The Future of Bangladesh Ceramics Industry

In recent years, the ceramic industries in Bangladesh have been doing exceptionally well in both the home and international markets. Companies like DBL and other ceramic company in Bangladesh has gained massive popularity due to their world-class products. 

Besides, world-class porcelain and ceramic goods, such as tea, coffee, and dinner sets, have made a strong impression, particularly in the international market. Due to expanding demand, the country’s ceramics sector has become a thriving industrial sector, drawing an increasing number of enterprises over the years.

So let’s see how the Bangladeshi Ceramic industry has developed so far and how it can get better.

Future of Ceramic Industry in Bangladesh: Rise of Ceramic Market and Future Possibilities

In Bangladesh, more than 60 brand manufacture ceramic products. Apart from that, 100+ companies have developed so far. The employment in this sector is approximately five hundred thousand, and the growth is highly remarkable in both local and global markets.

A New Trend “Advance Ceramics”

The ceramic business has expanded to include a considerably broader range of uses, known as ‘Advanced Ceramics.’ These ceramics’ value-added properties enable them to be used for challenges such as conserving energy, water purification, and electrical and medicinal applications.

Bangladesh is attempting to enter this promising market beyond the traditional use of ceramics and enter this promising market. Companies and universities invest a lot in development and research to fully understand the possibilities of advanced ceramics.

For example, companies like DBL and Shinepukur are working with GCE to create heat-insulating ceramic fibers for industrial purposes and solar-grade silicon chips from quartz.

What are the challenges, and how to overcome them?

No wonder it’s a promising sector, but there are still some obstacles to overcome, including insufficient gas supply, dependency on foreign raw material manufacturers that cause a significant amount of taxes, frequent gas price hikes, and inadequate resources. So notable changes are required to control these inconveniences.

Export Potential

The trade potential is enormous, but it won’t come quickly. Export has always been in our favor, and we have collaborated with overseas specialists to improve our products’ quality and design continuously.

However, the most challenging part is that we still need to import raw materials and essential chemicals from abroad.

Provision to ensure

This sector, which is strongly import-oriented, requires immediate help from the government in the form of zero-tariff imports, export incentives, and reduced additional tariffs.

The RMG sector benefits from zero-duty imports, and ceramics, the next promising area, should have similar chances for long-term growth.

Furthermore, approaches that rely on domestic production of raw materials should be strengthened. 

For instance:

1. Mymensingh has a rich mine of white clay that can offer up to 2.57 million tons of clay, and white clay is one of the primary raw materials used in ceramic products and is still imported.
2. Surface Deposits of white clay have been observed in the districts of Chittagong, Sherpur, and Netrokona.

To keep local customers, manufacturers must maintain a consistent pricing range, which means that gas prices must remain stable, but unfortunately, that’s going out of hand.

Ensuring Proficient Manpower

This industry needs extensive development and research and adequate training programs to create qualified labor in the sector.

Bangladesh should continue to evolve to service the new domain of advanced ceramics so that the sector can quickly maximize its potential.

Ensuring Improvement

Currently, practically all ceramic tile manufacturers are attempting to improve product quality. On the other hand, Bangladesh hasn’t seen much innovation in the tile industry.

• We need to focus more on innovation to meet people’s current requirements.
• We must concentrate on the challenges that people confront in their daily lives and devise novel solutions to them.
• We must manufacture alumina balls, abrasive tools, frits, and so on in our nation to create a solid backward link for the ceramics industry.

This will allow us to shorten the time it takes to obtain raw materials from outside the country, and thus we can also save both time and money. As a result, we will be able to minimize costs while also gaining a strategic advantage regarding exporting.

Conclusion:

According to industry insiders, the answers to the difficulties lie in implementing these steps; lowering manufacturing costs, which implies introducing contemporary technology and machines in this area. Although it may appear costly at first glance, it will be beneficial in the long run.

Overall, the relevant authorities should pay closer attention to the ceramic industry and take the required steps to ensure its continued growth.