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Global Demand Rebounds, Tile Export Enters Peak Season

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…