Russian Federation: Ceramic Tile Market 2025

Ceramic Tile Market Size in the Russian Federation

The Russian ceramic tile market shrank modestly to $X in 2022, which is down by -3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, consumption, however, recorded a slight setback. Ceramic tile consumption peaked at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in the Russian Federation

In value terms, ceramic tile production contracted to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Over the period under review, production, however, continues to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when the production volume increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from the Russian Federation

In 2022, shipments abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by -0.2% to X square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Overall, total exports indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +6.8% 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 +55.8% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when exports increased by 55%. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum at X square meters in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports contracted to $X in 2022. In general, total exports indicated noticeable growth from 2012 to 2022: its value increased at an average annual rate of +4.0% 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 +22.7% against 2019 indices. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2017 when exports increased by 27%. The exports peaked at $X in 2021, and then contracted in the following year.

Exports by Country

Kazakhstan (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from Russia, accounting for a 47% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to Kazakhstan exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Belarus (X square meters), threefold. Latvia (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 9.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Kazakhstan amounted to +2.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+6.2% per year) and Latvia (+53.9% per year).

In value terms, Kazakhstan ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from Russia, comprising 37% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Belarus ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Germany, with a 9.6% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Kazakhstan amounted to -1.4%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Belarus (+7.7% per year) and Germany (+11.4% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, dropping by -5.4% against the previous year. Overall, the export price saw a perceptible shrinkage. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 an increase of 21%. Over the period under review, the average export prices attained the maximum at $X per square meter in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major external markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Kazakhstan ($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 Belarus (+1.4%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into the Russian Federation

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were imported into Russia; falling by -7.9% on 2021 figures. Over the period under review, imports showed a perceptible descent. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 49%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs 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. In general, imports recorded a pronounced decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 40%. Over the period under review, imports hit record highs at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Belarus (X square meters), India (X square meters) and Spain (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to Russia, together accounting for 65% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +94.2%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

In value terms, Spain ($X), Italy ($X) and India ($X) were the largest ceramic tile suppliers to Russia, together comprising 61% of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +88.1%, saw the highest rates of growth with regard to the value of imports, among the main suppliers over the period under review, while purchases for the other leaders experienced mixed trend patterns.

Import Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $X per square meter, falling by -4.5% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price continues to indicate a pronounced curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 an increase of 16%. The import price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, import prices remained at a lower figure.

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 ($X per square meter), while the price for Belarus ($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 Italy (+2.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced a decline.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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