Italy: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Italy

The Italian ceramic tile market was finally on the rise to reach $X in 2022, after four years of decline. In general, consumption, however, continues to indicate a deep downturn. Over the period under review, the market attained the maximum level at $X in 2017; however, from 2018 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in Italy

In value terms, ceramic tile production fell slightly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, showed a mild shrinkage. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when the production volume increased by 7.5%. As a result, production reached the peak level of $X. From 2018 to 2022, production growth failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Italy

In 2022, after two years of growth, there was significant decline in overseas shipments of ceramic tiles, when their volume decreased by -7.9% to X square meters. The total export volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.3% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being observed throughout the analyzed period. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 12% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters, and then dropped in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports expanded slightly to $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +3.4% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 23% against the previous year. The exports peaked in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

France (X square meters), Germany (X square meters) and the United States (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from Italy, with a combined 43% share of total exports. Belgium, Austria, the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland, Canada, Greece, Hungary, Israel and Romania lagged somewhat behind, together accounting for a further 27%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for the Netherlands (with a CAGR of +11.1%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from Italy were France ($X), the United States ($X) and Germany ($X), with a combined 42% share of total exports. These countries were followed by Belgium, Switzerland, the Netherlands, the UK, Austria, Canada, Israel, Greece, Hungary and Romania, which together accounted for a further 26%.

In terms of the main countries of destination, Israel, with a CAGR of +10.4%, 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, growing by 11% against the previous year. Over the last decade, it increased at an average annual rate of +1.0%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level and is likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

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 Israel ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Romania ($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 Israel (+4.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Italy

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were imported into Italy; growing by 12% against 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports recorded a prominent increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2015 when imports increased by 87% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports surged to $X in 2022. Overall, imports enjoyed a resilient expansion. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 when imports increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to see gradual growth in the immediate term.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Spain (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to Italy, accounting for a 56% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from Spain exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was taken by Bulgaria (X square meters), with a 6.5% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Spain totaled +14.1%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+62.9% per year) and Bulgaria (+36.2% per year).

In value terms, Spain ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Italy, comprising 55% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by India ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Germany, with an 8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Spain amounted to +11.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+61.0% per year) and Germany (+5.2% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the average import price increased by 35% against the previous year. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was China ($X per square meter), while the price for Tunisia ($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 China (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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