The current relationship between domestic sanitary hardware companies and their upstream and downstream partners is increasingly competitive rather than collaborative. Suppliers often gain advantages by raising input prices or lowering the quality of raw materials, which directly impacts production companies. Since raw material costs make up a significant portion of total expenses, suppliers hold considerable bargaining power. Moreover, due to the structure of the national economic system, many raw material providers are large state-owned enterprises, such as metallurgical groups. These companies enjoy stable market positions and a wide range of buyers, allowing them to pass on rising costs—such as those of aluminum and copper—onto manufacturers. As a result, profit margins for sanitary hardware producers have been squeezed.
Meanwhile, the gap between mid-market brands and low-end manufacturers is shrinking, making it difficult for small and medium-sized enterprises to break into the mid-range segment. Price competition has become the most common strategy, even though top-tier domestic brands are trying to move toward the high-end market. However, due to limited design innovation, weak R&D capabilities, and poor patent protection, these leading brands face intense imitation from competitors, dragging them into a price war. With rising raw material costs and stagnant retail prices, the profitability of sanitary hardware manufacturers continues to decline.
In physical retail, the most common channel for selling hardware and sanitary products is the building materials market. Retailers authorized by brand dealers directly serve consumers in these markets. By December 2012, the number of such markets nationwide had surpassed 10,000. These markets often feature similar product displays and multiple stores selling the same brand, highlighting the intense competition and market confusion. In recent years, large-scale hypermarkets like Red Star Meikailong and Home Furnishings have started to include bathroom hardware in their product lines. Their strong sales networks allow them to exert significant pricing pressure on brand owners.
However, the rise of e-commerce is bringing some changes to the supply chain of sanitary hardware companies. Online channels offer a more direct and flat distribution model, allowing some cost savings to be passed on to consumers while reducing pressure on manufacturers. Despite this, online sales still represent only a small portion of the overall industry. Additionally, fierce price competition, high delivery costs, and expensive marketing efforts mean that the benefits of e-commerce are starting to fade. As a result, the long-term sustainability of online channels remains uncertain.
Food And Beverage Service Equipment
Food and Beverage Service Equipment
In this section, it’s about creating an great dining experience for the customer and presenting the food and drink to the client in a pleasant way.
Food Service Flatware: Forks, knives, and spoons for eating. And small tableware for serving seasoning.
Food Service Chinaware: We mainly supply porcelain and bone china, known for its delicate appearance.
Beverage Service Glassware: We have full rang of Libbey brand for mixed drinks, margaritas, cocktail, wine, champagne,etc.
Hotel Buffet ware: Buffet display stands attracts your clients to the food and please the eye.
Coffee&bar supplies: A must equipment for serving beverage.
Food And Beverage Supplies,Commercial Catering Supplies,Hotel Catering Supplies,Commercial Restaurant Supplies,Beverage Service Supplies
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