Vietnam is cutting silica sand exports due to diminishing reserves and government restrictions, alarming buyers in Southeast Asia. VRX Silica reports robust offtake demand from customers seeking reliable alternatives, but its Arrowsmith North mine is still months from construction. Near-term supply shortage is expected to push prices upward.
| Product | Region | Incoterm Basis | Price | Last Updated Month |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Float Glass | China | EXW | USD 1,190.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Float Glass | USA | EXW | USD 1,030.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Float Glass | Germany | EXW | USD 830.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Float Glass | Australia | CIF | USD 1,288.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Float Glass | Brazil | CIF | USD 1,362.00/MT | July 2026 |
| Float Glass | China | EXW | USD 1,230.00/MT | June 2026 |
| Float Glass | USA | EXW | USD 1,030.00/MT | June 2026 |
| Float Glass | Germany | EXW | USD 850.00/MT | June 2026 |
| Float Glass | Australia | CIF | USD 1,294.00/MT | June 2026 |
| Float Glass | Brazil | CIF | USD 1,474.21/MT | June 2026 |
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Asia
In China, float glass averaged 1,230.00 USD/MT (EXW) in June'26. The Chinese market remained under pressure during Q2 2026 as weak construction activity, sufficient availability and cautious buying affected producer pricing. Official market monitoring showed the domestic 5/6 mm transparent float glass benchmark declining through the quarter, with prices falling about 6.4% from early April to mid-June. The correction was mainly linked to slower property-related demand and limited improvement in downstream consumption. Excess availability encouraged producers and traders to remain competitive, preventing a sustained recovery despite efforts to balance supply.
Europe
In Germany, float glass averaged 850.00 USD/MT (EXW) in June'26. European float glass markets remained comparatively firm as manufacturers faced higher operating expenses from energy, carbon and production costs. German processed flat-glass producer prices remained ~5% higher year on year in May 2026, showing continued cost support despite cooling from earlier levels. Demand from automotive glazing and construction applications remained uneven, while import competition limited stronger price increases. Producers continued focusing on cost management as energy-intensive operations kept pressure on margins.
North America
In the USA, float glass averaged 1,030.00 USD/MT (EXW) in June'26. North American markets maintained a firmer pricing environment compared with China due to elevated manufacturing costs and energy-related pressures. Flat-glass producer prices remained ~6% higher year on year in May 2026, reflecting continued cost support for domestic suppliers. Energy volatility affected furnace operating expenses, while demand from construction, renovation and automotive applications provided partial support. However, slower activity in some end-use sectors limited stronger market expansion.
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According to Procurement Resource, float glass prices are expected to remain mixed, with supply pressure limiting Asian recovery while energy costs and production expenses continue supporting European and North American markets.
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Asia
In Q1’26, float glass prices witnessed a mixed trend in the Chinese market. The prices were ~13.25 RMB/kg (Spot FD) in January and ~14.11 RMB/kg in March, increasing ~6.52% from January 2026 to March 2026. The prices decreased by ~4.52% from the previous quarter. Prices declined on a quarterly basis due to weak construction demand and cautious procurement from processors. However, the January-to-March rise was supported by improved restocking, firmer spot activity, and better sentiment in glass futures. In India, float glass trends broadly resembled those in China, as demand from construction and real estate remained the main influence, while steady demand from automotive and solar applications offered partial support.
Europe
In Q1’26, float glass prices witnessed a weak-to-stable trend in the European market. Demand was weak from construction. Eurostat reported construction production down 0.2% month-on-month in the euro area in February 2026 and down 1.9% year-on-year. Automotive demand provided some support, as EU new car registrations rose 4% in Q1’26, but this was not enough to fully offset construction weakness. Energy costs and soda ash expenses continued to influence production costs, keeping price declines limited despite subdued building-sector consumption.
North America
In Q1’26, float glass prices witnessed a largely stable trend in the North American market. The market was supported by production-cost pressure from energy, furnace operations, and soda ash-linked input costs. However, construction demand remained uneven, limiting stronger price movement. Demand from automotive replacement glass and commercial building activity provided some support, but buyers remained cautious due to high material and logistics costs.
Glass refers to a non-crystalline, mostly transparent amorphous solid, which has wide applications in technological, practical, and decorative areas. It is used in windowpanes, lamps, automobiles, tableware, and optics. It transmits, reflects and refracts light and these properties of Glass can further be enhanced by cutting and polishing to make optical lenses, prisms, etc. Glass is usually formed by rapid cooling (quenching) of the molten form; but some glasses such as volcanic glass occur naturally.
Architectural glass and windows, Automotive parts, Glass art, Optics, lens, Bottles, Laboratory glassware and tableware
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Glass is basically produced using two primary processes, that is, the float glass process, which is generally utilised to produce sheet glass, and the glassblowing process which is typically utilised to produce bottles and other containers.
Once the desired form of glass is produced, it is generally annealed to remove stresses and enhance its hardness and durability, followed by surface treatments, coatings or lamination to improve the chemical durability and finishing.
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