Kitchen faucet. Installed on the kitchen sink, used to put cold water, hot water or a mixture of hot and cold water. Its structure includes: screw lift type, metal ball valve type, ceramic spool type, etc. The valve body is made of brass, chrome-plated, gold-plated and various metal lacquers. The shape is various, the handle has a single, double handle of the points.
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In the first half of 2012, China's ceramic tile output reached 4.238 billion square meters, reflecting a 3.8% year-on-year increase. By the end of the first three quarters, the total output had climbed to 6.812 billion square meters, marking a 1.4% growth. However, the third quarter alone (July to September) saw a negative growth of -3.4%, which is a sharp contrast to the double-digit growth that had persisted for eight consecutive years from 2004 to 2011. This slowdown suggests that the industry may be entering a phase of overcapacity. The question now is whether this is an absolute surplus or a more complex, structural one—whether it’s a temporary stage issue or driven by policy factors.
In November 2012, the State Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine released the national quality report on ceramic tiles. A total of 240 products from 240 companies across 17 provinces were tested, with 25 Class A non-conforming items identified. One product failed due to radioactivity, resulting in an overall pass rate of 89.59%. This was lower than previous years—86.10% in 2011, 81.62% in 2010, and 73.55% in 2009—but still showed some improvement. In Guangdong Province, where the ceramic industry is highly concentrated, 140 samples were tested, with 24 failing, giving an unqualified rate of 17.1%. Notably, no radioactive failures were found in 2012, unlike in previous years. The industry must now address both consumer perceptions and internal quality control to maintain trust.
China’s ceramic tile exports during the first nine months of 2012 totaled 796 million square meters, up 7.8% compared to the same period in 2011. The export value reached $4.338 billion, a significant 29% increase. Meanwhile, other building ceramics saw a 33.1% rise in volume, reaching 2,241 tons, with export value jumping 62.4% to $220 million. Despite these gains, the growth rate of ceramic tile exports fell into single digits, largely due to anti-dumping measures from the EU and the appreciation of the yuan. While export volumes increased, average prices also rose, offsetting some of the cost pressures. Currently, ceramic tile exports account for about 11.29% of total production, a figure that has remained relatively stable in recent years.
The marketing landscape in 2012 became increasingly competitive, especially in first- and second-tier cities, where the market was saturated and supply exceeded demand. Retail stores like Home Depot closed several locations in China, signaling a shift in consumer behavior. Marketing costs continued to climb, leading to more aggressive promotions and a flattening of dealer margins. With the rise in high-end housing and affordable housing projects, the share of engineering channels grew, making strategic partnerships between ceramic manufacturers and real estate developers more critical. Urbanization also drove sales in third- and fourth-tier cities, with specialized projects like Hualien Building Materials gaining traction. Many companies began exploring new avenues such as water bricks and e-commerce platforms (B2C).
In terms of innovation, 2012 saw the introduction of refined and improved versions of existing products, including inkjet printing, microcrystalline stone, thin plates, and mosaic combinations. Inkjet printing, in particular, gained widespread adoption, especially on thin tiles and mosaics. The number of inkjet printing machines in the industry surged by four times, with domestic models playing a major role.
Mergers and acquisitions were also on the rise. At the end of 2012, DalTile acquired Marazzi, an Italian ceramics company, for $7.5 billion. Domestically, Hongyu Ceramics acquired Xintaoxing in August, and Yingpai Ceramics took over Dongyuan Haoaiduo in October. Many smaller companies struggled, with some shutting down or seeking collaborations and OEM partnerships. The industry was undergoing a wave of consolidation and restructuring, signaling a new era of competition and adaptation.
On the policy front, the National Building Sanitary Ceramics Standardization Committee reviewed the thin ceramic tile standard and discussed revisions to the national standard for sanitary ceramics. The Ministry of Construction also introduced new guidelines for exterior wall finishing bricks, emphasizing stricter material requirements. These developments indicated growing regulatory attention toward the sector. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology held a meeting on the "Building Ceramics Industry Policy Research," suggesting the upcoming release of a new national policy following the "Twelfth Five-Year Plan." Whether this signals more regulation or support remains to be seen, but it clearly reflects the increasing importance of the ceramic industry in China’s economic and industrial strategy.