France: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in France

The French ceramic tile market shrank to $X in 2022, falling by X% against the previous year. In general, consumption, however, saw a mild expansion. As a result, consumption reached the peak level of $X, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Production in France

In value terms, ceramic tile production skyrocketed to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of X% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations throughout the analyzed period. As a result, production reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from France

In 2022, ceramic tile exports from France dropped markedly to X square meters, waning by X% on 2021. In general, exports saw a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports rose to $X in 2022. Overall, exports continue to indicate a noticeable decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of $X. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Italy (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from France, with a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to Italy exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Belgium (X square meters), with an X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Italy totaled X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Switzerland (X% per year) and Belgium (X% per year).

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from France were Italy ($X), Switzerland ($X) and the UK ($X), together accounting for X% of total exports. Germany, Belgium, Turkey, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Spain, Cote d'Ivoire, Madagascar, French Polynesia and Senegal lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Turkey, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, rising by X% against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Switzerland ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Madagascar ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Senegal (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into France

After six years of growth, overseas purchases of ceramic tiles decreased by X% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, total imports indicated mild growth from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of X% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by X%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters, and then reduced notably in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports rose to $X in 2022. In general, imports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

Spain (X square meters), Italy (X square meters) and Portugal (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to France, together comprising X% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by Spain (with a CAGR of X%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X), Spain ($X) and Portugal ($X) were the largest ceramic tile suppliers to France, with a combined X% share of total imports. Turkey, Germany and the Czech Republic lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further X%.

The Czech Republic, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for Spain ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by the Czech Republic (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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