[Float Glass Analysis] China - Empty Chairs And Empty Tables - Where Has All The Float Glass Gone?

China is the world's number 1 producer of float glass, accounting for 55% of the world's production capacity. As of June 2016, there were 296 float lines available in China. Of this 226 lines were in operation with a total capacity of 150,179/tpd. Those who have been importing float glass from China for the last few months will have noticed a phenomenon of unusually strong demand from China's domestic market. This article takes a closer look at the dramatic changes China's float glass industry.