Sourcing Cluster Guide · Home & Living
China's ceramic tile capital — the headquarters, glaze labs and large-format lines behind most of the country's premium tile brands.
Chancheng is the historic core of Foshan's ceramic industry and still the commercial centre of Chinese tilemaking. The district and its Nanzhuang neighbour host the Foshan Ceramic Expo City, the country's largest tile trade fair venue, along with the headquarters, R&D centres and showcase factories of most major Chinese tile brands. Foshan's ceramic sector generates an annual output value estimated in the tens of billions of RMB and remains the reference point for specification, glazing and large-format capability nationwide.
The real advantage is not kiln count but the surrounding ecosystem. Glaze and ink suppliers, digital printers, press die makers, kiln and polishing-line engineers, and packaging and pallet suppliers are all based here, which is why new surfaces — moulded stone, soft-matte, 1,200×2,400 mm slabs — appear in Foshan months before they reach other production regions. Many lines that were moved out of Guangdong for environmental reasons still buy their glaze, designs and technical support from Foshan.
Buyers should understand the split: Foshan is strong on design-led, large-format and premium porcelain, and less competitive on commodity 600×600 white-body tile where inland provinces win on cost. Quality differences show up in flatness, shade variation between batches and water absorption consistency — all measurable. We audit factories on their press tonnage, kiln length, polishing line count and, critically, their shade-control records before quoting.
Trial orders are usually one 20ft container, roughly 800–1,000 m² for 600×600 porcelain, and can mix 3–5 SKUs from one factory. Lead time is 15–25 days for stock designs and 30–45 days for new designs or cut-to-size. Essential checks: water absorption and modulus of rupture to ISO 13006, dimensional and flatness tolerance, slip resistance to DIN 51130 (R rating) or ANSI A326.3 (DCOF), and a shade panel approval before production — batch-to-batch colour drift is the most common claim in this category.
22 representative product lines with typical export specifications. Every product below is available through our vetted supplier network in Chancheng District, Foshan, Guangdong.
The global volume format for residential and light commercial floors.
| Size | 600 × 600 mm, 9.5–10 mm thick |
| Water absorption | ≤ 0.5% (Group BIa, ISO 13006) |
| Abrasion | PEI IV, suitable for heavy residential |
| Slip | R9–R10 (DIN 51130); DCOF ≥ 0.42 |
| Packing | 4 pcs/ctn, 1.44 m², 30 kg/ctn |
| Loading | approx. 1,000 m² per 20ft, weight-limited |
Mirror-polished vitrified tiles for lobbies, retail and apartments.
| Size | 800 × 800 mm, 10–11 mm |
| Water absorption | ≤ 0.1% (double-zero porcelain) |
| Surface | polished, gloss ≥ 90 GU |
| Mohs hardness | 6–7 surface, breaking strength ≥ 1,300 N |
| Packing | 3 pcs/ctn, 1.92 m², 47 kg/ctn |
| Loading | approx. 780 m² per 20ft |
The dominant large-format size for modern interiors, printed on full-polish or matte bodies.
| Size | 750 × 1,500 mm, 9–10.5 mm |
| Faces | 6–12 random faces per SKU to reduce repetition |
| digital inkjet, 8–12 colour channels | |
| Water absorption | ≤ 0.5% |
| Packing | 2 pcs/ctn, 2.25 m², 40 kg/ctn |
| MOQ | 300 m² per SKU |
Large slabs for seamless walls, counters and furniture tops.
| Size | 900 × 1,800 mm, 9–12 mm |
| Body | full-body or glazed porcelain, ≤ 0.1% absorption |
| Use | floor, wall, worktop, table top |
| Fabrication | can be cut and mitred; 45° mitre support |
| Packing | 2 pcs/ctn, 3.24 m², A-frame crate option |
| MOQ | 150 m² |
Ultra-thin large slabs competing with natural stone and engineered surfaces.
| Size | 1,200 × 2,400 mm, 6 mm |
| Weight | approx. 13 kg/m² |
| Water absorption | ≤ 0.1% |
| Application | wall cladding, cabinet fronts, shower walls |
| Packing | 1 pc/crate, A-frame, foam-separated |
| MOQ | 100 m² |
Timber-effect planks with grain structure and registered edge texture.
| Sizes | 150×900 / 200×1,200 / 200×1,500 mm |
| Thickness | 9–10 mm |
| Faces | 8–15 wood grains per SKU |
| Slip | R10–R11, suitable for bathrooms |
| Packing | 6–8 pcs/ctn, approx. 1.1 m² |
| MOQ | 300 m² |
Textured pavers for terraces, pool surrounds and public landscaping.
| Sizes | 300×600 / 600×600 / 600×900 mm |
| Slip | R11 (DIN 51130), DCOF ≥ 0.60 |
| Thickness | 10–20 mm, 20 mm for driveways |
| Frost resistance | tested to EN ISO 10545-12 |
| Water absorption | ≤ 0.5% |
| Packing | 2–4 pcs/ctn, palletised |
Colour runs through the tile so chips and cuts stay invisible.
| Sizes | 600×600 / 600×1,200 / 800×800 mm |
| Body | pigmented through-body, ≤ 0.1% absorption |
| Abrasion | PEI V, suitable for airports and malls |
| Finish | matte, honed or bush-hammered |
| Packing | 2–4 pcs/ctn |
| MOQ | 300 m² |
Glazed ceramic wall tiles for kitchens and bathrooms.
| Size | 300 × 600 mm, 8–9 mm |
| Water absorption | 10–15% (Group BIII) |
| Surface | gloss, satin, or structured |
| Faces | 4–10 per SKU |
| Packing | 8 pcs/ctn, 1.44 m², 22 kg |
| MOQ | 500 m² |
Bevelled-edge metro tiles for hospitality and residential feature walls.
| Size | 75 × 300 mm, 8 mm, 1–2 mm bevel |
| Body | glazed ceramic, white body |
| Finish | gloss, crackle, matte |
| Packing | 44 pcs/ctn, 0.99 m² |
| MOQ | 300 m² |
| Options | bullnose, cap and corner trims |
Mesh-mounted mosaics for pools, spas and feature areas.
| Formats | 25×25 / 48×48 / 100×100 mm on 300×300 mm mesh |
| Materials | glazed porcelain, glass, stone |
| Use | pool interior, shower, backsplash |
| Chemical | chlorine and salt-water resistant |
| Packing | 11–22 sheets/ctn, 1–2 m² |
| MOQ | 200 m² |
Small-format hexagonal tiles in matte and gloss finishes.
| Sizes | 100 / 150 / 200 mm hexagon |
| Thickness | 8–9 mm |
| Finish | matte, gloss, two-tone |
| Mounting | mesh-backed sheets for fast laying |
| Packing | 20–30 pcs/sheet, 1.2 m²/ctn |
| MOQ | 200 m² |
Aggregate-look porcelain in polished and honed finishes.
| Sizes | 600×600 / 600×1,200 / 800×800 mm |
| digital terrazzo with 8–12 faces | |
| Finish | polished or soft matte |
| Water absorption | ≤ 0.5% |
| Packing | 2–4 pcs/ctn |
| MOQ | 300 m² |
Micro-textured and relief-carved surfaces for tactile interior walls.
| Sizes | 600×1,200 / 750×1,500 mm |
| Surface | soft matte 3–8 GU, moulded relief up to 1.5 mm |
| digital + screen combination | |
| Use | wall, low-traffic floor |
| Packing | 2 pcs/ctn |
| MOQ | 200 m² |
Glazed surface with a polished finish over a vitrified body — the best-selling premium range.
| Sizes | 600×600 / 800×800 / 600×1,200 mm |
| Water absorption | ≤ 0.5% |
| Surface | polished glaze, 6–12 design faces |
| Abrasion | PEI IV |
| Packing | 2–4 pcs/ctn |
| MOQ | 300 m² |
Two-layer body with a 3–4 mm patterned surface layer, giving depth and wear resistance.
| Sizes | 600×600 / 800×800 mm |
| Construction | double-charge (double-loading) press |
| Wear layer | 3–4 mm patterned |
| Abrasion | PEI V |
| Finish | polished, nano-sealed |
| MOQ | 300 m² |
Matching trims cut or pressed from the same body for a complete installation.
| Products | skirting 100×600, step 300×600, bullnose, pool coping |
| Matching | same batch body, shade matched to field tile |
| Finish | glazed or full-body, anti-slip inserts available |
| Packing | crated, 20–40 pcs/crate |
| MOQ | 100 m² equivalent |
| Lead time | 20–30 days |
Waterline mosaics and coping stones for swimming pools.
| Mosaic | 25×25 mm glass or porcelain on mesh |
| Coping | 300×600 mm, bullnose edge, R11 |
| Chemical resistance | class UA (ISO 10545-13) |
| Water absorption | ≤ 0.1% for frost and chlorine resistance |
| Packing | mosaic 1 m²/ctn; coping 4 pcs/ctn |
| MOQ | 150 m² |
Concrete-effect porcelain for lofts, retail and hospitality.
| Sizes | 600×600 / 600×1,200 / 750×1,500 mm |
| Finish | matte, semi-polished, R10 |
| Faces | 10–20 cloud variations per SKU |
| Water absorption | ≤ 0.5% |
| Packing | 2–4 pcs/ctn |
| MOQ | 300 m² |
Mid-format glazed wall tiles with book-matched marble graphics.
| Size | 400 × 800 mm, 8.5 mm |
| Water absorption | 6–12% |
| digital, book-match pairs available | |
| Finish | gloss or satin |
| Packing | 5 pcs/ctn, 1.6 m² |
| MOQ | 400 m² |
Silver-ion glazed tiles marketed for healthcare and food areas.
| Sizes | 300×600 / 600×600 mm |
| Active agent | silver-ion glaze, ISO 22196 tested |
| Reduction | ≥ 99% against E. coli and S. aureus |
| Water absorption | ≤ 0.5% |
| Certification | ISO 22196 report, CE marking |
| MOQ | 500 m² |
20 mm structural porcelain pavers for raised decks and driveways.
| Size | 600 × 1,200 mm, 20 mm |
| Breaking strength | ≥ 8,000 N, point-load rated |
| Slip | R11–R12 |
| Installation | dry-laid on pedestals or mortar bed |
| Frost resistance | EN ISO 10545-12 passed |
| Packing | 1 pc/crate, 0.72 m² |
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