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Asia Pacific Flexible Glass Market Overview

Asia Pacific flexible glass market is projected to reach US$612.7million by 2020 at an estimated CAGR of 36.5% during the forecast period. Flexible glass is one of the emerging materials for commercial applications such as flexible displays, paper displays and roll-able solar panels. Its unique property to be easily rolled or folded allows electronics component manufacturer to utilize it in variety of applications.

Display industry is one of the largest consumerof flexible glass across Asia Pacific region. Glass manufacturers have developed flexible glass, for making it suitable for use in display and solar PV applications.

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Application Overview

On the basis of applications, the market is segmented intodisplay and solar photovoltaic. Display segment is further divided intosmartphones tablets, curved TV, building mounted displays and wearables. Display application altogethercontributed around 78.3% of market revenues in 2014.

Smartphones & tablets application is identified as the largest revenue generating segment in display applications whereas curved TV segment is identified as the fastest growing market segment during the forecast period expanding at CAGR of 37.1%. Though, wearable segment as of 2013, accounted for miniscule share in the market, it is projected to grow at healthy CAGR of 25.2% during the forecast period. 

Country Overview

As of 2014, Japan dominated the market and accounted for around 39.6% of the total Asia Pacific market, followed by South Korea. Japan flexible glass market is projected to reach US$227.9 Mn by 2020. In 2014, South Korea and China were other major contributors to the totalmarket;these countriescollectively accounted around 50%share in Asia Pacific flexible glass market. Though, rest of Asia Pacific region accounted for miniscule share in the total market, it is expected to register highest CAGR of 39.0% during the forecast period.

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Drivers and Trends

Flexible glass has potential to be used in smartphones & tablet displays. Rapidly growing smartphones & tablets market is predominantly driving the market for flexible glass. Factors such as need of flexibility threshold in the display and growing R&D investments in flexible glass by key glass manufacturers are likely to drive the development in Asia Pacific flexible glass market.

In addition, development of Roll-to-Roll process has enabled easy manufacturing of flexible PV and flexible OLED displays. Advancements in manufacturing technologies are also anticipated to drive the growth in Asia Pacific flexible glass market.

Asia Pacific Flexible Glass Market

Future Opportunities

Flexible glass is also likely to find applications such as 2.5D and 3D semiconductor packaging. The report provides comprehensive overview of the cost analysis to replace silicone interposer with flexible glass. Further, the report also forecasts an appropriate price of flexible glass to replace plastic substrates with flexible glass in flexible OLED display applications.

The report profiles the key strategies and financial outlook of Corning Inc., Asahi Glass Co., Ltd., Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd., and Schott AG. The market is highly consolidated with the existence of giant glass manufacturers along with joint ventures with leading display manufacturers.The report also analyses future market strategies of flexible glass manufacturers to sustain the competition.

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Key Segments Covered

Smartphone & tablets, curved TV, building mounted displays and wearables

  • Flexible Glass Application in Solar PV

Key Geographies Covered

  • Asia Pacific countries such as Japan, South Korea, China and others

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Growth Outlook of the Asia Pacific Flexible Glass Market?

The Asia Pacific flexible glass market is projected to have a CAGR of 36.5% through 2032.

What is the Asia Pacific Flexible Glass Market Size by 2032?

The Asia Pacific flexible glass market size is anticipated to be US$ 25 billion by 2032.

What is the Current Valuation of the Asia Pacific Flexible Glass Market?

The Asia Pacific flexible glass market is likely to record a value of US$ 1.1 Bn in 2022.

Which Country is likely to Lead the Asia Pacific Flexible Glass Market?

Japan is likely to lead the Asia Pacific flexible glass market.

Table of Content

1. APAC Flexible Glass Market - Executive Summary

2. APAC Flexible Glass Market - Assumptions & Acronyms

3. APAC Flexible Glass Market - Research Methodology

4. APAC Flexible Glass Market - Taxonomy

5. APAC Flexible Glass Market - Overview

6. Market Introduction

    6.1. Parent Market Indicators

        6.1.1. Consumer Behavior & Technology Evolution of Electronics Industry

        6.1.2. Changing Consumer Needs

    6.2. Asia Pacific Smartphone & Tablet Market Potential

    6.3. Asia Pacific Solar Cell Market Potential

    6.4. Simultaneous Evolution of Glass and Display Industries

7. APAC Flexible Glass Market - Overview

    7.1. Flexible Glass Market Volume & Revenue Forecast

8. APAC Flexible Glass Market by Country

    8.1. APAC Flexible Glass Market Share by Country

    8.2. Japan Flexible Glass Market Forecast by Application

        8.2.1. Display

            8.2.1.1. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Volume

            8.2.1.2. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Value

        8.2.2. Solar PV

            8.2.2.1. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Volume

            8.2.2.2. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Value

    8.3. China Flexible Glass Market Forecast by Application

        8.3.1. Display

            8.3.1.1. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Volume

            8.3.1.2. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Value

        8.3.2. Solar PV

            8.3.2.1. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Volume

            8.3.2.2. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Value

    8.4. South Korea Flexible Glass Market Forecast by Application

        8.4.1. Display

            8.4.1.1. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Volume

            8.4.1.2. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Value

        8.4.2. Solar PV

            8.4.2.1. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Volume

            8.4.2.2. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Value

    8.5. Other APAC Flexible Glass Market Forecast by Application

        8.5.1. Display

            8.5.1.1. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Volume

            8.5.1.2. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Value

        8.5.2. Solar PV

            8.5.2.1. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Volume

            8.5.2.2. Flexible Glass Market Potential Forecast by Value

9. APAC Flexible Glass Market by Application

    9.1. APAC Flexible Glass Market Volume Forecast by Application

    9.2. APAC Flexible Glass Market Value Forecast by Application

    9.3. APAC Flexible Glass Market Attractiveness Assessment by Display Application

10. APAC Flexible Glass Market - Technology Overview

    10.1. Current Flexible Glass Manufacturing Methods

        10.1.1. Draw Down Method

        10.1.2. Float Glass Method

    10.2. Emerging Application Technologies

11. Benefits of Flexible Glass & Cost Analysis

    11.1. Advantages of Glass over Polymer Substrates Used in Flexible Electronics

    11.2. Cost Analysis to Replace Polymeric Substrate of Flexible Display with Flexible Glass

    11.3. Cost Analysis to Replace Silicone Interposer with Flexible Glass in Semiconductor Packaging

12. APAC Flexible Glass Market - Competitive Landscape

    12.1. APAC Flexible Glass Market - Competitive Dashboard

    12.2. Company Profiles

        12.2.1. Corning Inc.

            12.2.1.1. Overview

            12.2.1.2. Key People

            12.2.1.3. Financial Performance by Region & Business Segment

            12.2.1.4. Strategy Analysis for Flexible Glass Market

            12.2.1.5. Key Clients

        12.2.2. Asahi Glass Co., Ltd.

            12.2.2.1. Overview

            12.2.2.2. Key People

            12.2.2.3. Financial Performance by Region & Business Segment

            12.2.2.4. Strategy Analysis for Flexible Glass Market

            12.2.2.5. Key Clients

        12.2.3. Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd.

            12.2.3.1. Overview

            12.2.3.2. Key People

            12.2.3.3. Financial Performance by Region & Business Segment

            12.2.3.4. Strategy Analysis for Flexible Glass Market

            12.2.3.5. Key Clients

        12.2.4. Schott AG

            12.2.4.1. Overview

            12.2.4.2. Key People

            12.2.4.3. Financial Performance by Region & Business Segment

            12.2.4.4. Strategy Analysis for Flexible Glass Market

            12.2.4.5. Key Clients

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List of Tables

Table 1 APAC Solar Cell Volume Share by Country, 2013 (%)

Table 2 APAC Flexible Glass Market Volume Forecast by Application, 2013 – 2020 (Mn Sq. m)

Table 3 APAC Flexible Glass Market by Application (US$ Mn), 2013 – 2020

Table 4 Cost Analysis to Replace Polymeric Substrate with Flexible Glass

Table 5 Corning Inc. Financial Performance, 2012 & 2014

Table 6 Corning Inc. Key Financial Ratios, 2013

Table 7 Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. Financial Performance, 2012 & 2014

Table 8 Asahi Glass Co., Ltd. Key Financial Ratios, 2013

Table 9 Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. Financial Performance, 2012 & 2014

Table 10 Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. Key Financial Ratios, 2013

Table 11 Schott AG Key Financial Ratios, 2013
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List of Charts

Figure 1 Technological Evolution & Consumer Needs

Figure 2 APAC Smartphone & Tablet Market Potential Forecast, 2013 -2020 (Mn Units)

Figure 3 APAC Solar Cell Market Volume Share by Country, 2013 -2020 (%)

Figure 4 Simultaneous Evolution of Glass and Display Industries

Figure 5 APAC Flexible Glass Market Volume Potential Forecast, 2013 - 2020 (Mn Sq. m)

Figure 6 APAC Flexible Glass Market Volume Share by Country, 2013 - 2020 (%)

Figure 7 APAC Flexible Glass Market Absolute $ Opportunity, 2013 - 2020 (US$ Mn)

Figure 8 APAC Flexible Glass Market Value Y-o-Y Growth, 2014 – 2020 (%)

Figure 9 APAC Flexible Glass Market in Display, Application Segment Attractiveness Assessment, 2013 - 2020

Figure 10 Japan Flexible Glass Market Volume Potential Forecast, 2013 - 2020 (Mn Sq. m)

Figure 11 Japan Flexible Glass Market Potential by Value (US$ Mn), 2013 - 2020

Figure 12 China Flexible Glass Market Potential by Volume (Mn Sq. m), 2013 - 2020

Figure 13 China Flexible Glass Market Potential by Value (US$ Mn), 2013 - 2020

Figure 14 South Korea Flexible Glass Market Volume Potential Forecast, 2013 - 2020 (Mn Sq. m)

Figure 15 South Korea Flexible Glass Market Potential by Value, 2013 - 2020 (US$ Mn)

Figure 16 Other APAC Flexible Glass Market Volume Potential Forecast, 2013 - 2020 (Mn Sq. m)

Figure 17 Other APAC Flexible Glass Market Potential by Value, 2013 - 2020 (US$ Mn)

Figure 18 APAC Flexible Glass Market Emerging Application Technologies Landscape, 2013 – 2020

Figure 19 Advantages of Glass over Polymer Substrates Used in Flexible Electronics Application

Figure 20 Semiconductor Packaging – Opportunities for Flexible Glass Market

Figure 21 Global Semiconductor Shipment Volume Forecast, 2013 - 2020 (Mn Units)

Figure 22 Corning Inc. Value Share by Region, 2013 (%)

Figure 23 Corning Inc. Value by Region, 2012 & 2013 (US$ Mn)

Figure 24 Corning Inc. Business Segment Performance Mapping, 2011 – 2013

Figure 25 Asahi Glass Co. Value Share by Region, 2013 (%)

Figure 26 Asahi Glass Co. Value by Region, 2012 & 2013 (US$ Mn)

Figure 27 Asahi Glass Co. Business Segment Performance Mapping, 2011 – 2013

Figure 28 Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. Value Share by Region, 2013 (%)

Figure 29 Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. Value by Region, 2012 & 2013 (US$ Mn)

Figure 30 Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. Business Segment Performance Mapping, 2011 – 2013

Figure 31 Schott AG Value Share by Region, 2013 (%)

Figure 32 Schott AG Value by Region, 2012 & 2013 (US$ Mn)

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