Sou Hu Cai Jing·2025-12-29 09:17Price Increase in the Ceramics Industry - The ceramics industry is experiencing a wave of price increases as companies in Shandong, Hebei, Sichuan, Guangxi, and Chongqing announce price hikes for tiles and roofing products [1] - The primary reasons for the price increase are seasonal rises in energy costs, such as natural gas, and the upward trend in raw material costs, which are increasing production pressure on companies [1] - Additionally, some companies facing operational challenges have reduced or halted production, leading to a shift in supply and demand dynamics [1] Specific Price Adjustments - Various product categories have seen price adjustments, including: - 800800 thin tiles: increased by 0.5 yuan per piece - 800800 thick tiles: increased by 0.5 yuan per piece - 800800 ultra-white tiles: increased by 0.5 yuan per piece - 400800 luxury medium boards: increased by 0.2 yuan per piece - 600600 full-body marble: increased by 0.2 yuan per piece - 800800 ultra-wear-resistant marble: increased by 0.3 yuan per piece - 6001200 medium-sized boards: increased by 0.5 yuan per piece - 7501500 large boards: increased by 1 yuan per piece [3] - Additional adjustments include: - 800800 full-body marble (68 series): increased by 0.2 yuan per piece - 800800 full-body marble (88 series): increased by 0.2 yuan per piece - 800800 full-body marble (89 series): increased by 0.2 yuan per piece - 800800 full-body marble (98 series): increased by 0.2 yuan per piece - 800800 polished tiles (entire series): increased by 0.2 yuan per piece - 400800 medium boards: increased by 0.2 yuan per piece [4] Corporate Developments - Aoyuan Ceiling announced a suspension of trading due to plans for a change in control, which may lead to a change in the company's controlling shareholder [5] - Juran Home announced a board reshuffle, electing Wang Ning as the new chairman and CEO [8] - Bull Group is suing a competitor for 4.2 million yuan over misleading advertising claims [10] - Several home furnishing companies, including Gujia Home and Arrow Home, have announced guarantees for their subsidiaries, reflecting a trend of financial support as year-end funding needs rise [12] - Mona Lisa Group provided a guarantee of up to 100 million yuan for its wholly-owned subsidiary, indicating ongoing financial strategies to support business operations [18]