Cut Down 30% Cost! Opal Glassware: The Perfect Solution to High Tariffs of Ceramic for Europe Customers

The weather of trade are unstable in Europe, and for anyone in the restaurant, hotel, or home collection import business, it's a rainstorm which can brush the good trade circumstance. The fierce anti-dumping duties from European Union on ceramic tableware have sent earthquake through the market. Tariffs is keeping climbing to 36.1% now, the cost of these elegant and colorful ceramic plates and bowls has been skyrocketing. For who runs on little margins, an unexpected €36,100 which is added on a €100,000 order is not a convenient way for business company but a severe threat to its own profits and survival.

Then what's the action to avoid? Would you want absorb the cost and watch your profits become nothing? Or would you pass this crisis to customers and lose all your competitive space? 

How about I offer you the third option? This option not only avoids these high tariffs, but also provides a superior product in almost every measurable aspect. It's time to free from traditional thinking and embrace smarter alternatives: Opal Glass.

1. What is Opal Glass? (It's Not Regular Glass)

Please change your mind to what you are thinking about the common glassware. Opal glass is unique which is created through putting it in a special tempering process,  which results in a material with a elegant white finished products. It has the good looking outfit as porcelain but also with the high performance for daily usage. Let me introduce some characters of this opal glassware for you.

(1) Built to Last: How often do people usually knock a plate which mess into different broken pieces? Opal glass is 2.5 times more resistant to mechanical impact than ordinary glass. What’s more, even more resistant to some porcelain. Take busy restaurants as an example, this means a significant drop in annual breakage and replacement rates, typically from a costly 15% to a 5% or less.

(2) Heat and Cold Resistance: For low-quality tableware, the journey from the refrigerator to the microwave is difficult target to achieve unbroken situation. However, the opal glass makes it easy which can withstand thermal shocks of up to 135°C (275°F). This versatility has revolutionized kitchen efficiency.

(3) Excellent Hygiene Performance: The surface of ceramic is covered with tiny pores, which can be easily hidden with bacteria and odors. Opal glass, however, is 100% non-porous, which means nothing can get in. It is more easier to clean, less prone to staining, and fully complies with the EU’s strictest food contact safety standard (EC) No 1935/2004.

2. Number Tells Truth: 30% Cost Reduction

· Purchase Cost: Please assume a standard 16-piece dinnerware set, the FOB (Free on Board) price for quality ceramics is about €25/set, while opal glass of the same quality is about €22/set, offering a competitive 12% price advantage.

· Tariff Cost: This is an important part. Ceramic set is subject to a 36.1% anti-dumping duty, whereas opal glass, as a glassware product, typically has an import tariff between 0% and 5%.

Following is the chart for your reference:

The chart is clear enough. For every set of opal glassware you purchase, you're saving around €11. Now, you can multiply that by an order thousands of sets. The savings are not only substantial, but also of great significance. In addition, this doesn't even take into account of long-term savings from reduced breakage and improved kitchen operational efficiency.

3. A Real Case from Garbo Customer: How a Paris Restaurant Made the Change

One of our customers, Louis Bernards who is the manager of "Le Jardin," a bustling French restaurant in the heart of Paris. Like many managers, he was facing a crisis at that time. His stable and long term ceramic supplier had just hit him with an increase of 25% price, which is due to the new tariffs.

Louis explained, “Our budget was already tight, and we couldn’t afford this increasing price, but replacing with cheaper, lower-quality porcelain was also unacceptable. Our reputation depends on our customer experience.”

Searching for a solution, Louis found that opal glass on Garbo Website. He was skeptical at first, but a demonstration of its durability from Garbo Opal Glassware Quality Test Video and Certification dispelled his concerns. He placed an order for 500 dinnerware sets immediately. After putting into using, Louis also recommends his friends to buy opal glassware from us.

"The savings were incredible—we has saved more than €7,000 on that order," he says with laughter. "But the real surprise came from the next six months. Our breakage reports lower down by about 80%. The kitchen staff appraise it because for lightweight and easy to clean. Our guests love its looking and performance. There is no doubt that make the switch from ceramic to opal glass was one of the smartest business decisions that I've ever made."

Make Your Smart Choice for Your Business

The time of ceramic is over. High tariffs have forced many markets to innovate, while opal glass has emerged as a winner. It's a natural upgrade in cost-saving, safety, durability as well as elegance.

Don't let outdated materials and high tariffs jeopardize your business's future. It's time to adopt smarter, more durable, and more economical ways.

Want to see the difference for your market?

Contact us to receive our latest Garbo opal glass catalog and get a required quotation for your reference to see the difference.

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