China: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in China

The Chinese ceramic tile market totaled $X in 2023, stabilizing at the previous year. Overall, the total consumption indicated buoyant growth from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, consumption decreased by X% against 2019 indices. Ceramic tile consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in China

In value terms, ceramic tile production stood at $X in 2023 estimated in export price. Overall, the total production indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2023: its value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2023 figures, production decreased by X% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 when the production volume increased by X% against the previous year. Ceramic tile production peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, production failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from China

In 2023, ceramic tile exports from China fell to X square meters, waning by X% compared with 2022. Overall, exports saw a pronounced decline. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2022 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports shrank to $X in 2023. Over the period under review, exports showed a perceptible decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2022 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Malaysia (X square meters), the Philippines (X square meters) and Australia (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from China, with a combined X% share of total exports. Myanmar, Chile, Japan, Canada, Kazakhstan, Israel, South Africa and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

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

In value terms, the Philippines ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from China, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Australia ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Malaysia, with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Philippines stood at X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Australia (X% per year) and Malaysia (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, remaining stable against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2019 to 2023, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($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 more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into China

In 2023, supplies from abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by X% to X square meters, falling for the fourth consecutive year after four years of growth. Overall, imports showed a abrupt slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at X square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2023, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports declined rapidly to $X in 2023. In general, imports, however, showed a tangible increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Imports peaked at $X in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2023, Italy (X square meters) constituted the largest ceramic tile supplier to China, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (X square meters), twofold. The third position in this ranking was taken by the UK (X square meters), with a X% share.

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

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to China, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Spain ($X), with a X% share of total imports. It was followed by India, with a X% share.

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

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, jumping by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price recorded a buoyant expansion. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for the UK ($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 Spain (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform