In April 2026, China's glass import volume stood at 16,000 tons, representing a 33% decrease year-on-year (YoY) but a 1% increase month-on-month (MoM). Cumulative imports for the first four months of 2026 (January–April) totaled 55,200 tons, down by 13,600 tons compared to the same period last year, marking a 19.72% contraction.

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%.