The China International Premium Ceramics Expo will launch at Beijing’s Shougang Exhibition Center on October 30, 2025. For the first time, the expo expands to include “Smart Sanitary & Building Ceramics” and “Specialty Ceramics Industrial Chain” zones, covering high-end, intelligent, and green ecosystems to integrate “tradition and future, art and technology”. Market Momentum: Consumer demand remains robust. A newly opened flagship store in North China achieved 1.5 million RMB sales within 20 days, with immers…
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…

