Solar Control Window Films Market - Historic Data (2019-2024), Global Trends 2025, Growth Forecasts 2037
Solar Control Window Films Market in 2025 is estimated at USD 2.74 billion. The global market size exceeded USD 2.5 billion in 2024 and is poised to expand at a CAGR of more than 12.1%, crossing USD 11.04 billion by 2037. Asia Pacific is forecasted to achieve significant growth, impelled by urbanization and growing demand for electric vehicles.
The market growth is propelled by urge to control infrared light entering through windows. Infrared light is not visible to the human eye however; it could be only felt in the form of heat. Additionally, it is accountable to cause solar heat gain through windows. So, the installment of solar control window films is anticipated to rise. Solar control window films are known for refusing about 96% of infrared light from the sun.
Moreover, solar control window films also reduces the use of air conditioners as these films maintain the room temperature indoors. Hence, the amount that needs to be paid each month for the commercial utility power bills could be significantly decreased. Hence, in order to save energy, there is demand for solar control window films.
Solar Control Window Films Sector: Growth Drivers and Challenges
Growth Drivers
- Growing Construction Activities With the growing construction activities, the demand for solar control windows is also anticipated to boost. The large number of buildings which is estimated to be constructed in the forecasted period is anticipated to make use of solar control window films. This is since, they radiate solar heat but along with this it also gives an aesthetic view to the building.
- Rise in Effects adverse of UV Rays According to the World Health Organization, there were about 15 million cataract-related blindness cases globally, 10% of which may be linked to UV radiation exposure. Moreover, it also has an adverse effect on the furniture in the house since they make them fade. Hence, solar control window film stops practically all of these dangerous UV rays from entering your building through the windows.
- Aid in Preventing Break-Ins Along with filtering dangerous UV rays, there are films that are estimated to act as a security feature for your home. These films are more durable and could shield the valuables from theft and vandalism owing to a heavy-duty polyester compound.
Challenges
- Availability of Alternatives - On the global solar control window films market, the availability of substitutes including solar control glasses is projected to have an adverse impact. To reflect and radiate a significant percentage of the heat from the sun, different types of solar control glasses are produced. Additionally, some glasses let in solar light while blocking solar heat. Also, glare could be controlled with the use of solar control glasses. Due to this, solar control glasses are set to be used instead of solar control window films.
- Lack of Awareness Among People
- High Price of Solar Control Window Films
Solar Control Window Films Market: Key Insights
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Base Year |
2024 |
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Forecast Year |
2025-2037 |
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CAGR |
12.1% |
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Base Year Market Size (2024) |
USD 2.5 billion |
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Forecast Year Market Size (2037) |
USD 11.04 billion |
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Solar Control Window Films Segmentation
Product Type (Clear, Dyed, Vacuum Coated)
The vacuum coated segment is expected to generate the largest revenue by the end of 2037. growing demand for films for automotive, wood coating, and in the construction of residential and commercial buildings. Moreover, growing environmental consciousness and stiffer restrictions in many nations, are also boosting the segment demand.
Technology (Tinted, Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystals, Suspended Particle Device)
The tinted segment is set to have significant growth till 2037. There has been growing interest among people to improve the quality of interior space, which is further set to influence the growth of this segment. Its capacity to retain the temperature in hot and cool situations further contributes to its popularity.
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Solar Control Window Films Industry - Regional Synopsis
APAC Market Statistics
The Asia Pacific solar control window films market is poised to have the highest growth till 2037, backed by growing urbanization in this region. Asia is home to about 2.2 billion people, or 54% of the world's metropolitan population. By 2050, Asia's urban population is anticipated to rise by 50%, adding 1.2 billion people. Hence, with this the construction projects are projected to grow. Moreover, the demand for electric vehicles is flourishing which is estimated to boost the market revenue.
Companies Dominating the Solar Control Window Films Landscape
- 3M
- Company Overview
- Business Strategy
- Key Product Offerings
- Financial Performance
- Key Performance Indicators
- Risk Analysis
- Recent Development
- Regional Presence
- SWOT Analysis
- Saint-Gobain
- Avery Dennison Corporation
- Lintec Corporation
- SOLAR CONTROL FILMS INC
- Solar Screen International SA
- Eastman Chemical Company
- Madico Inc.
- Dexerials Corporation
- Recon Blinds
Recent Developments
- With an emphasis on decarbonization and renewable fuels, 3M is expanding its research and development into cutting-edge technology. 3M is investing in and creating cutting-edge materials for green hydrogen and low-carbon intensity energy separations through cross-functional worldwide teams, 3M Corporate Research, and 3M Ventures, the company's corporate venturing arm.
- The Ceramic Xtreme Plus 70 window tint film was unveiled by Solar Control Films Inc. The film used in the class has few benefits such as UV rejection of more than 99 percent, 70 percent clear visbility, and others.
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- Published Date: Apr 18, 2025
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