Flat Glass announced Thursday that it had increased its profit forecast for the first half of the year. The company now estimates a net profit increase of between 152% and 172%, resulting in expected earnings of RMB 1.16 to RMB 1.26 billion ($180 to $190 million). The company attributed the improved forecast to greater production capacity as well as more market demand in the past six months.
Kibing Group, another major glass supplier, also released its estimated H1 results this week. The presumed net profit will be RMB 2.1 to RMB 2.3 billion ($320 to $350 million), with a year-on-year increase of 316%-360%.
China South Glass (CSG) issued its preliminary H1 report on Tuesday showing an estimated year-on-year net profit to between RMB 1.3 and 1.43 billion ($200 and $220 million) — an increase of 233% to 265%. CSG said the performance was due to high glass prices in the first quarter and increasing market demand for PV glass.
According to data from PV InfoLink, the price of PV glass rose from RMB 24 per square meter in July 2020 to around RMB 45 per square meter in December and January 2021. Since March, the price has rapidly dropped, almost returning this week to July 2020 levels.
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