Chinese Flat Glass Market Analysis

Since a policy of reform and opening up was implemented in China in 1978, especially the advent of the 21st Century, China's glass industry has witnessed rapid development, with the swift progress of the national economy and improvement of people's living standards. Output has been raised significantly, the industrial structure is being optimised, primary success has been crowned in energy conservation and emission reduction and international markets have been expanded continuously. At the same time, marked achievements have been realised relating to the scale, variety and quality of single line flat glass production. This article provides an overview of the flat glass industry in China and assesses market trends.