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World - Ceramic Tiles, Flags And Paving - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Article Publishing Date: Aug 15, 2018

Ceramic Tiles and Porcelain Stoneware Market: Looking for the Best Countries for Exports

Ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware are one of the basic building and finishing materials in the world. In 2017, the world market for ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware increased by X%, compared to the previous year and amounted to X billion sq. m.

From 2010-2017, world consumption of ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware consistently increased against the backdrop of post-crisis recovery of the world economy and growth of construction in China; before that, the market fluctuated slightly, remaining fairly stable on the whole. As a result, the consumption of ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware increased by X% over the past ten years. The average annual growth rate from 2007 to 2017 was +X%.

China (X billion sq. m.) dominated the consumption of ceramic tile and porcelain stoneware in 2017, accounting for X% of the world market. China's leadership is due to high construction volumes amid strong economic growth and a large population. Other large consumer countries were India (X million sq. m.), Brazil (X million sq. m.), Vietnam (X million sq. m.), Indonesia (X million sq. m.), Iran (X million sq. m.), the United States (X million sq. m.), Turkey (X million sq. m.), Mexico (X million sq. m.) and Russia (X million sq. m.), together covering X% of the global market.

According to IndexBox forecasts, the global construction industry will grow at a steady pace over the next years, largely due to infrastructure investment projects (or investment in infrastructure), both in emerging markets and in some developed markets. It is expected that the world market for ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware will maintain its current growth trend and will expand at an average annual rate of X% from 2018-2025, which will lead the market to X billion sq. m. by 2025.

How to Choose the Best Export Market for Suppliers of Ceramic Tiles and Porcelain Stoneware

One of the key business tasks that the ceramic market participants are forced to solve is the search for new overseas markets. Our analysts developed a step-by-step algorithm for solving this problem, based on the use of big data, which are processed by the IndexBox AI Platform. The decision-making logic is shown in the figure below.

In the process of determining the best export prospects, it is necessary to answer four key questions:

X.Which markets performed best in terms of ceramic tile sales in the last X years? And which markets were among the outsiders?

X.Which countries are the most promising, in terms of ceramic tile consumption growth, and which ones are already saturated?

X.In which countries are local producers unable to satisfy the increasing demand for ceramic tiles? Or, in some cases, which countries do not produce ceramic tile, at all?

X.Which markets are the most profitable for ceramic tile producers?

Previously, in order to answer these questions, analysts would need at least X weeks and over X sources of information. Today, using only one tool - the IB AI-platform, you can answer this question in less than X minutes.

So, the first question: Which markets performed best in terms of ceramic tile sales in the last X years? And which markets were among the outsiders?

In order to determine the largest consumer markets, compare the volumes and dynamics of the countries producing ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware.

Following the review, we see that the target interest is represented by large and growing markets, such as China (X billion sq. m.), India (X million sq. m.), Vietnam (X million sq. m.), Indonesia (X million sq. m.) and Iran (X million sq. m.).

Next question: Which countries are the most promising, in terms of ceramic tile consumption growth, and which ones are already saturated?

In order to answer the second question and identify countries whose market is far from saturation, we estimate the average per capita consumption and its dynamics.

The diagram enables identifying markets with a large and growing average per capita consumption. This group includes the United Arab Emirates (X square meters per person), Vietnam (X square meters/person), Saudi Arabia (X square meters per capita), China (X square meters per capita), Chile (X square meters per capita), Peru (X square meters per capita) and some other countries. A large and growing per capita consumption signifies consistently high popularity of tiles in these markets.

In the third step, we shall answer the following question: In which countries are local producers unable to satisfy the increasing demand for ceramic tiles? Or, in some cases, which countries do not produce ceramic tile at all?

Further, our task is to identify countries with a high share of imports, which will testify of the existing infrastructure for importers and market prospects for organizing new supplies.

The diagram shows that Chile (X million square meters), Thailand (X square meters), Russia (X square meters), Saudi Arabia (X square meters) and Peru (X square meters) are large and fast-growing importers of ceramic tiles and porcelain stoneware. On the other hand, the U.S. continues to boast the largest volume of imports (X square meters), though it declined slightly over the recent years.

Finally, we determine the countries where imports are the most profitable. Define countries with high and growing import prices.

Since this category features countries with the highest import prices, which continue to grow, they are the lucrative markets for foreign suppliers of ceramic tiles. These countries include Indonesia ($X per square meter), the U.S. ($X per square meter), Saudi Arabia ($X per square meter), Germany ($X per square meter) and South Korea ($X per square meter).

Summary

Comparing the results of the X diagrams, we can state that Indonesia, China, the United States, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Iran, France, Germany and the Netherlands now appear to be the most promising markets for foreign suppliers of ceramic tile and porcelain stoneware in the world. In these countries, there is either a significant or rapidly growing volume of imports. Moreover, import prices in most of the above-mentioned countries remain relatively high.

Using the IB AI-platform you can perform such an analysis and many other operations yourself. Our specialists will be happy to answer questions. It's our job to help you make informed decisions.

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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 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 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:

+ 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

Reasons to buy this report:

  • Take advantage of the latest data
  • Find deeper insights into current market developments
  • Discover vital success factors affecting the market

This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.

In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:

  1. How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
  2. How to load your idle production capacity
  3. How to boost your sales on overseas markets
  4. How to increase your profit margins
  5. How to make your supply chain more sustainable
  6. How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
  7. How to outsource production to other countries
  8. How to prepare your business for global expansion

While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.

  1. 1. INTRODUCTION

    Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business

    1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
    2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
    3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
    4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS

  2. 2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

    1. KEY FINDINGS
    2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
    2. CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
    3. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030

  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
    2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
    3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
    4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
    5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT

  5. 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
    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
    3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES

  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
    1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
    3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
    4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
    5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS

  7. 7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
    2. PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY

  8. 8. GLOBAL IMPORTS

    The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. GLOBAL EXPORTS

    The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
    2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  10. 10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

    This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO

  11. 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

  12. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2023
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    3. Market Value, 2012–2023
    4. Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
    5. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    8. Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    11. Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023

  13. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Consumption, By Country, 2023
    4. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    5. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    6. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    7. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    8. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    9. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    10. Production Volume And Growth
    11. Exports And Growth
    12. Export Prices And Growth
    13. Market Size And Growth
    14. Per Capita Consumption
    15. Imports And Growth
    16. Import Prices
    17. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    18. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    19. Production, By Country, 2023
    20. Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    21. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    24. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    26. Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    28. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    30. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    32. Export Prices, 2012–2023

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