Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass Research: CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period

QY Research Inc. (Global Market Report Research Publisher) announces the release of 2025 latest report "Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass- Global Market Share and Ranking, Overall Sales and Demand Forecast 2026-2032". Based on current situation and impact historical analysis (2020-2024) and forecast calculations (2026-2032), this report provides a comprehensive analysis of the global Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass market, including market size, share, demand, industry development status, and forecasts for the next few years.

The global market for Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass was estimated to be worth US$ 259 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 352 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period 2025-2031.

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Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass Market Summary

The interlayer films of automotive laminated glass is a layer of organic polymer material sandwiched between two or more layers of glass. It has been treated by high temperature and high-pressure process and permanently bonded with glass. It is the core component of laminated glass to play the functions of safety, sound insulation and heat insulation.

According to the new market research report "Global Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass Market Report 2025-2031", published by QYResearch, the global Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass market size is projected to grow from USD 270.30 million in 2025 to USD 366 million by 2032, at a CAGR of 4.5% during the forecast period.

Analysis of the Supply Chain for Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass:

Upstream: Primarily includes polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) resin, plasticizers (such as triethylene glycol diisobutyrate for PVB), functional additives, and solvents, among other chemical raw materials. Their quality stability, purity, and molecular structure directly affect the optical properties, bonding strength, and durability of the interlayer film. Upstream raw materials are highly dependent on the fine chemical system, and some high-end raw materials still have certain technological and scale barriers.

Midstream: This is the core manufacturing stage of lnterlayer films for automotive laminated glass films, mainly including the formulation design, mixing, extrusion, molding, and performance control of PVB, SGP, and other interlayer films. Key technologies lie in the comprehensive optimization of thickness uniformity, haze control, aging resistance, and acoustic and safety performance. Midstream companies typically require long-term process accumulation and strict quality system certification.

Downstream applications: Primarily used in the automotive laminated glass manufacturing sector, for windshields and some side windows. End customers include OEMs and automotive glass deep processing companies. Downstream demand is closely related to automobile production, upgrades in safety standards for new models, and increased requirements for sound insulation and comfort. In recent years, with the development of new energy vehicles and intelligent driving, the demand for high-safety, acoustic, and functional interlayer films has continued to grow, driving the entire industry chain towards high performance and high added value.

Key Driving Factors:

The development of the lnterlayer films for automotive laminated glass industry is primarily driven by multiple factors, including automotive industry upgrades, mandatory safety regulations, rising consumer demand, and technological and material innovation. As the automotive industry transforms towards electrification, intelligentization, and high-quality manufacturing, the functional requirements for automotive glass have long surpassed basic safety, trending towards diversified development such as sound insulation, heat insulation, lightweighting, and integration of electronic components (e.g., head-up displays). This directly drives demand for high-performance PVB interlayers. Strict global and Chinese automotive safety regulations are a fundamental driving force, mandating the use of laminated glass structures for windshields, ensuring a stable base for the interlayer market. Modern consumers increasingly prioritize driving comfort, making high-performance interlayers that effectively block noise, ultraviolet rays, and infrared radiation crucial for enhancing the experience. Furthermore, new energy vehicles, aiming to improve driving range, place higher demands on the lightweighting and energy-saving properties of glass. Technological innovation is the core engine for the industry's continued development. The application of new materials and processes has enabled breakthroughs in interlayers in areas such as ultra-thinness, high light transmittance, and multi-layer composites, meeting new functional requirements such as intelligent dimming and heat insulation. Furthermore, the current market for high-end automotive interlayer films still faces a supply gap, and the urgent need for domestic substitution provides clear market space and development opportunities for domestic enterprises.

Main Obstacles:

The development of interlayer films for automotive laminated glass mainly faces multiple obstacles, including material performance, production costs, process compatibility, and industry competition. Regarding material performance, while traditional PVB interlayer films are widely used, their water resistance is poor, and improper edge protection can easily lead to localized delamination, posing challenges to long-term performance stability. Simultaneously, single PVB interlayer films still lack sufficient toughness and high-temperature resistance under extreme conditions, making it difficult to fully meet the higher safety and durability requirements of automotive glass. Although alternative materials such as EVA films have emerged, their tensile strength is generally low, making them difficult to directly apply to high-strength areas such as automotive windshields. In terms of production costs, high-performance interlayer films such as SGP films have higher costs due to the expensive price of their main raw material, saline resin. Float glass and PVB film are the main components of automotive glass costs, with PVB film accounting for approximately 10% to 15% of automotive glass production costs. Although companies maintain stable supply through long-term contracts, controlling the raw material costs of high-end functional interlayer films remains a challenge. Process compatibility is also a major constraint; the interlayer film needs to bond well with the glass under high temperature and pressure. Any uneven thickness or difference in thermal shrinkage stress between the interlayer film and the glass film can lead to uneven deformation in the final product, affecting its appearance and quality. The preparation process of novel multilayer composite interlayer films, involving steps such as plasma treatment, co-extrusion, and electron beam irradiation, is more complex, placing higher demands on production equipment and control precision. Furthermore, the laminated glass industry is highly competitive, requiring companies to continuously improve product quality and develop new products and technologies to maintain competitiveness. In summary, overcoming these obstacles requires collaborative efforts across the industry chain in material innovation, process optimization, and cost control.

Industry Development Opportunities:

The lnterlayer films for automotive laminated glass film industry is experiencing multiple development opportunities, driven by the continued expansion of the new energy vehicle market, increasing consumer demands for driving safety and comfort, and the diversification of product functions brought about by technological innovation. The rapid development of new energy vehicles has placed higher demands on the lightweighting and energy efficiency of automotive glass to improve driving range, directly driving the demand for high-performance PVB interlayer films with heat insulation, sound insulation, and lightweight properties. Meanwhile, the trend towards intelligent vehicles is driving the widespread adoption of smart cockpits and head-up display systems, creating a promising market prospect for wedge-shaped PVB interlayer films suitable for complex curved surfaces and ensuring excellent optical performance, as well as smart interlayer films that can integrate dimming and heating functions. Furthermore, technological advancements are propelling interlayer films from single-layer safety features to multi-functional platforms. The market demand for functional PVB interlayer films with sound insulation, heat insulation, and antibacterial properties is growing at a rate exceeding 20% ​​annually, providing companies with a differentiated competitive track. At the industry chain level, the accelerated process of domestic substitution has opened new market space for domestic companies, especially in the areas of automotive side windows, sunroofs, and high-end functional films, where domestic companies are gradually breaking through technological barriers and entering the high-end supply chain. Globally, increasingly stringent green building and environmental regulations are also driving the interlayer film industry towards more environmentally friendly raw materials and production processes, with sustainable solutions such as bio-based materials becoming the focus of future competition. Overall, industry opportunities lie in the interplay of end-market upgrades, technological integration and innovation, and the reshaping of the supply chain landscape.

The report provides a detailed analysis of the market size, growth potential, and key trends for each segment. Through detailed analysis, industry players can identify profit opportunities, develop strategies for specific customer segments, and allocate resources effectively.

The Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass market is segmented as below:
By Company
Sekisui Chemical
Eastman Chemical
Kuraray
Everlam
Genau Manufacturing
KB PVB
Chang Chung Group
DuLite
HUAKAI
SWM
Jiaxing Willing Lamiglass Material GmbH (W.M.C)
Contra Vision
Haverkamp
Argotec
AG-Tech
Saint-Gobain

Segment by Type
Standard Interlayer Film
Sound Insulation Interlayer Film
Heat Insulation Interlayer Film
Sound and Heat Insulation Interlayer Film

Segment by Application
Passenger Vehicle
Commercial Vehicle

Each chapter of the report provides detailed information for readers to further understand the Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass market:

Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass report, global total market size (valve, volume and price). This chapter also provides the market dynamics, latest developments of the market, the driving factors and restrictive factors of the market, the challenges and risks faced by manufacturers in the industry, and the analysis of relevant policies in the industry. (2021-2032)
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc. (2021-2026)
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass market segments by Type, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different market segments. (2021-2032)
Chapter 4: Provides the analysis of various market segments by Application, covering the market size and development potential of each market segment, to help readers find the blue ocean market in different downstream markets.(2021-2032)
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass in regional level. It provides a quantitative analysis of the market size and development potential of each region and introduces the market development, future development prospects, market space, and market size of each country in the world..(2021-2032)
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Lnterlayer Films for Automotive Laminated Glass in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.(2021-2032)
Chapter 7: Provides profiles of key players, introducing the basic situation of the main companies in the market in detail, including product sales, revenue, price, gross margin, product introduction, recent development, etc. (2021-2026)
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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