Algeria: Ceramic Tile Market 2025

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Algeria

The Algerian ceramic tile market shrank slightly to $X in 2022, waning by -3% against the previous year. Overall, consumption continues to indicate a deep slump. Over the period under review, the market reached the peak level at $X in 2015; however, from 2016 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in Algeria

In value terms, ceramic tile production stood at $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production continues to indicate a deep setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 when the production volume increased by 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the maximum level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Algeria

In 2022, the amount of ceramic tiles exported from Algeria rose markedly to X square meters, growing by 7% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports enjoyed a moderate expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when exports increased by 92%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports totaled $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a buoyant increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 176% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at $X in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

Jordan (X square meters), the Dominican Republic (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from Algeria, together accounting for 74% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Italy (with a CAGR of +3,003.0%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Jordan ($X), the Dominican Republic ($X) and Guatemala ($X) appeared to be the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from Algeria worldwide, with a combined 75% share of total exports. Italy and Canada lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 8.5%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Italy, with a CAGR of +292.8%, recorded the highest growth rate of 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

In 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, surging by 4.8% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a pronounced expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +2.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, ceramic tile export price decreased by -3.8% against 2020 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2019 when the average export price increased by 86% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Guatemala ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Italy ($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 Jordan (+26.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced mixed trend patterns.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Algeria

Ceramic tile imports into Algeria reduced slightly to X square meters in 2022, which is down by -3.5% against 2021 figures. In general, imports showed a deep downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 61% against the previous year. 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 shrank slightly to $X in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when imports increased by 29% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2015 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X square meters) constituted the largest ceramic tile supplier to Algeria, accounting for a 40% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Italy (X square meters), more than tenfold. India (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 3.2% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume from Spain amounted to -8.6%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+7.5% per year) and India (+47.1% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Algeria, comprising 36% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Italy ($X), with a 6.1% share of total imports. It was followed by Portugal, with a 2.3% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value from Spain totaled -11.0%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Italy (+8.9% per year) and Portugal (-1.5% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, therefore, remained relatively stable against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, continues to indicate a mild descent. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2017 when the average import price increased by 45% against the previous year. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, 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 Italy (+1.3%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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