What Monalisa Group does

Monalisa Group is a Foshan, Guangdong-based manufacturer of ceramic tiles, ceramic panels (陶瓷板), large-format tiles (陶瓷大板), and rock slabs / sintered stone (岩板), operating under a brand registered in 2000. The company serves two principal customer segments: end consumers via more than 4,000 authorized specialty stores across China, and large real estate developers via 100+ strategic partnerships, with named customers including Country Garden (碧桂园), Poly Property (保利), Vanke (万科), Longfor (龙湖), Sunac (融创), and Hengda (恒大). It has accumulated 1,139 granted patents and references 1,000+ benchmark engineering cases as well as 965,687+ free room-measurement appointments, indicating both technical depth and a strong installation-service funnel.

The company's core technology stack centers on ceramic formulation and surface decoration, including proprietary dry-particle batching inkjet printing, the 罗马岗石 (Roma Gangkou) series production technology, the 无极·石界 (Wuji·Shijie) and 无极·木歌 (Wuji·Muge) premium product lines, the 微笑服务 (Smile Service) and 密缝铺贴 (Seamless Installation) service systems, and what is described as the world's first ammonia-hydrogen zero-carbon combustion ceramic production demonstration line. Go-to-market is a dual channel model: a nationwide B2C specialty-store network supplemented by direct B2B supply to real estate and engineering projects. Pricing is project- and channel-specific and is not disclosed at the consolidated level. No AI/ML capabilities, funding events, or public-market listing are indicated in the available data.

Name

Monalisa Group

Legal name

蒙娜丽莎集团股份有限公司

Website

https://monalisa.com.cn

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Monalisa Group is a Foshan, China-based ceramic tile, panel, and rock-slab manufacturer founded in 2000. It serves end consumers through 4,000+ specialty stores and supplies real estate developers such as Country Garden, Vanke, and Poly via 100+ strategic partnerships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Ceramic Tiles and Sintered Stone Building Materials

NAICS

Pottery, Ceramics, and Plumbing Fixture Manufacturing (327110), Cut Stone and Stone Product Manufacturing (327991)

SIC

Pottery & Related Products (3260)

akta.pro primary industry

Carpet Tile Manufacturing (Modular) (IMAOAJAB)

Keywords

• Ceramic tile manufacturing
• Large format ceramic panels
• Sintered stone slabs
• Building decoration materials
• Ceramic wall floor tiles

Headquarters

HQ city

Foshan

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Technology or R&D, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Ceramic Tile and Slab Product Sales: B2C and B2B sales of ceramic tiles, ceramic panels, large format tiles, and rock slabs through authorized specialty stores, dealer network, and strategic real estate partnerships. Products are sold as one-time purchases with installation services available.
2. Real Estate Strategic Cooperation: Direct B2B sales to real estate developers for property projects, providing standardized products and services to over 100 strategic partner real estate companies.
3. Home Decoration Services: Pre-sales measurement, design consultation, and after-sales maintenance services integrated with product sales through the Smile Service system.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Monalisa Group manufactures and sells ceramic tiles, thin ceramic panels, large-format ceramic panels, and sintered stone/rock slabs (岩板) under the Monalisa brand, distributed through more than 4,000 authorized specialty stores across China and through direct strategic partnerships with over 100 real estate developers. The company also provides an integrated Smile Service (微笑服务) system that bundles free on-site measurement, design consultation, seamless large-format installation (密缝铺贴), and after-sales support with its product sales.

Product overview

Monalisa Group is a leading Chinese ceramic tile manufacturer offering a comprehensive portfolio of building materials. The product line includes ceramic tiles, thin ceramic panels, large-format ceramic panels (陶瓷大板), and sintered stone/rock slabs (岩板). Core product series include 无极·石界, 时空石韵, 七星珍岩 for premium stone aesthetics, 无极·木歌 for wood grain textures, and 罗马岗石 for natural stone replication. The company operates over 4,000 specialty stores nationwide and provides the '微笑服务' service system including design consultation, precise measurement, professional installation (密缝铺贴), and after-sales support. Product specifications range from small formats (300×300mm) to large slabs (1800×3600mm, 1800×6000mm), serving residential and commercial interior and exterior applications.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Wuji·Shijie Series (无极·石界) Premium ceramic tile series built around rare global natural stone aesthetics, combining contemporary material design with multi-texture craftsmanship and multi-specification combinations to deliver high-end interior decoration surfaces for residential and commercial spaces.
• Space-Time Stone Series (时空石韵) Premium ceramic panel series inspired by original natural stone that captures mountain and river aesthetics, aimed at consumers seeking an authentic Eastern-inspired interior look.
• Seven Star Rare Rock Series (七星珍岩) Luxury ceramic tile series featuring rare natural precious stones from exclusive mineral veins, aimed at modern concealed-luxury consumers seeking natural dialogue in interior design.
• Wuji·Muge Series (无极·木歌) Wood-grain luxury ceramic tile series that uses handcraft techniques combined with precision instruments to create deep wood grain, glossy glaze surfaces, and layered textures, targeted at high-end home decoration.
• Roma Gangkou Series (罗马岗石) Ceramic tile series using inkjet printing combined with dry-particle batching technology to recreate natural granite's rough concave-convex texture with authentic tactile feel and weathered patterns, suitable for large building exterior walls.
• Sintered Stone / Rock Slabs (岩板)

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 965,687 free room measurement appointments booked through the service platform
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Asian Olympic Council (亚洲奥林匹克理事会)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMonalisa Group serves as an official partner of the Asian Olympic Council. The company participated in the torch relay for the 6th Asian Beach Games in Sanya in March 2026, receiving the torch at the Luhuitou Scenic Area.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Xinmingzhu Group (新明珠陶瓷集团): Xinmingzhu is one of the largest Foshan-based ceramic tile manufacturers with a broad product portfolio including ceramic tiles, large-format slabs, and rock slabs. It is a comparable scale competitor to Monalisa in production capacity, distribution scale, and real estate partnerships.
• Nabel Ceramics (诺贝尔陶瓷): Nabel is a major Hangzhou-based Chinese ceramic tile manufacturer specializing in premium porcelain tiles and large-format slabs. It competes directly with Monalisa in the high-end residential and luxury renovation segments.
• Oceano Ceramics (欧神诺陶瓷): Oceano is a Chinese ceramic tile manufacturer focused on premium porcelain tiles and large-format slabs, now part of a listed building materials group. It directly competes with Monalisa in the B2B real estate and high-end residential channels.
• Jianyi Marble Tiles (简一大理石瓷砖): Jianyi specializes in large-format marble-effect porcelain tiles and is a direct competitor in the premium large-format slab category where Monalisa is also positioning. Both target high-end residential and commercial applications with similar aesthetics and service offerings.
• Eagle Ceramic (鹰牌陶瓷): Eagle Ceramic is a long-established Foshan-based tile manufacturer offering ceramic tiles, porcelain tiles, and sintered stone products. It competes with Monalisa in both the traditional tile market and the large-format/sintered stone category with similar B2B and distribution channels.
• Dongpeng Holdings: Dongpeng Holdings is one of the largest Chinese ceramic tile manufacturers with extensive nationwide distribution and a similar product portfolio spanning tiles, panels, and slabs. It directly competes with Monalisa in both retail/dealer channels and real estate B2B partnerships across China.
• Marco Polo Ceramics (马可波罗): Marco Polo is a leading Foshan-based ceramic tile brand offering similar ceramic tiles, large-format panels, and rock slabs. It shares Monalisa's premium positioning, dealer-network distribution model, and B2B real estate developer channel.
• Wonderful Ceramics (能强陶瓷): Wonderful is a Foshan-based ceramic tile manufacturer with nationwide distribution competing directly with Monalisa in mid-to-premium tile categories, particularly in dealer channels and large-scale residential development projects.

Broad incumbents

• RAK Ceramics: RAK Ceramics is one of the world's largest ceramic tile manufacturers based in the UAE with global distribution. It is a comparable scale incumbent in premium ceramic tiles and large-format slabs, competing with Monalisa in any export/overseas expansion ambitions.
• Mohawk Industries: Mohawk Industries is the world's largest flooring manufacturer with ceramic tile operations through its Marazzi and Daltile brands. While broader in scope (carpet, LVT, laminate), its ceramic tile segment competes with Monalisa in global premium tile categories and represents the scale benchmark for the industry.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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