Mexico Automotive Aftermarket Glass Market Outlook

mexico is one of the largest automotive aftermarket glass markets in the world with high demand for quality automotive glass to meet the increasing consumer reliance on vehicles for basic and long-distance transportation. this market outlook covers the upcoming period starting from 2018 till 2032. in the mexican automotive aftermarket glass market, various types and styles of automotive glass including windshields (laminated, tempered), windows (toughened, laminated, slide & tilt, quarter & backlight) and sunroofs are high in demand from both oems and aftermarket customers. the rising standard of living has boosted the demand for luxury vehicles that are equipped with premium automotive glass such as head-up-display, smart windows and panoramic sunroofs which require advanced manufacturing technologies and skilled labor. this has also created new opportunities and commercial strategies for automotive glass providers to grow their business in the mexican market. in mexico, significant investments have been made in research and development to promote technological progress towards producing more efficient, cost-effective and high-performance automotive glass. mexico has also made good progress in the implementation of innovative glass coatings and materials which increase its durability and visibility. this has been critical in bringing down the costs of aftermarket glass and making it more accessible to the average customer. another factor that is driving the demand in the mexican automotive aftermarket glass market is the increasing international trade. mexico is quickly becoming a hub for regional export of automotive components and assembly, as well as replacement auto glass parts and kits from companies in japan and europe. this has made it easier for automotive glass producers to source their materials from abroad and minimise costs related to quality assurance and production line retrofitment. in the next 15 years, industrial automation and increasing adoption of telematics and connected car systems in mexico will help shape the future of the automotive aftermarket glass market. due to the growing number of cyclist fatalities, there is also an urgent need to increase the adoption of laminated glass for windshields and windows to enhance the safety of all road users.