Italy - Ceramic Tile - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Italy - Ceramic Tile - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights

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Ceramic Tile Price in Italy - 2023

Contents:

  1. Ceramic Tile Price in Italy (FOB) - 2023
  2. Ceramic Tile Price in Italy (CIF) - 2023
  3. Ceramic Tile Exports in Italy
  4. Ceramic Tile Imports in Italy

Ceramic Tile Price in Italy (FOB) - 2023

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $19.3 per square meter in June 2023, approximately equating the previous month. Over the period from June 2022 to June 2023, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.1%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when the average export price increased by 8.5% month-to-month. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $19.7 per square meter in December 2022; however, from January 2023 to June 2023, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In June 2023, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($26.7 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Romania ($11.8 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to South Korea (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Price in Italy (CIF) - 2023

The average ceramic tile import price stood at $10.3 per square meter in June 2023, with an increase of 3.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 when the average import price increased by 24% against the previous month. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $12.3 per square meter in June 2022; however, from July 2022 to June 2023, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by the country of origin: the country with the highest price was Spain ($14.2 per square meter), while the price for Greece ($312 per thousand square meters) was amongst the lowest.

From June 2022 to June 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+2.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Exports in Italy

In 2022, after three years of growth, there was significant decline in shipments abroad of ceramic tiles, when their volume decreased by -7.9% to 318M square meters. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 346M square meters, and then declined in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports amounted to $5.5B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Export of Ceramic Tile in Italy (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
France7227248929037.7%
United States5745686887278.2%
Germany5626186857148.3%
Belgium1611662082119.4%
Switzerland1551601821937.6%
Netherlands12614718218814.3%
United Kingdom1641541971884.7%
Austria12914217018212.2%
Canada1161141421468.0%
Israel75.386.712314023.0%
Greece53.949.566.677.813.0%
Hungary49.453.264.670.712.7%
Romania44.549.962.961.411.3%
Others1,4621,3721,7421,7436.0%
Total4,3944,4035,4055,5438.1%

Top Export Markets for Ceramic Tile from Italy in 2022:

  1. France (58.1M square meters)
  2. Germany (43.1M square meters)
  3. United States (35.4M square meters)
  4. Belgium (12.2M square meters)
  5. Austria (11.7M square meters)
  6. Netherlands (11.0M square meters)
  7. United Kingdom (9.4M square meters)
  8. Switzerland (9.0M square meters)
  9. Canada (7.8M square meters)
  10. Greece (6.5M square meters)
  11. Hungary (6.3M square meters)
  12. Israel (6.2M square meters)
  13. Romania (5.8M square meters)

Ceramic Tile Imports in Italy

In 2022, ceramic tile imports into Italy rose rapidly to 29M square meters, picking up by 12% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 27%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports soared to $276M in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated a strong expansion from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.9% over the last three years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +55.3% against 2020 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Import of Ceramic Tile in Italy (Million USD)
COUNTRY2019202020212022CAGR,
2019-2022
Spain82.673.710615322.8%
India17.820.636.443.835.0%
Germany20.919.324.622.22.0%
Bulgaria7.18.710.014.426.6%
Portugal8.44.86.89.33.5%
France1.94.04.45.845.1%
Poland13.77.19.15.7-25.3%
Tunisia0.10.10.24.3250.3%
Turkey5.83.14.13.5-15.5%
Austria10.212.612.71.3-49.7%
Others23.123.722.812.7-18.1%
Total19217823727612.9%

Top Suppliers of Ceramic Tile to Italy in 2022:

  1. Spain (16.2M square meters)
  2. India (4.8M square meters)
  3. Bulgaria (1.9M square meters)
  4. Germany (1.7M square meters)
  5. France (1.0M square meters)
  6. Portugal (0.8M square meters)
  7. Tunisia (0.7M square meters)
  8. Poland (0.5M square meters)
  9. Turkey (0.4M square meters)
  10. Austria (0.1M square meters)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ceramic tile market in Italy. 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:

  • Italy

Data coverage:

  • Market volume and value
  • Per Capita consumption
  • Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
  • Trade (exports and imports) in Italy
  • Export and import prices
  • Market trends, drivers and restraints
  • Key market players and their profiles

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  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. MARKET STRUCTURE
    3. TRADE BALANCE
    4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
    5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
  4. 4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    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

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
    2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
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    4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
  6. 6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    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. PRODUCTION

    The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry

    1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
  8. 8. IMPORTS

    The Largest Import Supplying Countries

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

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    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

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  11. 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 In 2012-2023
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    2. Market Value, 2012–2023
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
    8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
    9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
    10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
    11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
    12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
    13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
    14. Production Volume And Growth
    15. Exports And Growth
    16. Export Prices And Growth
    17. Market Size And Growth
    18. Per Capita Consumption
    19. Imports And Growth
    20. Import Prices
    21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
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Italy's October 2023 Exports of Ceramic Tiles Plummet by 48% to $192M
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The growth of Ceramic Tile exports from April 2023 to October 2023 remained somewhat lower, with a dramatic drop in value to $192M in October 2023.

Italy's Ceramic Tile Price Falls Slightly to $18.7 per Square Meter
May 8, 2023
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In January 2023, the ceramic tile price stood at $18.7 per square meter (FOB, Italy), reducing by -2.8% against the previous month.

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Feb 13, 2024
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The growth of Ceramic Tile exports from April 2023 to October 2023 remained somewhat lower, with a dramatic drop in value to $192M in October 2023.

Italy's Ceramic Tile Price Falls Slightly to $18.7 per Square Meter
May 8, 2023
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In January 2023, the ceramic tile price stood at $18.7 per square meter (FOB, Italy), reducing by -2.8% against the previous month.

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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.

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