MERCOSUR: Ceramic Tile Market 2025

Ceramic Tile Market Size in MERCOSUR

The MERCOSUR ceramic tile market fell slightly to $X in 2022, which is down by -2.3% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption continues to indicate a perceptible reduction. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 3.9% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the market attained the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, consumption failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Production in MERCOSUR

In value terms, ceramic tile production shrank modestly to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a perceptible descent. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 2.2% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production reached the peak level at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, production failed to regain momentum.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, ceramic tile exports in MERCOSUR contracted dramatically to X square meters, falling by -16% against 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a remarkable increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 48% against the previous year. As a result, the exports attained the peak of X square meters, and then fell significantly in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports reached $X in 2022. The total export value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 47% against the previous year. The level of export peaked in 2022 and is expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Brazil was the largest exporter of ceramic tiles in MERCOSUR, with the volume of exports amounting to X square meters, which was approx. 75% of total exports in 2022. It was distantly followed by Peru (X square meters) and Argentina (X square meters), together constituting a 21% share of total exports. Colombia (X square meters) followed a long way behind the leaders.

Brazil was also the fastest-growing in terms of the ceramic tiles exports, with a CAGR of +9.2% from 2012 to 2022. At the same time, Argentina (+6.0%) and Peru (+5.4%) displayed positive paces of growth. By contrast, Colombia (-10.3%) illustrated a downward trend over the same period. From 2012 to 2022, the share of Brazil increased by +16 percentage points. The shares of the other countries remained relatively stable throughout the analyzed period.

In value terms, Brazil ($X) remains the largest ceramic tile supplier in MERCOSUR, comprising 76% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by Peru ($X), with a 13% share of total exports. It was followed by Argentina, with a 6% share.

In Brazil, ceramic tile exports expanded at an average annual rate of +3.3% over the period from 2012-2022. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Peru (+1.6% per year) and Argentina (-2.5% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the export price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per square meter, picking up by 20% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the export prices hit record highs at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major exporting countries. In 2022, major exporting countries recorded the following prices: in Colombia ($X per square meter) and Brazil ($X per square meter), while Argentina ($X per square meter) and Peru ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Peru (-3.6%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports in MERCOSUR

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were imported in MERCOSUR; which is down by -22.9% compared with the year before. In general, imports recorded a pronounced setback. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2021 when imports increased by 42%. The volume of import peaked at X square meters in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports contracted to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, imports continue to indicate a slight shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 with an increase of 53% against the previous year. The level of import peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, Chile (X square meters), distantly followed by Peru (X square meters), Colombia (X square meters), Argentina (X square meters), Ecuador (X square meters), Paraguay (X square meters), Uruguay (X square meters) and Suriname (X square meters) were the main importers of ceramic tiles, together mixing up 96% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Suriname (with a CAGR of +15.8%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Chile ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported ceramic tiles in MERCOSUR, comprising 33% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Argentina ($X), with a 16% share of total imports. It was followed by Peru, with a 14% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value in Chile totaled +3.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Argentina (+11.1% per year) and Peru (+4.4% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the import price in MERCOSUR amounted to $X per square meter, increasing by 29% against the previous year. In general, the import price saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The level of import peaked at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, import prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Paraguay ($X per square meter), while Suriname ($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 Paraguay (+1.7%), while the other leaders experienced mixed trends in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform