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Synopsis
The global market for Precision Glass Molding was estimated to be worth US$ 1824 million in 2024 and is forecast to a readjusted size of US$ 2570 million by 2031 with a CAGR of 5.0% during the forecast period 2025-2031.
This report provides a comprehensive assessment of recent tariff adjustments and international strategic countermeasures on Precision Glass Molding cross-border industrial footprints, capital allocation patterns, regional economic interdependencies, and supply chain reconfigurations.
Precision glass molding is a kind of high precision optical component processing technology, it is to soften the glass into a high precision mold, under the conditions of heating and pressure and no oxygen, a one-time direct molding to meet the requirements of the use of optical parts.
The Precision Glass Molding (PGM) market is a niche yet growing segment within the optics manufacturing industry, driven by increasing demand for high-performance optical components in industries such as consumer electronics, automotive, defense, and healthcare. Precision glass molding is a process by which optical-grade glass is heated and pressed into complex, high-precision lens shapes using a mold, without the need for grinding or polishing. This method allows for cost-effective, high-volume production of complex aspherical lenses with excellent optical performance and tight tolerances. As devices like smartphones, AR/VR headsets, automotive sensors, and medical equipment become smaller and more complex, there is a growing need for compact, high-precision optical elements. PGM offers a viable solution for producing small, intricate lenses at scale with consistent quality. The automotive industry is increasingly integrating cameras, LiDAR, and night-vision systems into vehicles. These systems require durable, temperature-resistant optics, which molded glass lenses can provide better than plastic alternatives. Aspherical lenses offer reduced aberration and better image quality in compact systems. PGM enables the efficient mass production of aspherical lenses at a lower cost than traditional polishing methods. Precision glass molding is a fully automated process, offering significant labor and cost savings compared to conventional optical fabrication, which involves multiple manual grinding and polishing steps. Asia-Pacific dominates the market due to the concentration of electronics and optics manufacturers in countries like China, Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan. These regions benefit from strong supply chains and technological expertise. North America and Europe are seeing increased adoption of PGM in high-end automotive systems and medical imaging, supported by investments in research and development.
This report aims to provide a comprehensive presentation of the global market for Precision Glass Molding, focusing on the total sales volume, sales revenue, price, key companies market share and ranking, together with an analysis of Precision Glass Molding by region & country, by Type, and by Application.
The Precision Glass Molding market size, estimations, and forecasts are provided in terms of sales volume (Million Pieces) and sales revenue ($ millions), considering 2024 as the base year, with history and forecast data for the period from 2020 to 2031. With both quantitative and qualitative analysis, to help readers develop business/growth strategies, assess the market competitive situation, analyze their position in the current marketplace, and make informed business decisions regarding Precision Glass Molding.
Market Segmentation
By Company
HOYA
AGC
Panasonic
Canon
Nikon
Kyocera
Alps
Asia Optical Co. Inc.
Kinko Optical Co.,Ltd.
Calin
Jiangxi Union Electronics Co., Ltd.
Ricoh
LightPath
Lante Optics
Segment by Type
Diameter Less than 10mm
Diameter 10-40mm
Diameter More than 40mm
Segment by Application
Digital Cameras
Automotive
Others
By Region
North America
United States
Canada
Asia-Pacific
China
Japan
South Korea
Southeast Asia
India
Australia
Rest of Asia-Pacific
Europe
Germany
France
U.K.
Italy
Netherlands
Nordic Countries
Rest of Europe
Latin America
Mexico
Brazil
Rest of Latin America
Middle East & Africa
Turkey
Saudi Arabia
UAE
Rest of MEA
Chapter Outline
Chapter 1: Introduces the report scope of the report, global total market size (value, 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.
Chapter 2: Detailed analysis of Precision Glass Molding manufacturers competitive landscape, price, sales and revenue market share, latest development plan, merger, and acquisition information, etc.
Chapter 3: Provides the analysis of various 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.
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.
Chapter 5: Sales, revenue of Precision Glass Molding 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.
Chapter 6: Sales, revenue of Precision Glass Molding in country level. It provides sigmate data by Type, and by Application for each country/region.
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.
Chapter 8: Analysis of industrial chain, including the upstream and downstream of the industry.
Chapter 9: Conclusion.

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