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In 2012, the building materials industry faced significant challenges, including slowing demand growth, excess production capacity, and stricter environmental regulations. Despite these pressures, the sector made notable progress in energy conservation, emissions reduction, technological innovation, and management improvements. The overall economic performance remained stable, with structural adjustments accelerating across the industry.
**Industry Performance**
The output of major products varied significantly. While cement production rose by 7.4% to 2.18 billion tons, flat glass production declined by 3.2% to 710 million weight boxes. Ceramic tiles increased by 9.4%, reaching 9.2 billion square meters, and natural granite stone saw a strong 27.2% rise, totaling 410 million square meters. However, sanitary ceramics fell by 13.1%, reflecting market volatility.
Industrial added value grew by 11.5% year-on-year, but this marked a sharp drop from previous years, falling by 8 percentage points. The total profit for the industry reached a record high of 375 billion yuan, up 3.5% compared to the previous year. Although profits in the cement and flat glass sectors declined sharply, other segments such as cement products, light building materials, and architectural ceramics showed strong growth.
**Price Trends and Inventory Levels**
The decline in ex-factory prices for bulk products put pressure on the industry. Building materials and non-mineral product prices dropped by 2.2% annually. Cement prices experienced a "drop then rise" trend, with an average annual decrease of about 4%. Eastern regions saw steeper declines than central and western areas. Inventory levels also increased, with cement inventories rising by 1.8% and tile and stone material inventories jumping by 15.7%.
**Investment Growth and Regional Shifts**
Fixed asset investment growth slowed, but new building materials industries and those in central and western regions saw rapid expansion. Total fixed asset investment reached 1.1 trillion yuan, up 17.5% year-on-year. Cement and construction ceramics sectors, however, saw declines of 4.2% and 4.3% respectively. The concrete and cement products industry invested 185 billion yuan, growing by 22.1%, maintaining its position as the largest investor in the sector.
**Energy Efficiency and Environmental Progress**
Efforts to eliminate outdated production capacity continued. Nearly 220 million tons of cement and 47 million weight boxes of flat glass were phased out. Over 40 cement lines adopted nitrogen oxide reduction technologies, and nearly 20 lines participated in waste co-processing projects. The share of Grade 42.5 and above cement rose to 27.1%, indicating improved quality standards.
**Trade and Export Development**
Export delivery value reached approximately 225 billion yuan, up 7.9% from the previous year. Exports of building sanitary ceramics, technical glass, and Glass Fiber products saw significant growth. On the import side, demand for marble and granite increased, while imports of conductive products declined. The cement technology and equipment export industry exceeded 35 billion yuan, maintaining its global leadership.
**Challenges and Future Directions**
Despite progress, overcapacity remains a major issue, with low utilization rates for cement and flat glass. Energy efficiency and emission control technologies need further development, especially for large-scale industries like cement, glass, and ceramics. Green building materials face challenges due to lagging standards, requiring better coordination and certification systems.
Looking ahead, the industry is expected to grow steadily in 2013, with industrial added value projected to increase by 12%. Efforts will focus on reducing overcapacity, promoting green building materials, revising industry policies, and accelerating technological upgrades. The goal is to ensure sustainable development while supporting urbanization and industrial modernization.
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