China - Glass Fibres and Glass Fibre Articles - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Glass Fibre and Article Prices in China

China Glass Fibre and Article Export Price in September 2022

In September 2022, the glass fibre and article price stood at $1,890 per ton (FOB, China), surging by 5.3% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to September 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.6%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in April 2022 when the average export price increased by 10% against the previous month. The export price peaked in September 2022.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In September 2022, the country with the highest price was Vietnam ($3,440 per ton), while the average price for exports to Saudi Arabia ($930 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Russia (+7.2%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

China Glass Fibre and Article Export Prices by Type

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major types of exported product. In September 2022, the product with the highest price was voiles, webs, mats and other articles of glass fibers ($4,906 per ton), while the average price for exports of glass fibre filaments, rovings, chopped strands, and staple glass fibre articles stood at $1,114 per ton.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for the following types: glass fiber (+2.0%), while the prices for the other product experienced mixed trend patterns.

China Glass Fibre and Article Exports

For the fourth consecutive month, China recorded decline in overseas shipments of glass fibres and glass fibre articles, which decreased by -13.7% to 74K tons in September 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 37% against the previous month. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 154K tons. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, glass fibre and article exports shrank to $139M (IndexBox estimates) in September 2022. Overall, exports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in March 2022 with an increase of 33% month-to-month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $233M. From April 2022 to September 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

China Glass Fibre and Article Exports by Type

Glass fibre filaments, rovings, chopped strands, and staple glass fibre articles (59K tons) was the largest type of glass fibre and article exported from China, accounting for a 80% share of total exports. Moreover, glass fibre filaments, rovings, chopped strands, and staple glass fibre articles exceeded the volume of the second product type, voiles, webs, mats and other articles of glass fibers (15K tons), fourfold.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the average monthly growth rate of the volume of export of glass fibre filaments, rovings, chopped strands, and staple glass fibre articles totaled -7.1%.

In value terms, the most traded types of glass fibres and glass fibre articles in China were voiles, webs, mats and other articles of glass fibers ($74M) and glass fibre filaments, rovings, chopped strands, and staple glass fibre articles ($65M).

In terms of the main product categories, glass fiber, with a CAGR of -2.0%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review.

China Glass Fibre and Article Exports by Country

India (9.8K tons), South Korea (8.9K tons) and the United States (8.6K tons) were the main destinations of glass fibre and article exports from China, with a combined 37% share of total exports.

From January 2022 to September 2022, the biggest increases were in India (with a CAGR of +1.5%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($16M), India ($14M) and South Korea ($14M) constituted the largest markets for glass fibre and article exported from China worldwide, together comprising 31% of total exports.

India, with a CAGR of +0.4%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of exports, among the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the market for glass fibre and article in China. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

  • Prodcom 23141110 - Glass fibre threads cut into lengths of at least 3 mm but . .50 mm (chopped strands)
  • Prodcom 23141130 - Glass fibre filaments (including rovings)
  • Prodcom 23141150 - Slivers, yarns and chopped strands of filaments of glass fibres (excluding glass fibre threads cut into lengths of at least 3 mm but . .50 mm)
  • Prodcom 23141170 - Staple glass fibre articles
  • Prodcom 23141210 -
  • Prodcom 23141230 -
  • Prodcom 23141250 - Non-woven glass fibre webs, felts, mattresses and boards
  • Prodcom 23141293 -
  • Prodcom 23141295 -
  • Prodcom 23141299 -
  • Prodcom 13204600 - Woven fabrics of glass fibre (including narrow fabrics, glass wool)

Country coverage:

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in China
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
  5. 5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
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    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
  7. 7. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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