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Pulished on Jun. 15, 2025
The recovery of chain restaurants and hotel industries in Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and other countries has driven the demand for high-quality tableware.
Emerging markets such as Peru and Colombia have increased their purchase order quantity of mid- to high-end household goods.
Many South American countries have weak local ceramic industries and rely on imports (such as China and Europe), and they pay more attention to the advantages of a "cost-effective Asian supply chain."
Below 3 countries, Argentina, Colombia, and Chile's import share of the ceramics proves that China plays a more and more important role in the import issue.
Most buyers from South America prefer to import ceramic tableware from China because it is low-cost but of good quality.
Argentina.
The annual import value of ceramic tableware is US$80 million (China accounts for 65%, Argentina National Statistics Bureau)Due to limited local production,
80% of tableware in the hotel industry is imported (data from the Argentine Hotel Association).
Colombia.
In 2023, cerami imports will increase by 12%, with the main demand coming from chain restaurants and the gift market (Colombian Ministry of Trade).
Chile.
The import volume of high-end ceramic tableware will increase by 18% year-on-year (Chilean Customs), with Chinese products accounting for more than 50% of the share.
Classic style: pure white/ivory glazed ceramic tableware, including the porcelain white hotel items, which is popular for HeRoCa.
Special style: South American style hand-painted, customized tropical plant elements,
branded logo or floral decoration on the ceramic tableware, whether the ceramic dinner set or a single item, such as the ceramic mugs and saucer set.
High value-added products: New bone china,anti-fall reinforced porcelain, high-end gift order dinner set.
Large production capacity support: Monthly production capacity of 3 million pieces, supporting OEM/ODM customization.
South American logistics experience: Cooperate with professional customs clearance agents to provide DDP (delivery duty paid) services to reduce import risks.
Flexible inventory. There are different ready-to-go ceramic tableware items, including the 18-piece or 24-piece ceramic dinner set, 1000ml ceramic soup bowl, and 26cm ceramic soup plate. In our warehouse for South America, to shorten lead time, it takes about 45 days to reach Brazil's major ports.
Compared with European suppliers, Chinese ceramics tableware has an obvious cost advantage. The cost of products of the same quality is 20%~30% lower due to its low labor cost, water, and electricity costs.
Garbo Tableware's professional sales team will arrange English/Spanish/Portuguese product catalogs and marketing scene pictures, short videos for advertisement, and discuss the order details, It will be helpful to save time and money.
Specification adjustment is acceptable, providing customized sizes such as deep plates and large soup bowls according to South American dining habits.
Packaging optimization. The factory standard is the bulk pack for a single item, a color box for a dinnerware set, and special demands for the package.
The shockproof packaging + pallet transportation reduces the damage rate of sea transportation.
The quality of the ceramic tableware can reach the food grade standard, such as NTC3536 for Colombia, dishwasher test, and other international approvals needed, which is in line with South American import standards.
OEM or ODM service. We support customers' own brand LOGO printings, decals or colors, new shapes or sizes for a completely new ceramic tableware item.
Exclusive agency rights: Garbo Tableware can provide regional exclusive agency discounts for large customers.
Good Sample policy. 2~3 pieces of ceramic tableware samples can be offered to do the test and check the quality.
Case 1: A tableware importer in Paraguay purchases over 15 containers per year with a profit margin of 40%.
Case 2: A supplier of a Chilean hotel chain, with a 90% repurchase rate after 3 years of cooperation, usually confirms orders during the Canton Fair.
I believe, as a professional buyer or wholesaler from South America, you must want to know more details about us. Please don't hesitate to contact us via email or a phone call.
