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Chaozhou

Eastern Guangdong

Nearest port
Chaozhou Port (small); Shantou Port (30km)
KMs from port
~30km to Shantou port
Nearest airport
Jieyang Chaoshan International (SWA, 20km)
KMs from airport
~20km from center
Chaozhou
Chaozhou
Chaozhou is a manufacturing city in eastern Guangdong Province and a key part of the Chaoshan industrial region, with a strong focus on ceramics, sanitary ware, stainless steel products, food processing, and consumer goods manufacturing. The city is highly export-oriented and known for deep specialization rather than diversified heavy industry. Chaozhou is one of China’s most important production bases for ceramics and sanitary ware, supplying tiles, tableware, bathroom fixtures, and decorative ceramics to international markets. The city hosts thousands of OEM and ODM factories producing for overseas distributors, hospitality projects, and private-label brands, particularly across Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and Australia. Chaozhou is also known for stainless steel cookware and household products, supported by strong metal-processing capabilities. In addition, Chaozhou has a well-established food manufacturing sector, especially traditional snacks, confectionery, and packaged foods, with suppliers serving both domestic and export markets. Proximity to Shantou Port and regional logistics hubs supports international shipping despite limited local port capacity. Chaozhou is best suited for buyers sourcing ceramics, sanitary ware, stainless steel household products, and food-related manufacturing where craftsmanship, production scale, and cost competitiveness are key priorities.

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Export %

The total percentage of this city's manufacturing which is exported to other countries

China's ceramics and porcelain capital with centuries of export history. Also known for stainless steel kitchenware and food processing.
Top Categories

This city is known for its capabilities in the following sectors

Ceramics, sanitary ware

Labour Tier

Ceramic & homeware hub; lower cost.

Tier 3

Labour Wage

The average wage the manufacturing labour gets in the city

3,000 - 4,500 RMB

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Top Products Produced By This City

Ceramics manufacturing in Chaozhou, China

Ceramics

Sanitary ware manufacturing in Chaozhou, China

Sanitary ware

Kitchenware

Kitchenware manufacturing in Chaozhou, China

Decorative items

Decorative items manufacturing in Chaozhou, China

Main Business zones For Importers

Below is the list of key marketplaces or business hubs in this CIty for importers. These are the major spots where the bulk of manufacturers or manufacturing outlets are

Fengxi Ceramics Industrial Park

Chao’an Stainless Steel Zone

Raoping Ceramics Base

Phoenix Ceramics Cluster

Upcoming Trade Shows For Importers

Live exhibition listings for this city, refreshed weekly — use these to time a sourcing trip around a real event.

No major exhibitions currently scheduled in this city. Check nearby hub cities on the map for upcoming trade shows.
Key Advantages For Importers

• Strong ceramics, sanitary-ware and housewares manufacturing cluster.

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• Cost-efficient production base for heavy-volume goods.

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• Export heritage in tiles, mosaics and decorative goods.

Challenges

• Heavy freight weight and size may increase shipping cost and complexity.

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• Need to upgrade manufacturing process to higher-value segments.

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• Limited diversification beyond its core cluster; risk if demand shifts.

Plan your sourcing process

Use these practical guides before contacting factories, comparing quotations, or arranging shipment from this manufacturing city.

How to verify Chinese suppliersIncoterms for Australian importersAustralian import regulations guide

Frequently asked questions

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What products are commonly manufactured in this city?

The manufacturing categories and leading products listed above are the city's best-known sourcing strengths. Ocean Port Link can shortlist suitable suppliers based on your specifications, target price, and order volume.

How can Ocean Port Link verify suppliers in this city?

We can review business licences, confirm factory capabilities, conduct on-site audits, check product samples, and monitor production before final payment or shipment.

What should buyers compare when reviewing factory quotations?

Compare unit pricing together with MOQ, tooling, packaging, quality standards, sample costs, payment terms, production lead time, Incoterms, and inland freight. We help normalise quotations so the true landed-cost differences are clear.

How are goods shipped from this city to Australia?

Shipment planning depends on product type, volume, urgency, and the nearest port or airport shown above. Ocean Port Link can coordinate factory pickup, consolidation, export documentation, and sea or air freight to Australia.

Can Ocean Port Link support samples, trial orders, or lower MOQs?

Yes, subject to supplier capability and product requirements. We can request samples, negotiate practical order quantities, combine compatible purchases, and establish quality checkpoints before scaling to larger production runs.