Date: 10 April 2006
This new study examines China's economic trends, investment environment, industry development, supply and demand, industry capacity, industry structure, marketing channels and major industry participants. Historical data (1994, 1999 and 2004) and long-term forecasts through 2009 and 2014 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled in the profile directory.
In order to understand the market information, government policy and industry situation, all the research was done in China. Data was collected from the Chinese government publications, Chinese language newspaper and magazines, Chinese chemical industry associations and Chinese flat glass associations, local government's chemical industry bureaus, flat glass industry publications. Interviews with Chinese industry experts, university professors and flat glass producers in China were conducted for this report.
Topics Covered
I. INTRODUCTION
Report Scope and Methodology
Executive Summary
II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT
Economic Outlook
Key Economic Indicators
Population
Industrial Output
Foreign Investment
Foreign Trade
Financial and Tax Regulations
Banking System and Regulations
Foreign Exchange
Taxes, Tariff and Custom Duties
III. FLAT GLASS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
Flat Glass Industry Structure
Market Size
Market Growth Drivers
Flat Glass Industry Capacity
Major Producer Facility Locations, Output and Capacity
Market Share of Key Producers
Potential Entrants
Major Foreign Investments
Technology Development
IV. FLAT GLASS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND
Overview
Demand of Flat Glass by Region
Flat Glass Raw Materials Supply
Silica Sand
Lime and Limestone
Soda Ash
Other Raw Materials
Flat Glass Production and Demand
Raw Flat Glass
Tempered Flat Glass
Laminated Flat Glass
Mirrors
Colored and Tinted Glass
Other Flat Glass Products
Flat Glass Imports and Exports
V. FLAT GLASS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET
Flat Glass Markets Outlook
Construction
Construction Market Trends
Flat Glass Consumption in Construction
Automobiles
Automobile Industry Trends
Flat Glass Consumption in Automobiles
Other Flat Glass Markets
VI. MARKET ENTRY CHANNELS
VII. FLAT GLASS PRODUCER DIRECTORY
China's rapidly increasing demand for flat glass was stimulated by its two-decade high economic growth, especially the continuously rising demand in the automobile and construction markets. It is projected that the Chinese automobile industry will increase its demand for flat glass and will lead the industry in growth. The Chinese construction industry will continue to remain the largest market for flat glass. The total flat glass demand will increase 11.5% annually to 360 million weight cases in the year 2005.
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