CIS: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in CIS

In 2023, the CIS ceramic tile market decreased by X% to $X for the first time since 2020, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, consumption, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, the market reached the maximum level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in CIS

In value terms, ceramic tile production declined modestly to $X in 2023 estimated in export price. In general, production saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of X% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports in CIS

In 2023, ceramic tile exports in the CIS surged to X square meters, with an increase of X% on the year before. Total exports indicated a notable increase from 2012 to 2023: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by X%. The volume of export peaked in 2023 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports expanded markedly to $X in 2023. Total exports indicated a slight increase 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, exports increased by X% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Belarus (X square meters) and Russia (X square meters) were the largest exporters of ceramic tiles in 2023, accounting for approx. X% and X% of total exports, respectively. It was distantly followed by Uzbekistan (X square meters), generating a X% share of total exports. The following exporters - Kazakhstan (X square meters) and Kyrgyzstan (X square meters) - each reached an X% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the key exporting countries, was attained by Kazakhstan (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Russia ($X) remains the largest ceramic tile supplier in the CIS, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Belarus ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by Uzbekistan, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2023, the average annual growth rate of value in Russia was relatively modest. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Belarus (X% per year) and Uzbekistan (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2023, the export price in the CIS amounted to $X per square meter, waning by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price continues to indicate a noticeable curtailment. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the export price increased by X%. The level of export peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major exporting countries. In 2023, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Russia ($X per square meter), while Belarus ($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 Kyrgyzstan (X%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the export price figures.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports in CIS

Ceramic tile imports rose notably to X square meters in 2023, with an increase of X% on 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by X%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports soared to $X in 2023. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when imports increased by X%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

Russia was the largest importer of ceramic tiles in the CIS, with the volume of imports finishing at X square meters, which was near X% of total imports in 2023. It was distantly followed by Kazakhstan (X square meters), Azerbaijan (X square meters), Belarus (X square meters) and Uzbekistan (X square meters), together making up a X% share of total imports. Moldova (X square meters) and Tajikistan (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

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

In value terms, Russia ($X), Kazakhstan ($X) and Azerbaijan ($X) appeared to be the countries with the highest levels of imports in 2023, together accounting for X% of total imports.

Azerbaijan, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main importing countries over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2023, the import price in the CIS amounted to $X per square meter, surging by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the import price increased by X%. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2023, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Moldova ($X per square meter), while Tajikistan ($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 Uzbekistan (X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform