Canada: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Canada

In 2022, the Canadian ceramic tile market increased by 19% to $X, rising for the third consecutive year after two years of decline. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. Over the period under review, the market hit record highs in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Ceramic Tile Production in Canada

In value terms, ceramic tile production dropped modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. The total output value increased at an average annual rate of +3.3% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 with an increase of 15%. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2021, and then dropped modestly in the following year.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Canada

For the fourth year in a row, Canada recorded decline in shipments abroad of ceramic tiles, which decreased by -33% to X square meters in 2022. Over the period under review, exports saw a deep slump. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 62%. The exports peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports fell to $X in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 with an increase of 58% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the exports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Exports by Country

The United States (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from Canada, with a approx. 99% share of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to the United States stood at -6.8%.

In value terms, the United States ($X) also remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from Canada.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to the United States was relatively modest.

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, jumping by 29% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a remarkable increase from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +7.6% 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 increased by +54.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 an increase of 31% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum in 2022 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

As there is only one major export destination, the average price level is determined by prices for the United States.

From 2012 to 2022, the rate of growth in terms of prices for the United States amounted to +7.6% per year.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Canada

In 2022, supplies from abroad of ceramic tiles increased by 0.5% to X square meters, rising for the second year in a row after three years of decline. In general, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at X square meters in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports surged to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +2.7% from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 26% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Italy (X square meters), China (X square meters) and Turkey (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to Canada, with a combined 61% share of total imports. These countries were followed by Spain, India, the United States and Portugal, which together accounted for a further 35%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +86.1%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Canada, comprising 39% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by China ($X), with a 15% share of total imports. It was followed by Spain, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy totaled +3.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: China (-4.4% per year) and Spain (+10.9% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, growing by 19% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.3%. As a result, import price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: 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 the United States (+7.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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