In recent times, as the prices of natural gas and coal have continued to rise, the production costs of various ceramic companies have been further pushed up, triggering rounds of violent price increases.
Under this situation, many dealers are worried that the price of ceramic tiles will continue to rise in the future. In addition, many production areas are in a state of power rationing and production suspension, and some dealers intend to reserve inventory in advance.
After a wave of general price increases, many ceramic companies in Zibo have recently issued price increase notices to cope with the cost pressure caused by the continued rise in coal prices.
A few days ago, "Ceramic Information" learned from many ceramic companies in Zibo that as the current production costs continue to skyrocket, many dealers have begun to intentionally reserve inventory. In particular, differentiated products and products with Zibo's advantages are more popular among dealers.
Zibo coal price approaches 2,000 yuan/ton
Ceramic enterprises start a new round of price increases
According to "Ceramic Information", the current domestic coal prices have hit record highs in recent years. "It can be said that the price of coal has almost changed every day recently. The current price of 5,500 kcal calorific value coal arriving at the factory has reached as high as 1,960 yuan/ton, and the price of 5,100 kcal has also exceeded 1,700 yuan/ton, setting a record high. If the price of ceramic tiles does not If there is a corresponding increase, ceramic companies will only suffer losses," said Wang Qingguo, general manager of Zibo Jingqili Ceramics Co., Ltd.
In fact, the continued rise in coal prices will directly lead to further increases in the production costs of various ceramic companies. Under this situation, in order to ensure that the business does not suffer losses, ceramic companies can only reduce the pressure by raising prices.
At present, after a round of general price increases in Zibo, another group of ceramic companies have issued price increase notices to customers. It is understood that due to different product specifications, Zibo ceramics companies have made different adjustments.
Judging from the current price increase information of some ceramic companies, the price increase of 800×800mm is about 0.5-1 yuan/piece, the price increase of 900×900mm is about 1 yuan/piece, and the price increase of 750×1500mm is about 1 yuan/piece. It is about 2 yuan/piece, and the price increase of 900×1800mm is 3 yuan/piece...
In addition, due to the continued rise in production costs, in order to absorb the later operating pressure, Zibo medium plate manufacturers have also decided to increase the price of 400×800mm medium plate by 0.3 yuan starting from October 15.
After worryingPrices will continue to rise
Dealers prepare inventory in advance
A few days ago, "Ceramic Information" learned during an interview that as the production costs of ceramic tiles continue to rise, and many domestic production areas experience power cuts and production shutdowns, most dealers are beginning to worry about insufficient inventory in the future and intend to stock up in advance. More importantly, many dealers are worried that the price of ceramic tiles may continue to rise in the future, which will trigger a wave of customer orders.
"In recent days, it has been obvious that customers have placed additional orders. Many production areas stopped production early this year. Customers were worried that long-term production shutdowns would cause shortages of some designs and colors, so they placed orders in advance to prepare for inventory." Wang Qingguo, general manager of Jingqili Ceramics told Ceramics Information.
The picture shows the recent loading site of a large truck at a ceramics enterprise in Zibo.
It is based on this consideration that Zibo ceramics companies have ushered in a relatively tight production schedule. "At present, it is difficult to arrange our own inventory plan." said Zhou Chong, sales general manager of Zibo Zhilian Building Ceramics Co., Ltd.
In addition to rushing to place orders and schedule production, some dealers also seized the opportunity to make payments before ceramic companies increased prices. "On October 8, our company raised the price of ceramic tiles. Shortly after the notice was issued on the afternoon of the 7th, many customers placed orders and received nearly 4 million yuan in one afternoon." Deputy General Manager of Zibo Xinbo Ceramic Technology Co., Ltd. Song Feng said frankly.
In fact, according to "Ceramic Information", the phenomenon of dealers stocking up is not obvious at present, and the majority of dealers still place targeted orders based on their actual needs.
“Customers are not eager to stock up on all products. The demand for some differentiated products with strong production area advantages is more obvious, and will become increasingly obvious as the production shutdown time is delayed.” Gao Jingbo, General Manager of Marriott Ceramics Sales So said.
It is understood that the three medium plate manufacturers in Zibo are currently full of orders, and the production plan is also scheduled to 20-30 days later. In addition, Sun Jinsheng, sales general manager of Zibo Weineng Ceramics Co., Ltd., told Ceramic Information that in addition to the tight production schedule of mid-plate, his company's customers are also gradually increasing orders for 750×1500mm ceramic tiles. The current production schedule alone has already reached After 15 days.
(Article reproduced from Ceramic Information)
