Flat Glass Market Research (China)

China's demand for flat glass has grown at a fast pace in the past decade. In the next five years, both production and demand will continue to grow. 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 (1996, 2001 and 2006) and long-term forecasts throught 2011 and 2016 are presented. Major producers in China are profiled.

Contents

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

Distribution System in China
China's Distribution System
Flat Glass Distribution Channels
Market Entry Channels
Exporting to China
Export Market Overview
Chinese Trading Practice
Import Restrictions in China
Technology Licensing
Technology Licensing Overview
Intellectual Property Protection
Joint Venture
Joint Venture Overview
Advantages and Disadvantages
Wholly-Owned Enterprises
Foreign Wholly-Owned Enterprises Overview
Advantages and Disadvantages
Other Market Entry Channels
Setting up Sales Offices
Selling to China Through Attending Trade Fairs
Contacting Chinese Companies
Advertising
Market Entry Strategies
Understanding Differences
Political System Differences
Business Practice Differences
Knowledge of Regulations and Restrictions
Dealing with Central or Local Government

VII. FLAT GLASS PRODUCER DIRECTORY

Flat Glass Producer Profiles and Directory
Distributors, Trading Companies and Plastic Resin Suppliers
Research Institutions and Associations
Major End-Users

LIST OF TABLES

I. INTRODUCTION

Economic Outlook Summary
Flat Glass Supply and Demand Summary

II. BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT

Key Economic Indicators
Population and Labor Force Trends
Industrial Output
Foreign Investment and Loans
Foreign Trade
Key Commodity Exports from China
China's Exports to its Leading Trade Partners
Key Commodity Imports into China
China's Imports from Its Leading Trade Partners

III. FLAT GLASS INDUSTRY ASSESSMENTS
Flat Glass Industry Structure
Market Size
Market Growth Drivers
Flat Glass Industry Capacity
Major Producer Facility Locations
Major Flat Glass Producer Output and Capacities
Market Share of Key Producers
Major Foreign Investments

IV. FLAT GLASS PRODUCTION AND DEMAND

Demand of Flat Glass by Region
Total Flat Glass Production and Demand
Flat Glass Raw Materials Supply
Silica Sand
Lime and Limestone
Soda Ash
Other Raw Materials
Flat Glass Production and Demand
Raw Flat Glass
Key Raw Flat Glass Producers in China
Tempered Flat Glass
Key Tempered Flat Glass Producers in China
Laminated Flat Glass
Key Laminated Flat Glass Producers in China
Mirrors
Colored and Tinted Glass
Other Flat Glass Products
Key Vacuum Glass Producers in China
Key Coating Glass Producers in China
Flat Glass Imports and Exports

V. FLAT GLASS CONSUMPTION BY MARKET

Total Flat Glass Consumption by Market
Construction Market Trends
Flat Glass Consumption in Construction
Total automobiles Production
Major Chinese Automobile Producers
Major Foreign Automobile Producers in China
Flat Glass Consumption in Automobiles
Other Flat Glass Markets

LIST OF CHARTS

Flat Glass Production and Demand Summary
China's GDP and Industrial Output
Population Trends
Industrial Output by Ownership
Foreign Investments and Loans
China's Imports and Exports
Flat Glass Capacity in China
Flat Glass Capacity, Output and Demand
Flat Glass Production
Raw Flat Glass Demand
Tempered Flat Glass Demand
Laminated Flat Glass Production and Demand
Mirrors Demand
Colored and Tinted Glass Demand
Other Flat Glass Demand
Flat Glass Exports and Imports
Flat Glass Demand by Market in 2011