First, the production of the industry is stable and the output has increased rapidly. According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, from January to June, the cumulative output of the 32 types of building materials under the key monitoring have all achieved growth. Among them, cement output was 1.15 billion tons, increased by of 14.1% year-on-year; flat glass output was 510 million weight boxes, increased by 10.8% year-on-year.

    Second, The ex-factory prices of major products rebounded slightly month-on-month. According to data from the China Building Materials Federation, in June, the ex-factory price index of our national building materials and non-metallic mining industry was 116.2 points, up 0.3% month-on-month and 3.4% year-on-year. Among them, the ex-factory price of cement industry in June fell by 2.3% month-on-month and 0.3% year-on-year; the ex-factory price of flat glass industry increased by 11.2% month-on-month and 74.1% year-on-year.

    Third, the economic benefit continues to grow substantially. According to data from the China Building Materials Federation, from January to June, the operating revenue of building materials industry above designated size achieved 2.7 trillion yuan, with a year-on-year growth of 22.9%; the total realized profit reached 223 billion yuan, with a year-on-year increase of 23.7%. Among them, the operating revenue of cement industry above designated size increased by 13.2% year-on-year, and the total profit decreased by 7.2%; the operating revenue of flat glass industry above designated size increased by 46.2% year-on-year, and the total profit increased by 155%.

    Fourth, The imports and exports of commodities increased significantly year-on-year. According to data from the China Building Materials Federation, from January to June, the exports of our national building materials and non-metallic mineral commodities increased by 36.3% year-on-year. The export volume and value of commodities such as cement products, mineral fibers and composite materials, building sanitary ceramics, bricks and building blocks, waterproof building materials, and lightweight building materials all achieved year-on-year growth. From January to June, the imports of building materials and non-metallic minerals increased by 80% year-on-year. The import volume and value of flat glass, glass fibers and products, building stones, and building sanitary ceramics increased significantly year-on-year.