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World - Ceramic Tile - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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The global ceramic tile market is expected to continue growing over the next eight years, with an increase in both volume and value. China leads in both consumption and production of ceramic tiles, followed by India, Brazil, and the United States. Major importing countries include the United States, France, and Germany. The average import price and export price of ceramic tiles have consistently shown growth over the years, with some countries like Italy and Poland commanding higher prices for their exports.
Market Forecast
Driven by increasing demand for ceramic tiles worldwide, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next eight-year period. Market performance is forecast to retain its current trend pattern, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +4.0% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market volume to 20B square meters by the end of 2030.
In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +5.8% for the period from 2022 to 2030, which is projected to bring the market value to $126.6B (in nominal prices) by the end of 2030.
Consumption
World Consumption of Ceramic Tile
In 2022, global consumption of ceramic tiles reached 15B square meters, almost unchanged from the previous year. The total consumption volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the consumption volume increased by 8.7% against the previous year. As a result, consumption attained the peak volume of 15B square meters. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the global consumption failed to regain momentum.
The global ceramic tile market value rose notably to $80.4B in 2022, growing by 5.1% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 7.8% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the global market reached the peak level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.
Consumption By Country
China (7.8B square meters) remains the largest ceramic tile consuming country worldwide, accounting for 53% of total volume. Moreover, ceramic tile consumption in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest consumer, India (885M square meters), ninefold. Brazil (745M square meters) ranked third in terms of total consumption with a 5.1% share.
In China, ceramic tile consumption expanded at an average annual rate of +6.4% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+2.6% per year) and Brazil (-1.5% per year).
In value terms, China ($33.7B) led the market, alone. The second position in the ranking was taken by the United States ($3.7B). It was followed by Brazil.
From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in China stood at +6.2%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: the United States (+5.7% per year) and Brazil (-5.1% per year).
The countries with the highest levels of ceramic tile per capita consumption in 2022 were China (5.5 square meters per person), Vietnam (5.2 square meters per person) and Iran (4.7 square meters per person).
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for China (with a CAGR of +6.3%), while consumption for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Production
World Production of Ceramic Tile
In 2022, the amount of ceramic tiles produced worldwide was estimated at 15B square meters, flattening at 2021 figures. The total output volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.8% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2019 with an increase of 8.5%. Global production peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.
In value terms, ceramic tile production stood at $78.2B in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of 9.4%. Global production peaked at $79.1B in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.
Production By Country
The country with the largest volume of ceramic tile production was China (8.5B square meters), comprising approx. 57% of total volume. Moreover, ceramic tile production in China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, India (1.3B square meters), sevenfold. Brazil (857M square meters) ranked third in terms of total production with a 5.7% share.
In China, ceramic tile production expanded at an average annual rate of +5.1% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: India (+6.6% per year) and Brazil (-0.1% per year).
Imports
World Imports of Ceramic Tile
In 2022, global ceramic tile imports reduced to 2.6B square meters, falling by -6% on 2021 figures. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 16%. As a result, imports attained the peak of 2.8B square meters, and then declined in the following year.
In value terms, ceramic tile imports rose rapidly to $21.7B in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +3.0% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 21% against the previous year. Global imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Imports By Country
In 2022, the United States (203M square meters), followed by France (121M square meters) were the major importers of ceramic tiles, together achieving 12% of total imports. Mexico (118M square meters), the UK (101M square meters), Germany (80M square meters), Saudi Arabia (80M square meters), South Korea (76M square meters), the Philippines (68M square meters), Thailand (64M square meters), the Dominican Republic (57M square meters), Israel (52M square meters), the United Arab Emirates (45M square meters) and Malaysia (42M square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by the Dominican Republic (with a CAGR of +24.8%), while imports for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest ceramic tile importing markets worldwide were the United States ($2.2B), France ($1.3B) and Germany ($1B), with a combined 21% share of global imports. The UK, Israel, the Philippines, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, South Korea, the Dominican Republic, the United Arab Emirates, Thailand and Malaysia lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 24%.
Among the main importing countries, the Dominican Republic, with a CAGR of +18.7%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Import Prices By Country
The average ceramic tile import price stood at $8.2 per square meter in 2022, with an increase of 15% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. As a result, import price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major importing countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Israel ($15 per square meter), while Malaysia ($4 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Israel (+4.9%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Exports
World Exports of Ceramic Tile
In 2022, approx. 3B square meters of ceramic tiles were exported worldwide; shrinking by -3.3% against the year before. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 17% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 3.1B square meters, and then contracted modestly in the following year.
In value terms, ceramic tile exports expanded notably to $21.4B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +2.5% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, the global exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.
Exports By Country
In 2022, China (741M square meters), distantly followed by Spain (457M square meters), India (424M square meters), Italy (318M square meters) and Mexico (146M square meters) represented the key exporters of ceramic tiles, together generating 70% of total exports. The following exporters - Turkey (127M square meters), Egypt (115M square meters), Brazil (114M square meters) and Poland (50M square meters) - together made up 14% of total exports.
From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +29.0%), while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
In value terms, the largest ceramic tile supplying countries worldwide were Italy ($5.5B), Spain ($4.7B) and China ($3.2B), together comprising 63% of global exports. India, Turkey, Mexico, Brazil, Poland and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 22%.
Among the main exporting countries, India, with a CAGR of +32.2%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
Export Prices By Country
In 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $7.2 per square meter, surging by 9.9% against the previous year. Overall, the export price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the average export prices hit record highs at $7.5 per square meter in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.
Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($17 per square meter), while Egypt ($1.2 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+5.0%), while the other global leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global ceramic tile market. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.
Product coverage:
- Prodcom 23311000 -
- Prodcom 23311010 - Unglazed ceramic mosaic tiles, cubes and similar articles, w ith a surface area < .49 cm.
- Prodcom 23311020 - Glazed ceramic mosaic tiles, cubes and similar articles, with a surface area < .49 cm.
- Prodcom 23311030 -
- Prodcom 23311050 - Unglazed ceramic and stoneware flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, unglazed ceramic and stoneware mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing
- Prodcom 23311053 -
- Prodcom 23311057 -
- Prodcom 23311071 - Glazed ceramic double tiles of the spaltplatten type
- Prodcom 23311073 - Glazed stoneware flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, with a face of > .90 cm.
- Prodcom 23311075 - Glazed earthenware or fine pottery ceramic flags and paving, h earth or wall tiles, with a face of > .90 cm.
- Prodcom 23311079 - Glazed ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles excluding double tiles of the spaltplatten type, stoneware, e arthenware or fine pottery flags, paving or tiles with a face of not > .90 cm.
Country coverage:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
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- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- Production Volume And Growth
- Exports And Growth
- Export Prices And Growth
- Market Size And Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports And Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
This article provides a detailed overview of the world's leading import markets for ceramic tiles, with a focus on the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Israel. It explores the factors driving demand in these markets, including robust construction industries and a preference for ceramic tiles in both residential and commercial properties.
The ceramic tile market is a $4 billion industry that employs over 30,000 people in the United States. The majority of ceramic tile production takes place in Europe and Asia, with China being the largest producer.