There has been no new float line set up in the last two years (after 2019). But it also meant prices soared to all-time highs. This gap of glass in the market meant manufacturers were unable to meet the demand. But after the lockdown was eased, demand of glasses in various segments have increased tremendously.īut since the production capacity remained unchanged, the gap between demand and supply widened. Glass Bulletin conducted a survey on this current situation of glass shortage among glass manufacturers, dealers, glass processors, wholesalers and retailers to understand what they think about it and also sought their feedback and suggestions to overcome the same.ĭuring the lockdown last year, glass companies were breaking glass and recycling it to keep their furnaces running and also avoid surplus stock in their warehouses.

India’s glass industry is going through a very difficult time as the country looks to comes out of the shadow of the COVID-19 pandemic.Īmid a number of uncertainties, the glass industry of India also faces a historical shortage of flat glass in the market, especially clear float glass. Demand-Supply Gap Soars, Prices Hit All-Time Highs Processors Wary As No Solution In Sight

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