According to a median projection in October 2025, China's GDP was expected to grow by *** percent in 2025. In the first quarter of 2020, the second-largest economy recorded the first contraction in decades due to the epidemic.  A root-to-branch shutdown of factories To curb the spread of the virus, the Chinese government imposed a lockdown in Wuhan, the epicenter, and other cities in Hubei province on January 23, 2020. A strict nationwide lockdown soon followed. Many factories remained closed in February, resulting in a plunge in manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI). The shutdown of the “world’s factory” had severely disrupted global supply chains, especially automobile production. In March 2020, very few industrial sectors reported positive production growth.  The pharmaceuticals sector recorded a production increase, which was mainly driven by the global demand for vital medical supplies. China had exported over seven billion yuan worth of face masks. Ripple effects on global tourism Apart from the manufacturing industry, the prolonged closures of business had caused significant losses in various sectors in China. The travel and tourism sector was massively affected by a drastic decline in flight ticket sales  and hotel occupancy rates. The domestic tourism market expects a loss of 20 percent in revenues for 2020. Industry experts predicted that the global travel and tourism industry could lose about *** trillion U.S. dollars in that year. 

China's steel industry sees a 6.9% production decline in May 2025 amid restructuring efforts, with financial gains but decreasing output.

Fisheries catch is determined by a complex combination of biological and industrial factors. In this study, using data from the online database Sea Around Us from 1950 to 2018, the risk of fisheries collapse was assessed for the three large marine ecosystems (LMEs) around China by analyzing the carbon transfer efficiency, mean trophic level, and mean maximum length of fisheries catch and expansion factor. In addition, these were compared with the corresponding values for other LMEs, especially the Humboldt Current and the North Sea LMEs, which experienced fisheries collapse.Our results revealed high carbon transfer efficiencies in LMEs around China, suggesting large fishing efforts compared with LMEs with similar primary production. Although marine fish landings did not decline significantly, they were maintained by potential resources associated with offshore and deep expansion and fishing of lower–trophic-level species and juvenile fish. However, the potential resources have been largely consumed in the East China Sea and South China Sea LMEs, where the ratio of the primary production required to sustain catches to the total primary production (%PPR) was greater than 50%. In contrast, this ratio in the Yellow Sea LME was lower; however, this value was still higher than the sustainable ratio in the Humboldt Current LME. Without proper fisheries management, the three fisheries around China are likely to collapse, as observed in case of the North Sea LME in the 1970s.

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Analysis of China's grain market from 2024-2035: Consumption volume to grow at +0.9% CAGR reaching 743M tons, while market value declines at -5.9% CAGR to $468.4B. Covers production, imports, exports and key grain types including maize, rice and wheat.

In December 2023, approximately *** million passenger cars and ******* commercial vehicles were sold in China, an increase compared to the previous month. Automobile demand in China China is home to the world’s largest market for automobile sales. Despite the recent decline in passenger car sales in China during the COVID-19 pandemic, the market bounced back and in 2023, the sales exceeded ** million units, making it the highest figure in the past years. Chinese car manufacturers China’s automobile market used to be dominated by international car manufacturers until recently. In 2021, Chinese manufactured vehicles had a market share of about **** percent in the Chinese vehicle market, followed by German vehicles and Japanese vehicles. The leading passenger car manufacturer is FAW-Volkswagen, which reported sales of about *** million vehicles in the same period.

China's fructose market shows mixed trends with declining domestic production but surging imports, projected to reach 2.8M tons valued at $3B by 2035. Analysis covers consumption patterns, trade dynamics, and price movements in the fructose sector.

Primark is one of the first brands that come to mind in fast fashion. An Ireland-based retailer of value clothing, Primark operates in 14 countries and owns around 400 stores worldwide, concentrated mostly in the United Kingdom (UK). Supplier transparency in fast fashion Primark’s global supply network became prominent in 2013 with the collapse of the Rana Plaza building, a garment supplier factory for Primark. Since then, more attention has been given to the health and safety and labour conditions of third-party suppliers for fast fashion companies, and Primark is one of the many other retailers that have become more transparent about their global sourcing practices. According to data published on the retailer’s website, Primark worked with 407 factories in China as of October 2024. In Bangladesh, there were 132 factories supplying clothing and accessories for the company. Producing and selling more According to a study in 2023 looking at the leading European apparel retailers worldwide in 2021 by retail sales, Primark was one of the top performers. The company ranked ninth, behind sportswear giant Adidas and ahead of German footwear retailer, Deichmann.

China's main stock market index, the SHANGHAI, fell to 3898 points on December 2, 2025, losing 0.42% from the previous session. Over the past month, the index has declined 1.98%, though it remains 15.36% higher than a year ago, according to trading on a contract for difference (CFD) that tracks this benchmark index from China. China Shanghai Composite Stock Market Index - values, historical data, forecasts and news - updated on December of 2025.

Analysis of China's bromides, iodides and oxides market showing 2024 consumption decline but forecasted growth to 101K tons by 2035. Covers production surge, import collapse, and export trends with key trading partners and price movements.

Analysis of China's acrylic acid esters market showing a 50% consumption drop in 2024 but forecasting modest growth to 107K tons ($197M) by 2035, with detailed production, import, and export trends.

Analysis of China's stone polishing machine market showing dramatic 2024 consumption decline but forecasted growth through 2035, with production remaining stable and strong export expansion to international markets.

Analysis of China's plum and sloe market from 2024-2035, covering consumption trends, production data, import/export statistics, and market forecasts showing volume growth to 7.1M tons despite value decline to $8B.

Analysis of China's imines market showing a dramatic 2024 consumption drop but forecast for steady growth to 2035, with production stable and a major shift to becoming a net exporter driven by high-value imports and bulk exports.

Analysis of China's photographic paper market: consumption rebounds in 2024 after years of decline, while production and exports surge. Forecasts project a CAGR of +4.7% in volume to 2035.

Aston Martin forecasts deeper losses due to US tariff quotas, weakness in key markets like China and North America, and broader economic headwinds, causing significant stock decline.

High Curvature Cover Glass Market Outlook

According to our latest research, the Global High Curvature Cover Glass market size was valued at $1.8 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $6.2 billion by 2033, expanding at a CAGR of 14.7% during 2024–2033. The rapid proliferation of next-generation consumer electronics, particularly smartphones and wearables featuring advanced, immersive displays, is a major factor propelling the high curvature cover glass market globally. As manufacturers compete to deliver sleeker, more durable, and visually striking devices, the demand for 2.5D, 3D, and even 4D curved glass solutions is surging, paving the way for significant market growth over the forecast period.

Regional Outlook

Asia Pacific commands the largest share in the high curvature cover glass market, accounting for over 55% of global revenue in 2024. This dominance is underpinned by the presence of leading consumer electronics manufacturers in China, South Korea, and Japan, who are at the forefront of design innovation and mass production of curved glass components. The region benefits from robust supply chains, advanced manufacturing capabilities, and a massive domestic market for smartphones, tablets, and wearables. Government incentives for high-tech manufacturing and ongoing investments in R&D further reinforce Asia Pacific's leadership. The region’s mature ecosystem, coupled with aggressive adoption of new display technologies, ensures sustained demand and innovation in high curvature cover glass solutions.

North America emerges as the fastest-growing region, with a projected CAGR of 16.3% from 2024 to 2033. This growth is fueled by strong consumer appetite for premium electronics, rapid integration of advanced infotainment and display systems in the automotive sector, and a flourishing wearables market. Significant investments by technology giants in the United States and Canada, alongside a robust startup ecosystem, are driving product innovation and expanding the application landscape for high curvature cover glass. Regulatory support for automotive safety and connectivity, as well as a high rate of technology adoption among consumers, further stimulate market expansion in this region.

Emerging economies in Latin America, the Middle East, and Africa are gradually increasing their adoption of high curvature cover glass, albeit at a slower pace due to infrastructural and economic constraints. These regions face challenges such as higher import costs, limited local manufacturing, and fluctuating regulatory environments. However, rising urbanization, growing middle-class populations, and increased smartphone penetration are creating localized demand. Government initiatives to attract electronics manufacturing and the expansion of global OEMs into these markets are expected to gradually unlock new growth opportunities, although market penetration remains tempered by affordability and supply chain limitations.

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Analysis of China's salicylic acid market showing 2024 consumption decline to 1.4K tons, stable production at 32K tons, and forecasted growth to 1.6K tons by 2035 with market value reaching $3.5M.

Analysis of China's ginger market in 2024, covering a sharp consumption decline, production stabilization, import collapse, and export recovery, with forecasts to 2035.

China's industrial, laboratory, and bakery oven market is forecast to grow to 631K units and $996M by 2035, driven by strong domestic production and a significant export surge, while imports see a decline.