluca outputs 200,000 tons of fiberglass reinforcements per year.
Advanced Glassfiber Yemen produced 40,000 tons of SMC/BMC sheets in 2023.
Japan's Nippon Electric Glass furnaces produce 1,100 tons/day of C-glass fiber.
Brazil's Ahlstrom-Munksjö plant capacity is 30,000 tons/year for surfacing veils.
South Korea's KCC Glass Corp. fiberglass output was 250,000 tons in 2022.
Turkey's Kale Seramik fiberglass division produces 80,000 tons annually of rovings.
Poland's Polglass factory melts 150 tons/day for insulation fiberglass wool.
Egypt's Qena Integrated Glass Plant fiberglass line runs at 100,000 tons/year.
Global recycled fiberglass content in new production reached 15% average in 2023.
3B Fibreglass Belgium plant produces 400,000 tons/year of Advantex glass fiber.
China National Building Material's largest furnace capacity is 1,200 tons/day for fiberglass.
U.S. fiberglass mat production totaled 450,000 tons in 2023 from OCV plants.
Saudi Arabia's Zamil Composite plant outputs 25,000 tons/year of panels.
Iran's Glass Fiber Co. annual production is 70,000 tons of E-glass rovings.
Australia's GTS Fiberglass plant capacity 15,000 tons/year for boat hulls.
Vietnam's Minh Quang Fiberglass produces 20,000 tons/year chopped strands.
Spain's Grupo SGF furnace melts 250 tons/day for textile yarns.
Global fiberglass furnace efficiency improved to 85% yield in 2023 across top producers.
Johns Manville's Wabash plant produces 180,000 tons/year of microglass fibers.
Russia's Polot Glass Works output 160,000 tons fiberglass in 2023.
Malaysia's Asia Pacific Glass plant 50,000 tons/year capacity.
Fiberglass insulation batt production in U.S. hit 1.5 million tons in 2022.
Global continuous filament fiberglass process accounts for 75% of total production volume.
CertainTeed's Kansas plant fiberglass shingle mat output 300,000 tons/year.
Thailand's SCG Chemicals fiberglass line 40,000 tons annual capacity.
Fiberglass reinforced plastic (FRP) pipe production globally 1.2 million tons in 2023.

Production Statistics Interpretation

While China's factories pump out mountains of E-glass, a global patchwork of formidable furnaces from Kansas to Qena diligently supplies the vital, scratchy sinew of modern life, proving that fiberglass, much like gossip, gets everywhere and reinforces everything.

Sustainability Statistics

Global fiberglass recycling rate for end-of-life products stands at 12% in 2023.
Fiberglass production emits average 1.8 tons CO2 per ton of glass fiber manufactured.
25% of new fiberglass products in Europe contain recycled content as of 2023.
Wind blade fiberglass waste recycling recovered 50,000 tons in 2023 globally.
Energy consumption for fiberglass melting averages 4.2 GJ per ton produced.
U.S. fiberglass industry reduced water usage by 20% to 15 million m³ in 2022.
Bio-based resins with fiberglass cut VOC emissions by 40% in composites.
Global fiberglass landfill diversion rate improved to 35% through recycling in 2023.
Carbon footprint of E-glass fiber is 2.1 tCO2e/ton, down 15% since 2010.
Owens Corning achieved 30% renewable energy use in fiberglass plants by 2023.
EU regulations mandate 20% recycled fiberglass in construction by 2025.
Fiberglass insulation saves 1.2 quadrillion BTU energy annually in buildings.
Thermoset composites recycling via pyrolysis recovers 85% fiberglass fiber length.
China's fiberglass industry cut SOx emissions by 50% to 120,000 tons in 2023.
LCA shows fiberglass roofs extend life by 40 years, reducing replacements.
40,000 tons fiberglass cullet reused in U.S. glass plants annually.
Electric melting furnaces for fiberglass reduce energy by 30% vs fossil fuel.
Marine fiberglass boats recyclable content rose to 60% in 2023 designs.
Fiberglass pipes last 100 years, cutting maintenance emissions by 70%.
Industry-wide NOx emissions from fiberglass production fell 25% since 2015.
Closed-loop water systems in 70% of fiberglass plants save 2 billion liters/year.
Natural fiber hybrids with fiberglass reduce weight 20%, emissions 15%.
Global fiberglass sector invests USD 500 million yearly in green tech 2023.
Insulation fiberglass R-value averages 3.5 per inch, saving 25% heating costs.
Depolymerization recycles 90% PET from fiberglass composites waste.
Solar-powered fiberglass curing cuts energy 40% in composite fabrication.
U.S. fiberglass plants achieved zero landfill waste at 15 sites in 2023.
Basalt fiber alternative to fiberglass lowers embodied energy by 20%.
Fiberglass wind blades repurpose rate hit 75% in Denmark 2023.
Industry GHG intensity dropped 18% to 1.5 tCO2/ton from 2018-2023.
Recovered fiberglass from automotive shredder residue 100,000 tons/year EU.

Sustainability Statistics Interpretation

Despite the industry's grim 12% global recycling rate for end-of-life products, a closer look reveals a sector furiously cleaning up its act, from cutting carbon footprints and slashing emissions to aggressively embedding recycled content and pioneering new technologies, all while its core products quietly save massive amounts of energy in buildings and infrastructure.

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