The Middle East and Africa smart glass market is estimated to attain US$0.229 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 11.09% from US$0.125 billion in 2025.
Smart glass is a form of glass that can change its state with the introduction of electricity. These glasses are also known as switchable glasses. The smart glasses offer their application across multiple industries, which include automotive, construction & infrastructure, and aerospace among many others. The smart glass can switch between being completely transparent to opaque. These glasses help reduce the facilities' energy cost, and can also control the inflow of sunlight.
The growth of the construction sector in the region is among the key factors boosting the growth of the smart glass demand during the forecasted timeline.
The Middle East and Africa region is among the fastest-growing architectural sectors in the global market. The Council on Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat in its report stated that in Dubai and Doha, the completion of skyscrapers was among the largest. The agency stated that in Dubai, a total of 11 skyscrapers were completed in 2023, whereas about 5 were completed in Doha.
A major factor propelling the growth of smart glass in the Middle East and African region is the increasing production of automotives during the past few years. In the automotives sector, smart glass offers a key application. Smart glasses are majorly used as an optimum alternative for traditional glasses, which are installed in the sunroofs and windows. The smart glasses help in controlling the inflow of lights into vehicles. The increasing production of automotives in the region is expected to boost the demand for smart glass in the region.
Africa is among the fastest-growing automotives producing regions in the global market. The International Organization of Motor Vehicle Manufacturers in its report stated that between 2021 and 2023, automotives production in the African region witnessed a growth of 29%. The association further stated that in South Africa, the total production of automotives in 2021 was recorded at 499.087 thousand, which increased to 555.889 thousand in 2022, and 633.337 thousand in 2023. Similarly, in Morocco, the total production of automotives in 2021 was recorded at 403.007 thousand, which surged to 464.864 thousand in 2022. In 2023, the total production of automotives in Morocco was recorded at 535.825 thousand.
Middle East and Africa are witnessing an increasing demand due to the use of sunroof glass is expected to drive growth in the automotive glass industry as it becomes increasingly available in high-end vehicles. Sunroof installation is no longer limited to the luxury automobile category; car manufacturers such as Honda and Toyota have extended it to other segments as well. Vehicle design innovations have also led to an increase in windshield and side window sizes, further contributing to the overall growth of the sector.
Smart glass has been touted as the wave of the future in the automobile industry. Most of the research done is focused on the development and making smart glass user-friendly for the mainstream vehicles. It can be used to offer head-up displays in cars, similar to the glass cockpit of helos. It improves access to manage all controls, thereby adding to the ambience of the vehicle. This has also increased the sales of automotive in the Middle Eastern region, for instance, motor Vehicle Sales in the United Arab Emirates increased by 24.9% in December 2023, up from 9.9% the previous year.
The Middle East and Africa smart glass market, by technology, is divided into thermochromic glass, suspended particle device (SPD) glass, electrochromic glass, liquid crystal glass, photochromic glass, and others. The suspended particle device (SPD) glass category is forecasted to attain a greater market share.
The Middle East and Africa smart glass market, by application, is divided into automotive, power generation, consumer electronics, transportation, architecture & construction, and others. The architecture & construction category is forecasted to attain a greater market share.
The Middle East and Africa smart glass market, by country, is segmented into regions including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Israel, and others. Saudi Arabia is expected to witness massive growth during the forecasted time period.
The market leaders for the Middle East And Africa Smart Glass Market are SmartGlass International Limited (Diamond Switchable Glass ltd.), Glasstech, Dream Glass Group, SmartGlass, Emirates Float Glass LLC, Obeikan Glass Company, Gauzy Ltd. and Entities, and Nippon Sheet Glass Co., Ltd . The key players in the market implement growth strategies such as product launches, mergers, acquisitions, etc. to gain a competitive advantage over their competitors. For Instance,
| Report Metric | Details |
| Middle East and Africa Smart Glass Market Size in 2025 | US$0.125 billion |
| Middle East and Africa Smart Glass Market Size in 2030 | US$0.229 billion |
| Growth Rate | CAGR of 11.09% |
| Study Period | 2020 to 2030 |
| Historical Data | 2020 to 2023 |
| Base Year | 2024 |
| Forecast Period | 2025 – 2030 |
| Forecast Unit (Value) | USD Billion |
| Segmentation |
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| Geographical Segmentation | Saudi Arabia, The United Arab Emirates, Israel, Others |
| List of Major Companies in the Middle East and Africa Smart Glass Market | |
| Customization Scope | Free report customization with purchase |
The Middle East and Africa Smart Glass Market is analyzed into the following segments: