Core Insights - The Chinese glass fiber industry is experiencing fluctuations in both import and export volumes, with total import and export value exceeding $4 billion in 2022, decreasing to $3.42 billion in 2023, and projected to increase to $3.7 billion in 2024, reflecting an 8.4% year-on-year growth [1] - In 2024, China's glass fiber export volume is expected to reach a record high of 2.022 million tons, marking a 12.5% increase compared to previous years [2] - The import volume of glass fiber products has shown a declining trend, with a 12.31% decrease in 2024 and a 3.3% decrease in the first nine months of 2025 [7] Export Analysis - The export structure indicates that in the first nine months of 2025, the largest share of export value comes from prepregs and other products, accounting for 33%, followed by woven fabrics at 25% [5] - Cumulatively, the export volume of glass fiber and products in the first nine months of 2025 was 1.479 million tons, reflecting a 4.5% year-on-year decline [2] Import Analysis - The import structure shows that in the first nine months of 2025, the highest import value shares were from prepregs and other products at 55%, and commodity yarn products at 36%, with other products accounting for less than 5% [8] - The cumulative import volume of glass fiber and products in 2024 was 103,000 tons, with a continued decline observed in 2025 [7] Summary of Trade - Overall, the Chinese glass fiber industry is witnessing a decline in import volumes while export volumes are showing a fluctuating upward trend. The total import and export value reached $2.99 billion in the first nine months of 2025, representing a 9.6% increase [9]