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.
TABLE OF 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
