2026 January Color Mirror Trade Overview

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Market & Scale Overview

- Export Volume & Price: China’s colored mirror exports hit 12,000-15,000 tons in January, up 5%-8% month-on-month. Average price was $850-$920/ton (+3%-5% month-on-month), driven by pre-holiday restocking and high-end customization demand.

- Trade Flow: Europe & America (45%, led by US, Germany, France), Middle East (25%, UAE, Saudi Arabia), Southeast Asia (18%). UAE (Ajman, Dubai) orders rose 12% month-on-month for hotel/home decoration.

- Domestic Market: Retail sales up 6%-9% month-on-month; Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu as main production areas. Customized mirrors (gradient, artistic) accounted for 30%.

 Core Drivers & Influencing Factors

1. Policy Expectations: Export tax rebates for glass products (HS 7009) will be canceled from April 1st. Enterprises rushed to declare customs, pushing late-January orders up 15%-20%.

2. Demand Structure: High-end colored mirrors (Low-E, smart color-changing) reached 22% of the market, with prices 40%-60% higher than ordinary ones. EU/US customers prefer CE-certified products.

3. Cost & Logistics: Raw material prices edged down; Qingdao-Dubai/Ajman freight dropped 2%-3% month-on-month, cutting single-container costs by $150-$200. Some enterprises offered small concessions to secure orders.

 Key Foreign Trade Operational Points

- HS Code: 70091000 (unframed), 70099200 (framed). Incorrect classification causes clearance delays.

- Certifications: CE (EU), ANSI (US), SASO (Middle East). Lack of certifications hinders destination clearance.

- Logistics: Book space 7-10 days in advance (tight pre-holiday); prioritize Maersk/MSC to avoid price hikes or roll-offs.

 Trends & Recommendations

- Short-term: Exports to drop 8%-12% month-on-month in Feb-Mar (post-Spring Festival resumption), prices stable.

- Long-term: Focus on environmental protection and high-endization; optimize product structure, adjust quotations (tax rebate cancellation), and lock in Middle East/Southeast Asia customers.