Core Insights - The Chinese borosilicate glass industry is primarily focused on the midstream manufacturing segment, with key applications in medical institutions and pharmaceutical logistics [1][2]. Industry Overview - The upstream raw materials for the borosilicate glass industry include quartz sand, borax, cullet, calcite, and feldspar, with major production equipment being muffle furnaces and draw machines [1]. - Key upstream suppliers include quartz sand leader Quartz Corporation and international institutions like Corning for glass raw materials [2]. Regional Distribution - The borosilicate glass industry is concentrated in the eastern coastal regions of China, particularly in Jiangsu Province, indicating a regional heat map of production [6]. Company Performance - In 2024, Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass and Zhengchuan Co. have nearly 100% sales rates, while Linuo Pharmaceutical's sales rate is below 90% [8]. - Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass has a high overall business gross margin, while Linuo Pharmaceutical and Zhengchuan Co. have gross margins around 22%-23% [8]. Company Developments - Shandong Pharmaceutical Glass plans to achieve an annual production capacity of 2.4-2.5 billion borosilicate molded bottles by mid-2025, with an expected total capacity exceeding 5 billion by the end of 2025 [10]. - Linuo Pharmaceutical announced the acquisition of a 51% stake in an Egyptian pharmaceutical glass manufacturer, aiming to establish a production base in North Africa [10]. - Qibin Group is set to start trial production of two 50 tons/day borosilicate pharmaceutical glass tube production lines in Luzhou, Sichuan, by October 2024 [10]. - Weigao Co. aims to increase its pre-filled syringe production capacity from 800 million units in 2023 to 1.2 billion units by 2025, targeting a global market share of 35% [10]. - Zhengchuan Co. plans to launch a 300 million unit pre-filled syringe production line in early 2025, with a second phase project to start by the end of 2025 [10].