
Italy - Ceramic Tile - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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Contents:
- Price Forecast for Ceramic Tile in Italy till 2025
- Ceramic tile Price in Italy (FOB) - 2023
- Ceramic tile Price in Italy (CIF) - 2023
- Italy Ceramic tile Exports
- Italy Ceramic tile Imports
Price Forecast for Ceramic Tile in Italy till 2025

Ceramic tile Price in Italy (FOB) - 2023
In December 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $19.3 per square meter, picking up by 4.2% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to December 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +1.3%. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in November 2022 an increase of 6.5% against the previous month. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the maximum in December 2022.
There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In December 2022, the country with the highest price was South Korea ($25.9 per square meter), while the average price for exports to Romania ($10.4 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Greece (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.
Ceramic tile Price in Italy (CIF) - 2023
The average ceramic tile import price stood at $11.6 per square meter in December 2022, jumping by 33% against the previous month. Over the period from January 2022 to December 2022, it increased at an average monthly rate of +2.5%. As a result, import price attained 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 December 2022, the country with the highest price was Germany ($16.6 per square meter), while the price for Tunisia ($6.3 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.
From January 2022 to December 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by France (+10.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.
Italy Ceramic tile Exports
COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Million USD | ||||
France | 723 | 724 | 889 | 10.9% |
United States | 574 | 568 | 691 | 9.7% |
Germany | 562 | 618 | 690 | 10.8% |
Belgium | 161 | 166 | 209 | 13.9% |
United Kingdom | 164 | 154 | 198 | 9.9% |
Netherlands | 126 | 147 | 185 | 21.2% |
Switzerland | 155 | 160 | 183 | 8.7% |
Austria | 129 | 142 | 179 | 17.8% |
Canada | 116 | 114 | 142 | 10.6% |
Israel | 75.3 | 86.7 | 123 | 27.8% |
Poland | 84.7 | 86.5 | 120 | 19.0% |
Greece | 53.9 | 49.5 | 65.4 | 10.2% |
Romania | 44.5 | 49.9 | 59.5 | 15.6% |
Others | 1,427 | 1,338 | 1,670 | 8.2% |
Total | 4,394 | 4,403 | 5,405 | 10.9% |
Top Export Markets for Ceramic tile from Italy 2022:
- France (63.1M square meters)
- Germany (43.8M square meters)
- United States (40.3M square meters)
- Belgium (12.4M square meters)
- Netherlands (11.3M square meters)
- Austria (11.1M square meters)
- United Kingdom (10.9M square meters)
- Switzerland (9.4M square meters)
- Canada (8.6M square meters)
- Greece (7.1M square meters)
- Romania (6.7M square meters)
- Poland (6.5M square meters)
- Israel (6.2M square meters)
In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic tiles decreased by -7.9% to 318M square meters for the first time since 2018, thus ending a three-year rising trend. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with only minor fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 12%. As a result, the exports attained the peak of 346M square meters, and then dropped in the following year.
In value terms, ceramic tile exports rose to $5.5B in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +8.1% over the period from 2019 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the near future.
Italy Ceramic tile Imports
COUNTRY | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | CAGR, 2019-2021 |
---|---|---|---|---|
Million USD | ||||
Spain | 82.6 | 73.7 | 120 | 20.5% |
India | 17.8 | 20.6 | 42.3 | 54.2% |
Germany | 20.9 | 19.3 | 23.6 | 6.3% |
Bulgaria | 7.1 | 8.7 | 11.5 | 27.3% |
Poland | 13.7 | 7.1 | 9.0 | -18.9% |
Portugal | 8.4 | 4.8 | 7.9 | -3.0% |
Turkey | 5.8 | 3.1 | 4.8 | -9.0% |
United Arab Emirates | 4.8 | 3.3 | 3.9 | -9.9% |
Austria | 10.3 | 12.6 | 1.8 | -58.2% |
Others | 20.3 | 24.5 | 12.2 | -22.5% |
Total | 192 | 178 | 237 | 11.1% |
Top Suppliers of Ceramic tile to Italy 2022:
- Spain (10.4M square meters)
- India (6.6M square meters)
- Bulgaria (2.3M square meters)
- Germany (2.1M square meters)
- Poland (1.0M square meters)
- Portugal (0.8M square meters)
- Turkey (0.6M square meters)
- United Arab Emirates (0.5M square meters)
- Austria (0.5M square meters)
In 2022, the amount of ceramic tiles imported into Italy expanded sharply to 29M square meters, increasing by 12% on the previous year. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +7.2% from 2019 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 27%. Imports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
In value terms, ceramic tile imports soared to $276M in 2022. In general, total imports indicated a buoyant increase from 2019 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +12.9% over the last three-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, imports increased by +55.3% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 with an increase of 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.
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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This report is designed for manufacturers, distributors, importers, and wholesalers, as well as for investors, consultants and advisors.
In this report, you can find information that helps you to make informed decisions on the following issues:
- How to diversify your business and benefit from new market opportunities
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- How to prepare your business for global expansion
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THE AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- 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
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ceramic tile market in Italy.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global ceramic tile market.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ceramic tile market in Italy.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global ceramic tile market.
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