United Arab Emirates: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in the United Arab Emirates

After two years of decline, the ceramic tile market in the United Arab Emirates increased by X% to $X in 2022. Overall, consumption, however, showed a perceptible reduction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2016; however, from 2017 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from the United Arab Emirates

After two years of growth, shipments abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by X% to X square meters in 2022. In general, exports recorded a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports contracted to $X in 2022. Overall, exports showed a abrupt slump. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when exports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Oman (X square meters), Kuwait (X square meters) and the UK (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from the United Arab Emirates, together comprising X% of total exports. Jordan, Benin, Bahrain, Italy, Pakistan, Guatemala, France, Ethiopia, Morocco and the Netherlands lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Benin (with a CAGR of X%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Oman ($X), Kuwait ($X) and the UK ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from the United Arab Emirates worldwide, together comprising X% of total exports. Jordan, Benin, Bahrain, Italy, Guatemala, Ethiopia, Morocco, the Netherlands, Pakistan and France lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further X%.

Among the main countries of destination, Benin, with a CAGR of X%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, remaining relatively unchanged against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, saw a noticeable setback. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 an increase of X%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2015 to 2022, the average export prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Benin ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Pakistan ($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 Ethiopia (X%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Join Us at HANNOVER MESSE 2024

Don’t miss your chance to connect with us directly. Schedule a personal meeting to dive deeper into how solutions.
Hall 002, Stand C10. 22 - 26 April 2024 | Hannover, Germany

Book Your Meeting

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into the United Arab Emirates

In 2022, ceramic tile imports into the United Arab Emirates shrank to X square meters, dropping by X% against the year before. Over the period under review, imports saw a slight curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 with an increase of X%. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports dropped modestly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports showed a pronounced contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by X% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

In 2022, India (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to the United Arab Emirates, with a X% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from India exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, China (X square meters), threefold. Spain (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a X% share.

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

In value terms, India ($X), China ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest ceramic tile suppliers to the United Arab Emirates, with a combined X% share of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of X%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, in terms of the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Overall, the import price saw a mild setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 an increase of X% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $X per square meter. From 2014 to 2022, the average 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 ($X per square meter), while the price for India ($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 China (X%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :