Saudi Arabia Automotive Safety Glass Market

Saudi Arabia Automotive Safety Glass Market Overview:

The Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market size reached USD 24.13 Million in 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group expects the market to reach USD 43.62 Million by ​2033​, exhibiting a growth rate (CAGR) of 6.80% during ​2025-2033​. Increasing vehicle production and sales, government regulations on vehicle safety standards, and rising consumer awareness about road safety are providing a thrust to the market growth. Furthermore, advancements in automotive technology, growing demand for electric and autonomous vehicles, and expansion of the automotive aftermarket are stimulating the market growth. Apart from this, increasing disposable incomes and the government’s Vision 2030 plan are contributing to the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market share.

Saudi Arabia Automotive Safety Glass Market Trends:

Increasing Automotive Production and Sales

The automotive industry in Saudi Arabia has grown rapidly in recent years. With a rising population and better economic conditions, more people are buying cars. In 2022, Saudi Arabia sports utility vehicle (SUVs) accounted for 57.7% of new car registration, which was a steady increase compared to previous years. This growth is mainly due to factors like urbanization, higher disposable incomes, and a younger population. Moreover, the government’s Vision 2030 plan, which aims to diversify the economy and support domestic manufacturing, is also boosting the automotive sector. As more vehicles are sold and produced, the demand for components like safety glass increases. Since safety is a top priority in vehicles, manufacturers are focusing on ensuring that cars meet safety standards, which means more safety glass is required. This growing production and sales is a major driver accelerating the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market growth.

Government Regulations and Safety Standards

In Saudi Arabia, government policies significantly influence the demand for automotive safety glass. The government has enacted stringent regulations mandating the use of safety glass, including tempered and laminated glass, that are renowned for their strength and durability. The regulations aim to promote the safety of all road users. The government of Saudi Arabia also equates its regulatory requirements to worldwide standards such as those set forth by the United Nations and by the New Car Assessment Program (NCAP). Furthermore, not just new automobiles but even autos in the secondary market have these safety requirements applicable to them. For example, if a vehicle requires repairs, the safety glass for replacement will have to match the necessary criteria. These regulations assist in ensuring that cars are safer, thus putting a demand on high-quality automotive safety glass in Saudi Arabia. This plays a significant role in propelling the market.

Rising Awareness About Road Safety

There has been a growing focus on road safety in Saudi Arabia, and this has increased demand for better safety features in vehicles, including high-quality safety glass. Every year, thousands of traffic accidents are reported, making road safety a key concern for the public. As a result, more people are looking for vehicles that have advanced safety features to protect themselves and their families. This includes better safety glass, such as laminated glass for windshields and soundproof glass for comfort. In addition to this, the Saudi government and other organizations have been running campaigns to raise awareness about the importance of vehicle safety, which is creating a positive market outlook. In 2024, Saudi Arabia's General Department of Traffic implemented advanced security plans and monitoring strategies to enhance road safety. These efforts led to a 50% reduction in traffic accident fatalities.

Saudi Arabia Automotive Safety Glass Market Segmentation:

IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the market, along with forecasts at the country and regional levels for ​2025-2033​. Our report has categorized the market based on glass type, material type, vehicle type, application, technology, and end-user.

Glass Type Insights:

• Laminated Glass
• Tempered Glass
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the glass type. This includes laminated glass, tempered glass, and others.

Material Type Insights:

• IR PVB
• Metal Coated Glass
• Tinted Glass
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the material type have also been provided in the report. This includes IR PVB, metal coated glass, tinted glass, and others.

Vehicle Type Insights:

• Passenger Cars
• Light Commercial Vehicles
• Trucks
• Buses
• Others

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the vehicle type. This includes passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, trucks, buses, and others.

Application Insights:

• Windshield
• Sidelite
• Backlite
• Rear Quarter Glass
• Sideview Mirror
• Rearview Mirror
• Others

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the application have also been provided in the report. This includes windshield, sidelite, backlite, rear quarter glass, sideview mirror, rearview mirror, and others.

Technology Insights:

• Active Smart Glass
  • Suspended Particle Glass
  • Electrochromic Glass
  • Liquid Crystal Glass
• Passive Glass
  • Thermochromic
  • Photochromic

The report has provided a detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the technology. This includes active smart glass (suspended particle glass, electrochromic glass, and liquid crystal glass) and passive glass (thermochromic and photochromic).

End-User Insights:

• OEMs
• Aftermarket Suppliers

A detailed breakup and analysis of the market based on the end-user have also been provided in the report. This includes OEMs and aftermarket suppliers.

Regional Insights:

• Northern and Central Region
• Western Region
• Eastern Region
• Southern Region

The report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of all the major regional markets, which include Northern and Central Region, Western Region, Eastern Region, and Southern Region.

Competitive Landscape:

The market research report has also provided a comprehensive analysis of the competitive landscape. Competitive analysis such as market structure, key player positioning, top winning strategies, competitive dashboard, and company evaluation quadrant has been covered in the report. Also, detailed profiles of all major companies have been provided.

Saudi Arabia Automotive Safety Glass Market News:

• In 2025, Ceer, Saudi Arabia’s first EV brand, partnered with Isoclima to develop the world's largest windshields made from next-generation glass for flagship EV models, enhancing visibility, solar management, and noise reduction.
• In 2024, Zoujaj extended a non-binding MoU with Saudi Arabian Glass Company to explore a potential acquisition or merger, aiming to strengthen their position in the automotive glass market.

Saudi Arabia Automotive Safety Glass Market Report Coverage:

Key Questions Answered in This Report:

• How has the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market performed so far and how will it perform in the coming years?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market on the basis of glass type?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market on the basis of material type?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market on the basis of vehicle type?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market on the basis of application?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market on the basis of technology?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market on the basis of end-user?
• What is the breakup of the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market on the basis of region?
• What are the various stages in the value chain of the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market? 
• What are the key driving factors and challenges in the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market?
• What is the structure of the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market and who are the key players?
• What is the degree of competition in the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market? 

Key Benefits for Stakeholders:

• IMARC’s industry report offers a comprehensive quantitative analysis of various market segments, historical and current market trends, market forecasts, and dynamics of the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market from 2019-2033.
• The research report provides the latest information on the market drivers, challenges, and opportunities in the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass market.
• Porter's five forces analysis assist stakeholders in assessing the impact of new entrants, competitive rivalry, supplier power, buyer power, and the threat of substitution. It helps stakeholders to analyze the level of competition within the Saudi Arabia automotive safety glass industry and its attractiveness.
• Competitive landscape allows stakeholders to understand their competitive environment and provides an insight into the current positions of key players in the market.