Italy - Ceramic Tile - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingItaly's October 2023 Exports of Ceramic Tiles Plummet by 48% to $192M
Italy Ceramic Tile Exports
Ceramic tile exports from Italy declined markedly to 8.7M square meters in October 2023, reducing by -52.9% on September 2023. Overall, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in March 2023 with an increase of 20% against the previous month. As a result, the exports reached the peak of 25M square meters. From April 2023 to October 2023, the growth of the exports remained at a somewhat lower figure.
In value terms, ceramic tile exports dropped dramatically to $192M (IndexBox estimates) in October 2023. In general, exports recorded a drastic downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in March 2023 when exports increased by 20% m-o-m. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at 496M square meters in May 2023; however, from June 2023 to October 2023, the exports failed to regain momentum.
| COUNTRY | Export Value of Ceramic Tile in Italy (million USD) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Nov 2022 | Dec 2022 | Jan 2023 | Feb 2023 | Mar 2023 | Apr 2023 | May 2023 | Jun 2023 | Jul 2023 | Aug 2023 | Sep 2023 | Oct 2023 | |
| United States | 52.9 | 59.3 | 49.1 | 36.4 | 42.4 | 57.8 | 57.3 | 64.6 | 61.5 | 64.3 | 51.9 | 45.2 | 61.8 |
| Switzerland | 16.7 | 14.4 | 9.6 | 12.5 | 13.3 | 15.6 | 15.2 | 17.9 | 17.4 | 15.6 | 10.2 | 14.0 | 15.7 |
| United Kingdom | 13.2 | 12.7 | 9.3 | 11.4 | 12.8 | 17.2 | 12.9 | 15.0 | 15.4 | 15.1 | 11.6 | 12.4 | 13.0 |
| France | 66.4 | 62.5 | 47.2 | 74.1 | 77.2 | 89.2 | 79.2 | 88.4 | 83.6 | 71.4 | 38.9 | 60.4 | N/A |
| Belgium | 15.2 | 13.3 | 10.5 | 13.5 | 14.2 | 16.7 | 13.9 | 17.9 | 17.3 | 10.7 | 10.7 | 12.3 | N/A |
| Austria | 11.6 | 10.8 | 6.6 | 9.0 | 10.7 | 14.7 | 14.6 | 16.2 | 13.8 | 13.0 | 9.8 | 12.1 | N/A |
| Germany | 50.3 | 48.4 | 31.7 | 44.3 | 44.8 | 57.5 | 45.5 | 54.7 | 51.8 | 49.2 | 40.0 | 44.4 | N/A |
| Others | 194 | 185 | 193 | 156 | 192 | 220 | 185 | 221 | 218 | 198 | 170 | 168 | 102 |
| Total | 421 | 406 | 357 | 357 | 407 | 489 | 423 | 496 | 479 | 437 | 343 | 369 | 192 |
Exports by Country
The United States (2.6M square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from Italy, accounting for a 30% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to the United States exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Switzerland (741K square meters), fourfold.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly growth rate of volume to the United States was relatively modest. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-1.4% per month) and the UK (-1.7% per month).
In value terms, the United States ($62M) emerged as the key foreign market for ceramic tile exports from Italy, comprising 32% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Switzerland ($16M), with an 8.2% share of total exports.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the average monthly rate of growth in terms of value to the United States totaled +1.3%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average monthly rates of exports growth: Switzerland (-0.5% per month) and the UK (-0.1% per month).
Export Prices by Country
In October 2023, the ceramic tile price amounted to $22.1 per square meter (FOB, Italy), growing by 11% against the previous month. Over the last twelve months, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.8%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.
Prices varied noticeably by the country of destination: the country with the highest price was Russia ($34.9 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Senegal ($11.4 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From October 2022 to October 2023, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United Arab Emirates (+2.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
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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- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
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- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDSThis Chapter is Available Only for the Professional EditionPRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET STRUCTURE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- TRADE BALANCE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2035
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCTS FOR DIVERSIFICATION
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCTS
- MOST TRADED PRODUCTS
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCTS FOR EXPORTS
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Export
- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
- IMPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
- EXPORTS: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024) AND FORECAST (2025–2035)
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY: HISTORICAL DATA (2012–2024)
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2024
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Value: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, in Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Trade Balance, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Per Capita Consumption: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Market Volume Forecast to 2035
- Market Value Forecast to 2035
- Market Size and Growth, By Product
- Average Per Capita Consumption, By Product
- Exports and Growth, By Product
- Export Prices and Growth, By Product
- Production Volume and Growth
- Exports and Growth
- Export Prices and Growth
- Market Size and Growth
- Per Capita Consumption
- Imports and Growth
- Import Prices
- Production, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Production, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Value Terms: Historical Data (2012–2024) and Forecast (2025–2035)
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
- Export Prices, By Country, 2012–2024
