The "price increase" for ceramic tiles is really coming! Since late October, following the large-scale price increase of ceramic tiles by Shandong ceramic enterprises, Hubei, Henan, Anhui, Shaanxi, Gansu and other provinces have followed suit and raised the prices of some products. The "tide of rising prices" is gradually sweeping across the country, especially in the northern region.
Judging from the price increase notices issued by ceramic companies in various places, this round of "price increases" covers major categories such as porcelain tiles, small floor tiles, polished tiles, antique tiles, and glazed tiles, with specifications as small as 300×300mm , as large as 800×800mm, and the increase range is concentrated at 0.1-1 yuan/piece.
The “rise” is fierce! More than 6 provinces have increased prices
According to the observation of "Ceramic Information", the first province to see a large-scale price increase is Shandong. Around October 25, due to the continued rise in LNG prices, Shandong Zibo and Linyi ceramic companies have raised the prices of some products, covering categories such as porcelain tiles, small floor tiles, antique tiles (see for details: Is the price increase coming again? Shandong ceramic tile prices "a rising voice").
Around November 1, following the rise in LNG prices, pipeline natural gas prices also rose, triggering another concentrated price increase for ceramic tiles in Linyi, Shandong (see for details: Linyi ceramic tiles once again concentrated on price increases! Some ceramic companies have increased for three consecutive rounds, with an increase of 4 yuan/㎡). In just one week, the prices of products of Linyi ceramic enterprises have increased three times in a row.
After November 5, the scope of influence of this round of "price increases" has spread significantly, and it has now affected more than 6 provinces, including Hubei, Henan, Anhui, Shandong, Shaanxi, and Gansu. "Product price adjustment letters" are flying all over the sky.
Since November, many ceramic companies in Henan have issued price increase notices and raised the prices of ceramic tiles. The notice stated that starting from November 1, the company will cancel all preferential activities and return to normal sales prices. Ceramic enterprises will also increase the price of 800×800mm colored bricks by 1 yuan/piece.
In Hubei production areas, many ceramic companies in Qichun, Xishui and other places have recently issued price increase notices. Among them, some ceramic companies said that starting from November 15, all 300× The price of 600mm products has been increased by 0.1 yuan/piece, and the price of 800×800mm high-quality polished tiles by ceramic companies has been increased by 1 yuan/piece. At the same time, the price of ceramic tiles has been increased by 0.3 yuan/piece...
In Anhui, Gansu, Shaanxi and other provinces, ceramic tile prices have also risen sharply. A ceramics company in Xiao County, Anhui recently issued a notice: Starting from November 6, the price of 470×1000mm and 470×1200mm stair step tiles will be increased by 0.5 yuan per piece.
In the northern production area, a ceramics enterprise in Jingchuan, Gansu said that due to the recent closure of some ceramic factories in the north, and the increase in freight and raw material prices, which will lead to an increase in product costs, it plans to raise the price of ordinary bricks uniformly from November 18. 0.15 yuan/piece. At the same time, some ceramic companies in Shaanxi also issued a notice that starting from November 15, the price of 300×600mm porcelain tiles will increase by 0.15 yuan/piece.
Northern ceramic companies suspend production and
Rising prices of raw materials and natural gas trigger price increases
As for the reasons for this price increase, each ceramic company explained in the notice - due to national environmental protection pressure and the upcoming northern winter heating season environmental protection pressure, as well as the suspension of production by ceramic companies, the continued rise in raw material and fuel prices Affected by other factors, the product price has to be increased.
"Ceramic Information" learned that this round of price increases mainly involves northern production areas, such as Shandong, Henan, Shaanxi, Gansu and other provinces. Some interviewees said that from November 15th of each year to the following year March 15th is the heating season in the northern region. Coal-fired ceramic companies must stop production. The production time is insufficient, resulting in insufficient inventory of the company. The existing inventory will be supported until March 15th next year. The regional supply of individual products is tight, so at the end of each year Ushering in a wave of price increases.
“Since October, some ceramic factories in the north have ceased production, and the supply of goods to customers in some areas may have been affected. Several factories around us have adjusted prices to stimulate customers to stock up.” said the sales manager of a Hubei ceramics enterprise. .
Some interviewees said that price increases or production restrictions by northern ceramic companies at the end of the year gave enterprises in the central region some market opportunities, and they stimulated sales through slight price increases. The products with increased prices are mainly polished tiles, porcelain tiles and ordinary polished glazed products.
“Because there is still a certain demand for polished tiles, porcelain tiles and other products in the market, we have adopted wholesale and tooling channels. For example, some factories cut prices last month to survive.There is basically no profit. This month ushered in a small peak sales season. With sales support, it is understandable that some products will increase slightly at the end of the year because there is demand in the market but there is no production capacity. A factory next to us only has one polished tile line in production. Therefore, the price was increased by 1 yuan. There was also a factory that stopped its polished tile line and switched to producing glazed tiles. The price of its inventory products was also increased by 1 yuan. "The above-mentioned interviewee said.
"Ceramic Information" learned that since October, coal and natural gas prices have experienced large increases, which has brought huge cost pressure to ceramic companies. In addition, strict environmental protection inspections have triggered large-scale shutdowns of mines, resulting in shortages of various raw materials and soaring prices. In addition, during the heating season, trucks on the road will be strictly inspected, and even the transportation of products from ceramic companies will be prohibited, which will greatly increase the overall cost of the company.
Under the combined influence of a variety of factors, northern ceramic companies will be unsustainable if they do not increase prices. Industry insiders predict that the rise in ceramic tile prices this year has just begun. Under various pressures during the heating season, ceramic companies will continue to adjust product prices, and the "price increase" will become more intense.
(The article is reproduced from Tao Xin Information)
