The tile industry is undergoing a transformative wave centered on “high-end, intelligent, and green” development. Driven by policy support and market demand, companies are intensifying R&D and design innovation to transition traditional ceramic manufacturing into advanced productive forces. Intelligent production has emerged as a core engine for upgrading. Leading firms invested billions in retrofitting production lines with AI quality inspection, digital twins, and AGV robots, achieving 98% kiln c…
September has brought a perfect storm of factors for tile exporters: global renovation season meets restocking needs, while ocean freight from China to the Mediterranean and South America has fallen nearly 20 % from this year’s peak. A 20-foot container now costs less than USD 5,000, prompting overseas wholesalers to ramp up orders. As a result, inquiries for 600×1200 mm and 750×1500 mm slabs have risen 30 % month-on-month, and neutral tones like warm grey and cream white remain top picks. What’s new is the surge …
As the autumn renovation rush kicks in across the Northern Hemisphere, September customs figures show tile export volumes up 12 % month-on-month, driven by large-format slabs and soft-matte rustic tiles. Analysts cite four converging factors: freight rates have fallen for four straight weeks, overseas inventories are at multi-year lows, new housing starts in Europe and the US are rebounding, and the upcoming year-end retail restock is amplifying demand. Notably, 600 × 1200 mm and 750 × 1500 mm sizes have seen inqu…