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Global Renovation Season Heats Up, Tile Exports See “Mini Spring”

Global Renovation Season Heats Up, Tile Exports See “Mini Spring”

July 28, 2025 by Yuehaijin

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…

Global Demand Rebounds, Tile Export Enters Peak Season

Global Demand Rebounds, Tile Export Enters Peak Season

July 21, 2025 by Yuehaijin

As autumn renovation kicks off across the northern hemisphere, September’s first week saw double-digit growth in tile export volumes. Analysts attribute the surge to three drivers: rising housing starts in Europe and the U.S., which boosted demand for large slabs by 30 % year-on-year; falling freight rates—China-Mediterranean 20-foot container rates have dropped below USD 5,000 for three consecutive weeks; and depleted overseas inventories prompting wholesalers to restock aggressively. On the product side, the sta…

The national tile industry is riding a new wave of upgrades

The national tile industry is riding a new wave of upgrades

July 14, 2025 by Yuehaijin

Statistics for the first ten months show domestic high-end tile output up 18 % year-on-year, while exports have surged 25 %. Analysts credit three key breakthroughs: upgraded digital ink-jet printers that boost pattern resolution by 30 %; widespread adoption of dry-grain layering, pushing matte-surface slip resistance to R11; and optimized super-white body formulas that maintain a stable 80-degree whiteness, making rooms appear brighter after installation. At the same time, logistics costs have dropped 15 %, with …