Glass Substrate for Hard Disk Drives Market was valued at 810 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 490 million by 2032, at a CAGR of -6.2% during the forecast period
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• The global Glass Substrate for Hard Disk Drives Market was valued at 810 million in 2024 and is projected to reach US$ 490 million by 2032, at a CAGR of -6.2% during the forecast period.
• Glass substrates are critical components used as recording media in hard disk drives (HDDs). These substrates offer superior vibration and shock resistance compared to traditional aluminum substrates, while maintaining structural integrity even at reduced thicknesses. This enables higher storage density and increased capacity in modern HDD designs.
By Type:
• The market is segmented based on type into:
• 2.5 inch
• Subtypes: Standard thickness, Ultra-thin variants
• 3.5 inch
• Subtypes: Enterprise-grade, High-capacity variants
By Application:
• The market is segmented based on application into:
• Data Center
• Enterprise Storage Solutions
• PCs and Consumer Electronics
• Subtypes: Laptops, Gaming consoles, External storage devices
Key Players:
• HOYA Corporation (Japan) – The sole manufacturer of glass substrates for HDDs globally
• Western Digital (U.S.) – Major HDD manufacturer utilizing glass substrates
• Seagate Technology (Ireland) – Key consumer of glass substrates for enterprise HDDs
• Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (Japan) –Significant player in the HDD ecosystem
• Showa Denko Materials (Japan) – Supplier of aluminum substrates competing with glass solutions
