Brazil: Ceramic Tile Market 2025

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Brazil

In 2022, after three years of decline, there was growth in the Brazilian ceramic tile market, when its value increased by 1% to $X. Overall, consumption, however, showed a deep contraction. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in Brazil

In value terms, ceramic tile production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production showed a pronounced downturn. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when the production volume increased by 4.1%. Ceramic tile production peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Brazil

In 2022, exports of ceramic tiles from Brazil dropped dramatically to X square meters, which is down by -18.2% against the previous year's figure. Over the period under review, exports, however, continue to indicate resilient growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2014 when exports increased by 69%. Over the period under review, the exports hit record highs at X square meters in 2021, and then dropped dramatically in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports rose to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated a tangible expansion from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, exports increased by +54.8% against 2020 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 48%. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

The United States (X square meters), Paraguay (X square meters) and Argentina (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from Brazil, with a combined 42% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Colombia, Chile, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Uruguay, Honduras, Panama, Jamaica, Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago, which together accounted for a further 47%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Bolivia (with a CAGR of +20.9%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the United States ($X), Paraguay ($X) and Argentina ($X) were the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from Brazil worldwide, with a combined 50% share of total exports. Chile, Colombia, Bolivia, the Dominican Republic, Uruguay, Honduras, Jamaica, Panama, Haiti and Trinidad and Tobago lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 39%.

Among the main countries of destination, Bolivia, with a CAGR of +11.8%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to 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, increasing by 28% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, showed a abrupt decline. Over the period under review, the average export prices reached the peak figure at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Argentina ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the Dominican Republic ($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 the United States (-4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Brazil

For the fifth consecutive year, Brazil recorded decline in supplies from abroad of ceramic tiles, which decreased by -29.2% to X square meters in 2022. Overall, imports continue to indicate a dramatic slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 20%. As a result, imports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports rose rapidly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed a drastic downturn. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X square meters), Spain (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to Brazil, with a combined 79% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +89.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, the largest ceramic tile suppliers to Brazil were Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and India ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports.

In terms of the main suppliers, India, with a CAGR of +106.1%, recorded the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, jumping by 53% against the previous year. In general, the import price continues to indicate a prominent increase. 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 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($X per square meter), while the price for China ($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 Portugal (+10.0%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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