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Saudi Arabia: Ceramic Tile Market 2024

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Saudi Arabia

In 2022, the amount of ceramic tiles exported from Saudi Arabia reduced slightly to X square meters, which is down by -4.8% compared with 2021 figures. Overall, exports, however, enjoyed a prominent expansion. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2019 with an increase of 80%. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters. From 2020 to 2022, the growth of the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports shrank to $X in 2022. Over the period under review, exports recorded a abrupt contraction. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2013 when exports increased by 35% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $X in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2022, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

Yemen (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from Saudi Arabia, accounting for a 51% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to Yemen exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, Jordan (X square meters), threefold. Bahrain (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 15% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Yemen stood at +25.8%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (+3.2% per year) and Bahrain (+17.4% per year).

In value terms, Yemen ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 57% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by Jordan ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Bahrain, with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of value to Yemen amounted to +10.0%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: Jordan (-10.1% per year) and Bahrain (+0.0% per year).

Export Prices by Country

In 2022, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $X per square meter, approximately equating the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a deep reduction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2018 an increase of 16%. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2022, the export prices stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major export markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Yemen ($X per square meter) and Kuwait ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Bahrain ($X per square meter) and Oman ($X per square meter) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Qatar (-3.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced a decline.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Saudi Arabia

In 2022, imports of ceramic tiles into Saudi Arabia stood at X square meters, surging by 4.6% against the year before. Overall, imports showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2015 when imports increased by 23% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of X square meters. From 2016 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports rose sharply to $X in 2022. The total import value increased at an average annual rate of +1.1% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2020 when imports increased by 44% against the previous year. As a result, imports attained the peak of $X. From 2021 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

Imports by Country

India (X square meters), Spain (X square meters) and the United Arab Emirates (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the main suppliers, was attained by the United Arab Emirates (with a CAGR of +1,314,545.6%), while imports for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, India ($X), Spain ($X) and the United Arab Emirates ($X) constituted the largest ceramic tile suppliers to Saudi Arabia, with a combined 80% share of total imports.

India, with a CAGR of +42.6%, recorded the highest growth rate of the value of imports, in terms of 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, rising by 4.2% against the previous year. In general, the import price showed a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 26%. Over the period under review, average import prices reached the maximum at $X per square meter in 2020; however, from 2021 to 2022, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Average prices varied noticeably amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the countries with the highest prices were Oman ($X per square meter) and India ($X per square meter), while the price for Italy ($X per square meter) and Spain ($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 Oman (+0.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) :

What are the largest markets for ceramic tiles in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Brazil and India, together comprising 38% of global consumption. The United States, Saudi Arabia, Germany, Mexico, Russia, Indonesia, Turkey, France and Egypt lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 27%.

What are the largest producers of ceramic tiles in the world?

The countries with the highest volumes of in 2021 were China, Brazil and India, together accounting for 54% of global production.

What are the leading suppliers of ceramic tiles to Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, the largest ceramic tile suppliers to Saudi Arabia were India, Spain and the United Arab Emirates, together accounting for 84% of total imports.

What are the leading importers of ceramic tiles from Saudi Arabia?

In value terms, Yemen remains the key foreign market for ceramic tile exports from Saudi Arabia, comprising 62% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was occupied by Jordan, with a 17% share of total exports. It was followed by Lebanon, with a 7% share.

What is the average export price for ceramic tiles in Saudi Arabia?

In 2021, the average ceramic tile export price amounted to $2.4 per square meter, increasing by 13% against the previous year.

What is the average import price for ceramic tiles in Saudi Arabia?

The average ceramic tile import price stood at $2.1 per square meter in 2021, reducing by -17.7% against the previous year.

This report provides an in-depth analysis of the ceramic tile market in Saudi Arabia. Within it, you will discover the latest data on market trends and opportunities by country, consumption, production and price developments, as well as the global trade (imports and exports). The forecast exhibits the market prospects through 2030.

Product coverage:

Prodcom 23311000 -
Prodcom 23311010 - Unglazed ceramic mosaic tiles, cubes and similar articles, w ith a surface area < .49 cm.
Prodcom 23311020 - Glazed ceramic mosaic tiles, cubes and similar articles, with a surface area < .49 cm.
Prodcom 23311030 -
Prodcom 23311050 - Unglazed ceramic and stoneware flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, unglazed ceramic and stoneware mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing
Prodcom 23311053 -
Prodcom 23311057 -
Prodcom 23311071 - Glazed ceramic double tiles of the spaltplatten type
Prodcom 23311073 - Glazed stoneware flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles, with a face of > .90 cm.
Prodcom 23311075 - Glazed earthenware or fine pottery ceramic flags and paving, h earth or wall tiles, with a face of > .90 cm.
Prodcom 23311079 - Glazed ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles excluding double tiles of the spaltplatten type, stoneware, e arthenware or fine pottery flags, paving or tiles with a face of not > .90 cm.

Country coverage:

Saudi Arabia

Data coverage:

Market volume and value
Per Capita consumption
Forecast of the market dynamics in the medium term
Trade (exports and imports) in Saudi Arabia
Export and import prices
Market trends, drivers and restraints
Key market players and their profiles

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1. INTRODUCTION

Making Data-Driven Decisions to Grow Your Business
1. REPORT DESCRIPTION
2. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND AI PLATFORM
3. DATA-DRIVEN DECISIONS FOR YOUR BUSINESS
4. GLOSSARY AND SPECIFIC TERMS
2. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

A Quick Overview of Market Performance
1. KEY FINDINGS
2. MARKET TRENDS This Chapter is Available Only for the Professional Edition PRO
3. MARKET OVERVIEW

Understanding the Current State of The Market and Its Prospects
1. MARKET SIZE
2. MARKET STRUCTURE
3. TRADE BALANCE
4. PER CAPITA CONSUMPTION
5. MARKET FORECAST TO 2030
4. MOST PROMISING PRODUCT

Finding New Products to Diversify Your Business
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1. TOP PRODUCTS TO DIVERSIFY YOUR BUSINESS
2. BEST-SELLING PRODUCTS
3. MOST CONSUMED PRODUCT
4. MOST TRADED PRODUCT
5. MOST PROFITABLE PRODUCT FOR EXPORT
5. MOST PROMISING SUPPLYING COUNTRIES

Choosing the Best Countries to Establish Your Sustainable Supply Chain
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1. TOP COUNTRIES TO SOURCE YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP PRODUCING COUNTRIES
3. TOP EXPORTING COUNTRIES
4. LOW-COST EXPORTING COUNTRIES
6. MOST PROMISING OVERSEAS MARKETS

Choosing the Best Countries to Boost Your Exports
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1. TOP OVERSEAS MARKETS FOR EXPORTING YOUR PRODUCT
2. TOP CONSUMING MARKETS
3. UNSATURATED MARKETS
4. TOP IMPORTING MARKETS
5. MOST PROFITABLE MARKETS
7. PRODUCTION

The Latest Trends and Insights into The Industry
1. PRODUCTION VOLUME AND VALUE
8. IMPORTS
The Largest Import Supplying Countries
1. IMPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. IMPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. IMPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
9. EXPORTS
The Largest Destinations for Exports
1. EXPORTS FROM 2012–2023
2. EXPORTS BY COUNTRY
3. EXPORT PRICES BY COUNTRY
10. PROFILES OF MAJOR PRODUCERS

The Largest Producers on The Market and Their Profiles
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LIST OF TABLES
1. Key Findings In 2023
2. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
3. Market Value, 2012–2023
4. Per Capita Consumption In 2012-2023
5. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
6. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
7. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
8. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
9. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
10. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023
LIST OF FIGURES
1. Market Volume, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
2. Market Value, 2012–2023
3. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
4. Market Structure – Domestic Supply vs. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
5. Trade Balance, In Physical Terms, 2012-2023
6. Trade Balance, In Value Terms, 2012-2023
7. Per Capita Consumption, 2012-2023
8. Market Volume Forecast to 2030
9. Market Value Forecast to 2030
10. Products: Market Size And Growth, By Type
11. Products: Average Per Capita Consumption, By Type
12. Products: Exports And Growth, By Type
13. Products: Export Prices And Growth, By Type
14. Production Volume And Growth
15. Exports And Growth
16. Export Prices And Growth
17. Market Size And Growth
18. Per Capita Consumption
19. Imports And Growth
20. Import Prices
21. Production, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
22. Production, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
23. Imports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
24. Imports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
25. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
26. Imports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
27. Imports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
28. Import Prices, By Country Of Origin, 2012–2023
29. Exports, In Physical Terms, 2012–2023
30. Exports, In Value Terms, 2012–2023
31. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2023
32. Exports, In Physical Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
33. Exports, In Value Terms, By Country, 2012–2023
34. Export Prices, By Country Of Destination, 2012–2023