Morbi Ceramic Cluster

A Morbi ceramic cluster employs around two lakh people. With a high cost of coal and gas, the production of ceramics in Morbi has suffered. Almost eight hundred of the ceramic units in Morbi have either shut down or are about to close. According to SURFACES REPORTER, the ceramic cluster is facing many problems, resulting in a fall in output.

The city is one of the largest morbi ceramic clusters in India, with over 1000 units in just a nine-km-wide district. Before the Morbi cluster began to grow, the city was associated with building products manufacturing. Traditional ‘Naliya’ tiles were made in Morbi for centuries. As the region grew and became popular as a ceramics hub, entrepreneurs moved to the area to install ceramic tile machines. In recent years, the region has made the switch from clay roof tiles to vitrified tiles.

While Morbi’s ceramic industry has been in existence for centuries, the state was hit by two major tragedies in the 20th century. The Macchu – 2 Dam blew in 1979, and the largest earthquake in history struck the region in 2000. Despite these tragedies, Morbi remains an economic hub and center of business and expertise. In fact, the city’s economy has been based on the ceramics industry and the clock manufacturing industry.

How Many Ceramic Units Are in a Morbi Ceramic Cluster?

The price of gas in the Morbi ceramic cluster is the biggest single factor in the manufacturing of ceramic tiles in the country. It accounts for around 35 per cent of the total cost of production. Increasing gas prices has increased the cost of production and has caused many smaller ceramic industries to shut down. Currently, there are about 1,000 ceramic units in Morbi. The price of gas has doubled since 2020.

Morbi is a large industrial area in the Saurashtra belt of Gujarat. Its ceramic cluster is one of the largest in the world. It is home to more than 610 ceramic-producing units that make a wide range of products including sanitary ware, industrial ceramics, and technical ceramics. The manufacturing plants in Morbi use cutting-edge equipment and technologies from around the world.

The industry is facing major challenges as it grows. As a result, experts in the field began to network internationally to share their expertise. This helped them develop mutual associations and exchange knowledge with other countries. Dada Parshuram, the first Indian to collaborate with Taka Sago, visited France, Italy, and Japan. In May, the company supplied 5.2 mscmd of natural gas to Morbi ceramic units. In March 2021, the number will rise to eight million cubic meters per day.