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Italy - Ceramic Tile - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Feb 13, 2024

Italy'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.Italy Ceramic Tile Exports By Country (Million USD)

COUNTRYExport Value of Ceramic Tile in Italy (million USD)
Oct 2022Nov 2022Dec 2022Jan 2023Feb 2023Mar 2023Apr 2023May 2023Jun 2023Jul 2023Aug 2023Sep 2023Oct 2023
United States52.959.349.136.442.457.857.364.661.564.351.945.261.8
Switzerland16.714.49.612.513.315.615.217.917.415.610.214.015.7
United Kingdom13.212.79.311.412.817.212.915.015.415.111.612.413.0
France66.462.547.274.177.289.279.288.483.671.438.960.4N/A
Belgium15.213.310.513.514.216.713.917.917.310.710.712.3N/A
Austria11.610.86.69.010.714.714.616.213.813.09.812.1N/A
Germany50.348.431.744.344.857.545.554.751.849.240.044.4N/A
Others194185193156192220185221218198170168102
Total421406357357407489423496479437343369192

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.

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

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    A Quick Overview of Market Performance

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  3. 3. MARKET OVERVIEW

    Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects

    1. MARKET SIZE
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    Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business

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    Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain

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    1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
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    Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports

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    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 2012–2024
    2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
    3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

  9. 9. EXPORTS

    The Largest Destinations for Exports

    1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2024
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    3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY

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    The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles

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  11. LIST OF TABLES

    1. Key Findings In 2024
    2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    3. Market Value, 2012–2024
    4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2024
    5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

  12. LIST OF FIGURES

    1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    2. Market Value, 2012–2024
    3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2024
    6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2024
    7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2024
    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, 2012–2024
    22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2024
    29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2024
    30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2024
    31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2024
    32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2024
    34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2024

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