Storefront Design & Installation Services

Global Storefront Industry Outlook

• In 2022, the facade market was estimated at $241 billion globally, and the curtain wall industry is valued at $52 billion

• The façade market is anticipated to have a CAGR of 5–7 percent

• The global market for windows and doors used in the overall construction was estimated at $312 billion in 2022

• The curtain wall industry is expected to grow at 6-7.5 percent annually from 2022 to 2026

• Façade market is dominated by the APAC region, with more than 35 percent of total share

Major Trends Observed

• A Growing Demand for Controlled Environments in the retail, office and commercial sectors has led to higher technological advancement

• Adoption of InDecative and Lighter Materials such as smart glass, recycled plastic and reflective glass is being highly adopted in the industry

• Big retailers prefer to engage with a preferred supplier regionally, owing to economies of scale, standardization, and quantity discounts

Market Overview - Storefront Systems

• In 2023, the facade market has been estimated to be valued at $252 billion globally, and the curtain wall industry is valued at $52 billion. The façade market is anticipated to grow with a CAGR of 5–7 percent during the study period of 2022-26. The global market for windows and doors used in the overall construction is estimated to reach $114.7 billion in 2022. The curtain wall industry is expected to grow at 6-7.5 percent annually from 2022 to 2026. North America and Europe constitute to more than 50 percent of the market in 2022.

Market Overview - Glass Storefront Products

• The global market for construction glass used in windows/storefronts is estimated at $121 billion in 2022. The global demand is expected to recover in 2023 and grow at a rate of 5–6 percent annually by 2026. APAC holds the largest share by more than 60 percent of the global construction glass market. About 80 percent of flat glass manufactured globally is used in the construction industry glass market.

Construction Glass Market Outlook

• Emerging markets are the key drivers for construction glass utilization, slow growth is expected to continue till the end of 2023 with an anticipated growth range of 5-6 percent till 2026, owing to increasing demand and technological advancements in the industry. Construction glass is a translucent coating material utilized for glass doors, glass windows, and transparent walls

• More than 60 percent of construction glass usage is contributed by the APAC region. Urbanization is a major driver for the demand for construction glass. Increasing commercial and industrial construction soon will provide a boost to the demand in the market

Flat glass Market Outlook

• The flat glass market is valued at $128 billion in 2023 and is expected to grow at a rate of 4.7% to reach nearly $150 billion by 2026. Tempered and laminated glass constitute to the largest share in the flat glass market

• Flat glass will probably see an increase in its international sales as a result of the increasing need for renewable energy around the world. This is due to the fact that solar panels, e-glass buildings, and photovoltaic modules all frequently use flat glass.

Market Overview - Commercial Glazing & Curtain Wall

Commercial Glazing Market:

• The total market size for construction market glass is expected to reach $150 billion in 2025. Major growth is expected in APAC and North America in the next three years

• Glazing industry in America and Europe is highly fragmented. In China and Japan, the industry is comparatively more consolidated, as supplier capability for high-end commercial systems remains low

Curtain Wall Market:

• The global aluminium curtain wall market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 5-7 percent from 2022 to 2026

• The global glass curtain wall market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 6-7 percent from 2022 to 2026

• The commercial segment has dominated the market by 70% of the entire curtain wall market. The prevailing market conditions are not prevalent due to the stringent growth of retail stores

• The curtain wall market in APAC is expected to reach $12.1 billion in 2022. Growth is mainly due to increasing energy costs and sustainability aspects