World - Ceramic Tile - Market Analysis, Forecast, Size, Trends and Insights
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View PricingManufacturing of Vitrified Tiles
Vitrified tiles are a type of ceramic tile that are processed by mixing clay with other materials like silica, quartz, and feldspar. These tiles are known for their hardness, low porosity, and resistance to scratches and stains.
The manufacturing process of vitrified tiles involves high-temperature firing to produce a hard, dense, and non-porous material. The process can be divided into the following steps:
- Raw material preparation: The first step is to collect the raw materials required for the manufacturing process. The primary materials used for producing vitrified tiles are clay, silica, quartz, and feldspar. These materials are then processed, mixed with water, and grounded into fine particles to form a slurry.
- Mixing and homogenizing: After preparing the slurry, various additives and pigments are added to it to enhance the properties of the final product. The slurry is then thoroughly mixed and homogenized to ensure that all the components are distributed evenly throughout the mixture.
- Molding: The prepared slurry is then poured into a mold, and the excess water is drained out, leaving behind a damp clay cake. The size and shape of the mold determine the shape of the tile. The pressed slurry is then cut into individual tiles of the desired size.
- Drying: The molded tiles are then dried in a kiln to remove all the excess moisture. The drying process is a crucial step as it ensures that the tile does not crack or deform during the firing process.
- Firing: The final step in the manufacturing process of vitrified tiles is firing. The tiles are loaded onto a conveyor belt and passed through a kiln at a temperature of around 1200-1300°C. The high temperature causes the materials to fuse together, resulting in a hard, dense, and non-porous surface. The tiles are then cooled slowly, which enhances the durability and strength of the tiles.
The entire process of manufacturing vitrified tiles is highly automated, and the use of advanced machinery and technology ensures consistent quality and high production efficiency. The final product is a hard, glossy, and attractive tile that is popularly used in commercial, residential, and industrial settings.
This report provides an in-depth analysis of the global ceramic tile market. 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:
Worldwide - the report contains statistical data for 200 countries and includes detailed profiles of the 50 largest consuming countries:
- USA
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
+ the largest producing countries
Data coverage:
- Global market volume and value
- Per Capita consumption
- Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
- Global production, split by region and country
- Global trade (exports and imports)
- Export and import prices
- Market trends, drivers and restraints
- Key market players and their profiles
Company coverage:
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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
- How to load your idle production capacity
- How to boost your sales on overseas markets
- How to increase your profit margins
- How to make your supply chain more sustainable
- How to reduce your production and supply chain costs
- How to outsource production to other countries
- How to prepare your business for global expansion
While doing this research, we combine the accumulated expertise of our analysts and the capabilities of artificial intelligence. The AI-based platform, developed by our data scientists, constitutes the key working tool for business analysts, empowering them to discover deep insights and ideas from the marketing data.
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1. INTRODUCTION
Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
- REPORT DESCRIPTION
- RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
- DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
- GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
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2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A Quick Overview of Market Performance
- KEY FINDINGS
- MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
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3. MARKET OVERVIEW
Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
- MARKET SIZE
- CONSUMPTION BY COUNTRY
- MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
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4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT
Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
- BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
- MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
- MOST TRADED PRODUCT
- MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
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5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES
Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
- TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
- LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
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6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS
Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
- TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
- UNSATURATED MARKETS
- TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
- MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. GLOBAL PRODUCTION
The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
- PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
- PRODUCTION BY COUNTRY
8. GLOBAL IMPORTS
The Largest Importers on The Market and How They Succeed
- IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
- IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. GLOBAL EXPORTS
The Largest Exporters on The Market and How They Succeed
- EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
- EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
- EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
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10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS
The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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11. COUNTRY PROFILES
The Largest Markets And Their Profiles
This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO- United States
- China
- Japan
- Germany
- United Kingdom
- France
- Brazil
- Italy
- Russian Federation
- India
- Canada
- Australia
- Republic of Korea
- Spain
- Mexico
- Indonesia
- Netherlands
- Turkey
- Saudi Arabia
- Switzerland
- Sweden
- Nigeria
- Poland
- Belgium
- Argentina
- Norway
- Austria
- Thailand
- United Arab Emirates
- Colombia
- Denmark
- South Africa
- Malaysia
- Israel
- Singapore
- Egypt
- Philippines
- Finland
- Chile
- Ireland
- Pakistan
- Greece
- Portugal
- Kazakhstan
- Algeria
- Czech Republic
- Qatar
- Peru
- Romania
- Vietnam
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LIST OF TABLES
- Key Findings In 2023
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Per Capita Consumption, By Country, 2018–2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
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LIST OF FIGURES
- Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Market Value, 2012–2023
- Consumption, By Country, 2023
- Market Volume Forecast to 2030
- Market Value Forecast to 2030
- Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
- Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
- Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
- Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
- 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, 2012–2023
- Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Production, By Country, 2023
- Production, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Import Prices, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
- Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
- Export Prices, 2012–2023
This article provides a detailed overview of the world's leading import markets for ceramic tiles, with a focus on the United States, France, Germany, the United Kingdom, and Israel. It explores the factors driving demand in these markets, including robust construction industries and a preference for ceramic tiles in both residential and commercial properties.
The ceramic tile market is a $4 billion industry that employs over 30,000 people in the United States. The majority of ceramic tile production takes place in Europe and Asia, with China being the largest producer.