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Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry Core Insights - The overall market for float glass has shown a mixed performance, with a decrease in total inventory levels across various regions, indicating a potential supply-demand balance [1][5] - The average price of float glass in China is reported at 1403.79 yuan per ton, reflecting a slight decrease of 0.59% from the previous week [5] - The production capacity remains stable, with 288 float glass production lines in operation, maintaining a daily melting capacity of 159,665 tons [1] Summary by Sections Regional Performance - In the North China region, transaction volumes have increased, leading to a further decline in float glass inventory to a low level, with total inventory around 430,000 weight boxes [1] - The East China region has seen decent transaction performance, primarily driven by downstream demand, although some areas are experiencing a slowdown due to external supply influences [1] - In Central China, processing plants are actively purchasing materials, contributing to a positive market sentiment and reducing overall inventory levels [1] - The South China region is primarily focused on replenishing stocks during a busy work period, which supports demand for float glass [1] Inventory and Production - As of the latest report, the total inventory of float glass in key monitored provinces is 4,113 million weight boxes, a decrease of 175 million weight boxes or 4.08% from the previous week [15] - The production output for the week is reported at 1,233.77 million weight boxes, with a consumption rate of 1,408.77 million weight boxes, resulting in a production-sales ratio of 114.18% [15] - The report indicates that the overall production capacity remains unchanged, with no new production line changes reported for the month [1] Price Trends - The report notes a continued decline in national cement prices, with a decrease of 0.8% week-on-week, particularly in regions like Zhejiang, Shandong, Guangdong, Sichuan, and Chongqing [25] - The average cement output rate in key regions is reported at 44%, indicating stable demand during the final construction phase of projects [25] Market Outlook - The report suggests that the market is approaching the end of the rush for construction, with a potential decline in demand for raw materials as winter storage policies are introduced [1] - The sustainability of speculative inventory demand remains uncertain, with expectations that corporate inventory levels will continue to decrease but with limited room for further decline [1]