The Russian glass market is on the verge of big changes, due to a forthcoming expansion of Chinese producers and the reduction of activities of Western producers, caused by sanctions recently imposed on Russia by the EU and the USA. This article reports how these recent sanctions on Russia may have a detrimental impact on Western glass manufacturing with sites in the country. The decline of investment by Western producers in Russia may result in the expansion of Chinese glass producers in the country.
Origin
Freelance Reporter
Journal Title
Glass International June 2014 24
Sector
General
Class
G 4240