Portugal: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Portugal

After five years of growth, the Portuguese ceramic tile market decreased by X% to $X in 2022. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a prominent increase. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2021, and then plummeted in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Production in Portugal

In value terms, ceramic tile production fell to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, production hit record highs at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

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Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Portugal

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic tiles increased by X% to X square meters, rising for the second consecutive year after two years of decline. Overall, exports, however, recorded a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2019 to 2022, the growth of the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports stood at $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

France (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to France exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the UK (X square meters), sixfold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Sweden (X square meters), with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume to France amounted to X%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the UK (X% per year) and Sweden (X% per year).

In value terms, France ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from Portugal, comprising X% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the United States ($X), with a X% share of total exports. It was followed by the UK, with a X% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to France was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the United States (X% per year) and the UK (X% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, remaining constant against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of X%. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 an increase of X%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2021, and then fell modestly in the following year.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Sweden ($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 the United States (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Portugal

In 2022, purchases abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by X% to X square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. In general, total imports indicated prominent 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 pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2014 with an increase of X% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2021, and then contracted significantly in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports stood at $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, saw a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of X%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see steady growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X square meters) constituted the largest ceramic tile supplier to Portugal, accounting for a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X square meters), more than tenfold.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain totaled X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Portugal, comprising X% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a X% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain amounted to X%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (X% per year) and India (X% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, growing by X% against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a notable increase. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for India ($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 Italy (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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