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Wholesale Porcelain Tile Pricing: FOB China Factory Direct Rates

Current wholesale pricing guide for large format porcelain tiles and sintered stone from China — FOB rates by thickness, format, and quantity. Factory-direct pricing from Wharton's 60,000㎡ facility.

Published 2026-06-04

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For international tile distributors, contractors, and project buyers, understanding the structure of wholesale porcelain tile pricing from Chinese factories is essential for accurate project costing and competitive market positioning.

This guide provides transparent, current pricing information for large format porcelain tiles and sintered stone panels — direct from Wharton's 60,000㎡ manufacturing facility in Foshan, China, the world's centre of ceramic tile production.

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Manufacturing Cost Components

Cost ComponentProportion of Factory PriceDetails
Raw materials25-35%Feldspar, quartz, clay, glass, pigments
Energy (gas + electricity)20-30%Kiln firing (1,200°C+) is energy-intensive
Labour10-15%Production line workers, QC, logistics
Equipment depreciation10-15%Presses, kilns, CNC machines
Overhead5-10%Factory operations, management, compliance
Margin5-10%Factory profit margin

Pricing Factors That Affect Your Price

FactorImpact on PriceTypical Range
ThicknessThicker = more material, higher price3mm to 20mm
Format sizeLarger formats cost more to produce600×600 to 1600×3200mm
Colour/finishStandard colours cheaper than premiumSolid < standard stone-look < premium marble-look
QuantityHigher volume = lower unit price1 container vs 10+ containers
Custom fabricationCNC cutting, edging adds costUSD 5-15/m² additional
Market conditionsRaw material and energy price fluctuationsCan vary ±10-15%

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Large Format Porcelain Tiles

Format (mm)ThicknessStandard ColourStone-Look FinishPremium Marble-Look
600 × 60010mmUSD 12-16/m²USD 14-20/m²USD 18-25/m²
600 × 60012mmUSD 15-20/m²USD 17-24/m²USD 22-30/m²
600 × 1,20010mmUSD 15-22/m²USD 18-28/m²USD 24-35/m²
600 × 1,20012mmUSD 18-26/m²USD 22-32/m²USD 28-40/m²
900 × 1,80010mmUSD 22-32/m²USD 26-38/m²USD 32-48/m²
900 × 1,80012mmUSD 26-38/m²USD 30-44/m²USD 36-55/m²
1,200 × 2,40010mmUSD 20-30/m²USD 24-36/m²USD 30-45/m²
1,200 × 2,40012mmUSD 24-36/m²USD 28-42/m²USD 34-52/m²

Ultra-Thin Wall Panels

Format (mm)ThicknessStandard ColourStone-LookPremium Finish
1,200 × 2,4003mmUSD 18-28/m²USD 22-34/m²USD 28-42/m²
1,200 × 2,4006mmUSD 25-38/m²USD 30-46/m²USD 38-55/m²
1,600 × 3,2003mmUSD 22-34/m²USD 26-40/m²USD 32-48/m²
1,600 × 3,2006mmUSD 28-42/m²USD 34-50/m²USD 42-60/m²

Sintered Stone Panels

Format (mm)ThicknessStandard ColourMarble-LookSpecial Finish
1,200 × 2,70012mmUSD 42-58/m²USD 48-68/m²USD 55-80/m²
1,200 × 2,70020mmUSD 55-78/m²USD 62-90/m²USD 72-105/m²
1,600 × 3,20012mmUSD 48-65/m²USD 55-78/m²USD 62-90/m²
1,600 × 3,20020mmUSD 62-88/m²USD 70-100/m²USD 80-120/m²

Pool Coping and Outdoor Tiles

Format (mm)ThicknessStandard ColourTextured/Special
300 × 60012mmUSD 14-22/m²USD 18-28/m²
300 × 60020mmUSD 20-32/m²USD 26-40/m²
600 × 1,20012mmUSD 18-28/m²USD 24-38/m²
600 × 1,20020mmUSD 26-40/m²USD 34-52/m²

Exterior Cladding Panels

Format (mm)ThicknessMatte FinishTextured Finish
600 × 1,2006mmUSD 25-38/m²USD 30-45/m²
600 × 1,2008mmUSD 32-48/m²USD 38-55/m²
1,200 × 2,4006mmUSD 30-45/m²USD 36-52/m²
1,200 × 2,4008mmUSD 38-55/m²USD 44-65/m²

Custom Fabrication Charges

ServiceChargeLead Time
CNC cutting to specificationUSD 5-10/m²+3-5 days
Edge profiling (polished, bevel, eased)USD 8-15/linear metre+3-5 days
Sink/basin cutoutUSD 150-300 each+3-5 days
Drilling (tap holes, fixings)USD 3-8 per hole+2-3 days
Back-grooving for mechanical fixingUSD 5-10/m²+2-3 days
Curving (3mm panels only)USD 15-30/m²+5-7 days

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Order VolumeDiscount LevelTypical Application
1 container (800-1,200m²)Standard price (base rates above)Single project, trial order
3-5 containers3-5% discountMulti-project distributor
10+ containers annually8-12% discountEstablished distribution partnership
20+ containers annually12-18% discountStrategic partnership, exclusive territory

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Pricing Terms

TermWhat's IncludedBuyer Pays For
FOB GuangzhouProduct + inland transport to port + export customsOcean freight, insurance, import
FOB ShenzhenProduct + inland transport to port + export customsOcean freight, insurance, import
CIFFOB + ocean freight + insuranceImport customs, local transport
DDPAll costs to your doorNothing (all-inclusive)

Payment Terms

Payment StructureStandard Wharton Terms
Deposit30% with order confirmation
Balance70% before container loading (or L/C at sight)
Payment methodsT/T (bank transfer), L/C (letter of credit)
CurrencyUSD, EUR, or CNY

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How Much Fits in a Container

Thickness20'GP Capacity40'HQ CapacityWeight Limit
3mm1,500-1,800m²3,000-3,600m²Weight-limited, not volume-limited
6mm1,200-1,500m²2,400-3,000m²Near weight limit
10mm800-1,000m²1,600-2,000m²Weight limit
12mm650-850m²1,300-1,700m²Weight limit
20mm400-550m²800-1,100m²Weight limit

Container Weight Limits

ContainerMax Gross WeightMax Payload
20'GP28,000 kg~24,000-25,000 kg
40'HQ30,480 kg~26,000-27,000 kg

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Per m² Shipping Cost by Destination

DestinationTransit TimeShipping Cost per m² (10mm)Notes
Sydney, Australia15-20 daysUSD 3-6/m²Direct from South China
Melbourne, Australia15-20 daysUSD 3-6/m²Direct from South China
Brisbane, Australia15-20 daysUSD 3-6/m²Via Sydney/Melbourne
Los Angeles, USA14-18 daysUSD 2-5/m²Direct from South China
New York, USA25-35 daysUSD 4-8/m²Via Panama Canal
Rotterdam, Netherlands28-35 daysUSD 4-7/m²Direct or via Singapore
Dubai, UAE15-22 daysUSD 3-5/m²Direct from South China
Gdańsk, Poland30-35 daysUSD 4-7/m²Via Suez Canal
São Paulo, Brazil35-45 daysUSD 5-10/m²Direct or via transhipment
Lagos, Nigeria25-35 daysUSD 6-12/m²Via Singapore or direct

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Example 1: Australian Tile Distributor

ComponentCalculationCost
Product (1×40'HQ, 10mm porcelain, 2,000m²)2,000 × USD 20/m²USD 40,000
Shipping (Foshan → Sydney)2,000m² × USD 4/m²USD 8,000
Insurance0.5% of valueUSD 240
Import duty (5%)5% × USD 48,240USD 2,412
GST (10%)10% × USD 50,652USD 5,065
Customs and port feesEstimateUSD 800
Local deliveryEstimateUSD 1,000
Total landed costUSD 57,517
Landed cost per m²USD 57,517 ÷ 2,000USD 28.76/m²

Example 2: US East Coast Contractor

ComponentCalculationCost
Product (1×40'HQ, 10mm porcelain, 2,000m²)2,000 × USD 22/m²USD 44,000
Shipping (Foshan → New York)2,000m² × USD 6/m²USD 12,000
Insurance0.5% of valueUSD 280
Import duty (varies by HTS code)Estimate 6% × USD 56,280USD 3,377
Customs brokerageEstimateUSD 500
Inland deliveryEstimateUSD 1,500
Total landed costUSD 61,657
Landed cost per m²USD 61,657 ÷ 2,000USD 30.83/m²

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Wharton provides formal quotations based on your specific requirements. To receive a precise quote:

  • Specify product: Type, format, thickness, colour/finish
  • Quantity: Total m² or number of containers
  • Custom work: CNC cutting, edge profiles, special shapes
  • Destination: Port of delivery
  • Preferred terms: FOB, CIF, or other Incoterms
  • Delivery schedule: Required delivery date
    • Request a formal quotation:

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