Hungary: Ceramic Tile Market 2025

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Hungary

The Hungarian ceramic tile market rose remarkably to $X in 2022, growing by 12% against the previous year. Overall, consumption posted a buoyant increase. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in years to come.

Ceramic Tile Production in Hungary

In value terms, ceramic tile production totaled $X in 2022 estimated in export price. In general, production, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 when the production volume increased by 18% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2019 to 2022, production growth remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Hungary

Ceramic tile exports from Hungary dropped markedly to X square meters in 2022, waning by -64.2% compared with the previous year. Overall, exports recorded a deep slump. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 with an increase of 73%. Over the period under review, the exports attained the maximum at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports declined significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports continue to indicate a abrupt setback. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 when exports increased by 78% against the previous year. The exports peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, the exports failed to regain momentum.

Exports by Country

Romania (X square meters), Serbia (X square meters) and Slovakia (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from Hungary, together comprising 78% of total exports. The Czech Republic, Sweden, Germany, Lithuania, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 19%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the main countries of destination, was attained by Lithuania (with a CAGR of +1.5%), while the other leaders experienced a decline.

In value terms, Romania ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from Hungary, comprising 47% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Serbia ($X), with an 18% share of total exports. It was followed by Slovakia, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Romania stood at +4.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Serbia (-0.6% per year) and Slovakia (-7.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, picking up by 49% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.0%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major foreign markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Serbia ($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 Austria (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Hungary

In 2022, imports of ceramic tiles into Hungary rose remarkably to X square meters, increasing by 9.5% against the previous year. In general, imports continue to indicate a strong expansion. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2016 with an increase of 31%. Over the period under review, imports reached the maximum in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the near future.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports expanded significantly to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports showed strong growth. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when imports increased by 28% against the previous year. Imports peaked in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in years to come.

Imports by Country

Poland (X square meters), Italy (X square meters) and Spain (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to Hungary, together accounting for 74% of total imports. These countries were followed by Serbia, Germany, the Czech Republic, Bulgaria, Slovakia and India, which together accounted for a further 20%.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by India (with a CAGR of +263.2%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Poland ($X), Italy ($X) and Spain ($X) appeared to be the largest ceramic tile suppliers to Hungary, together comprising 76% of total imports. These countries were followed by Germany, Serbia, Slovakia, Bulgaria, India and the Czech Republic, which together accounted for a further 20%.

India, with a CAGR of +215.7%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, among the main suppliers 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, picking up by 2.1% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 18%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain 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 Germany ($X per square meter), while the price for the Czech Republic ($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 Slovakia (+7.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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