En abril de 2026, el volumen de importaciones de vidrio de China se situó en 16 000 toneladas, lo que representa una disminución del 33 % interanual, pero un aumento del 1 % con respecto al mes anterior. Las importaciones acumuladas durante los primeros cuatro meses de 2026 (enero-abril) totalizaron 55 200 toneladas, 13 600 toneladas menos que en el mismo período del año anterior, lo que supone una contracción del 19,72 %.

In 2025, the international glass industry is at a critical juncture of profound transformation. The urgency of addressing global climate change is driving the glass manufacturing industry to accelerate its transformation towards low-carbon and sustainable development, while the rapid development of digital technology is bringing unprecedented innovation opportunities to the industry. According to the Global Glass Manufacturing Market Report, the glass manufacturing market size will reach approximately US$120 billion in 2025, and is projected to grow to US$231.16 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 5.7%.