Introduction to China's Ceramic Industry

The Chinese ceramic industry, along with mining, metal smelting, textile, and medicinal material processing, are collectively known as the five important handicrafts of ancient China. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, China's porcelain making technology reached its historical peak, and the Jingdezhen kiln became the world ceramic center. Since modern times, China's ceramic industry has gradually declined until it developed again after the reform and opening up. At present, the production and sales of Chinese craft ceramics, architectural ceramics, and daily ceramics all rank first in the world.
In 2016, China exported 21.257 million tons of various types of ceramics, with an export value of 16.506 billion US dollars. Among them, the cumulative export of artistic ceramics is 299000 tons, with an export value of 1.51 billion US dollars; The export volume of daily ceramics is 1.902 million tons, with a cumulative export value of 5.44 billion US dollars; 1.239 million tons of sanitary ceramics were exported, with an export value of 3.08 billion US dollars; The cumulative export of wall and floor tiles is 17.29 million tons, with an export value of 5.53 billion US dollars; Special ceramics exported 527000 tons, with an export value of 944 million US dollars.