Brazil: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Brazil

The Brazilian ceramic tile market declined modestly to $X in 2023, dropping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, saw a perceptible descent. Ceramic tile consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Production in Brazil

In value terms, ceramic tile production fell to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, saw a perceptible slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, production remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2023, exports of ceramic tiles from Brazil declined rapidly to X square meters, waning by X% on 2022 figures. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X square meters in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports reduced remarkably to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at $X in 2022, and then shrank sharply in the following year.

Exports by Country

The United States (X square meters), Paraguay (X square meters) and Argentina (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from Brazil, together accounting for X% of total exports. Uruguay, the Dominican Republic, Chile, Panama, Colombia, Jamaica, Bolivia, Honduras, Ecuador and Guyana lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2023, the biggest increases were recorded for Ecuador (with a CAGR of X%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Argentina ($X) constituted the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from Brazil worldwide, together accounting for X% of total exports. Uruguay, Bolivia, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Colombia, Panama, Jamaica, Ecuador, Honduras and Guyana lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Ecuador, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2023, with a decrease of X% against the previous year. In general, the export price saw a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when the average export price increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Brazil

In 2023, purchases abroad of ceramic tiles was finally on the rise to reach X square meters for the first time since 2017, thus ending a five-year declining trend. Overall, imports, however, recorded a dramatic decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports declined sharply to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a abrupt contraction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2023, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, India (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to Brazil, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X square meters), fourfold. Italy (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of volume from India totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (X% per year) and Italy (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and India ($X) constituted the largest ceramic tile suppliers to Brazil, with a combined X% share of total imports.

Among the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, reducing by X% against the previous year. In general, the import price, however, showed a strong expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter, and then contracted notably in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2023, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per square meter), while the price for India ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Vietnam (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform