Glass Production: China vs World 2025 (Latest Data & Historical Trends)
Flat glass production comparison. China produces 55%+ of global glass.
Quick Answer
China produced 92 million tonnes of glass in 2025, 59.4% of global output. From 21.2% in 2000, China dominates flat glass manufacturing. China produces nearly 60% of global glass. Data from USGS covers 2000-2025.
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Data table
Data table
Showing all 4 observations from 2000 to 2025.
| Period | China | World total | World minus china | China share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 18 | 85 | 67 | 21.2 |
| 2010 | 45 | 110 | 65 | 40.9 |
| 2020 | 85 | 145 | 60 | 58.6 |
| 2025 | 92 | 155 | 63 | 59.4 |
About This Dataset
Flat glass production comparison. China produces 55%+ of global glass.
The latest row (2025) reports China: 92 Million Tonnes and world total: 155 Million Tonnes. The dataset spans 4 data points from 2000 to 2025, updated yearly.
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Citation Format:
China Data Portal (2026). Glass Production: China vs World. Retrieved from https://chinadata.live/data/glass-production-china-vs-world/
Primary Source:
USGS, Statista
Data as of:
2025
API Access:
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What does the Glass Production: China vs World dataset report for 2025?
The latest row (2025) reports China: 92 Million Tonnes and world total: 155 Million Tonnes. This dataset includes 4 data points covering 2000 to 2025.
Where does Glass Production: China vs World data come from?
Glass Production: China vs World data is sourced from USGS, Statista and structured by China Data Portal for charting, CSV download, and API access.
Where can I download Glass Production: China vs World data?
You can download Glass Production: China vs World data from China Data Portal via our free API at https://chinadata.live/api/v2/data/glass-production-china-vs-world. Data is available in JSON and CSV formats.
What is the data range for Glass Production: China vs World?
The Glass Production: China vs World dataset covers 2000 to 2025, with 4 data points. Data source: USGS, Statista.