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Due to rise in income and living standards, China's bathroom equipment market is showing a growing trends. China's bathroom equipment, tap and other sanitary ware market is very promising. In 2006 it was above $22 billion. In bath sector, Acrylic baths, cast iron baths and powered baths have risen sharply. Cast iron baths are mainly used in big hotels and luxurious apartments. Whereas, acrylic bath is popular among the general people. Water saving toilets are popular in water scarce region. Regarding basin, vanity and pedestal basins are becoming popular. Earlier wall hung basin was popular. Bowl-shape basin standing on the vanity top is preferred most by the people. Glass basins are also popular among certain section of the population. Bidet market is still small which find its place in big villas, apartments and the most luxurious hotel rooms. The taps and mixers market is over US$ 564 million. One handled mixers and thermostatic mixers constitutes the major portion of the market.