Slovakia: Ceramic Tile Market 2025

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Slovakia

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic tiles increased by 23% to X square meters, rising for the fourth consecutive year after six years of decline. In general, exports enjoyed buoyant growth. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 257% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure in 2022 and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports rose significantly to $X in 2022. Overall, exports recorded a buoyant increase. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2021 when exports increased by 325% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the maximum in 2022 and are expected to retain growth in the near future.

Exports by Country

Hungary (X square meters) was the main destination for ceramic tile exports from Slovakia, with a 83% share of total exports. Moreover, ceramic tile exports to Hungary exceeded the volume sent to the second major destination, the Czech Republic (X square meters), eightfold. Austria (X square meters) ranked third in terms of total exports with a 3.1% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual growth rate of volume to Hungary stood at +41.5%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-2.8% per year) and Austria (+8.1% per year).

In value terms, Hungary ($X) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from Slovakia, comprising 84% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by the Czech Republic ($X), with a 6.6% share of total exports. It was followed by Austria, with a 3.8% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to Hungary stood at +54.1%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: the Czech Republic (-10.1% per year) and Austria (+11.7% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, dropping by -8.1% against the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average export price increased by 19% against the previous year. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, the export prices failed to regain momentum.

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 Austria ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to the Czech Republic ($X per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Hungary (+8.9%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Slovakia

In 2022, approx. X square meters of ceramic tiles were imported into Slovakia; with an increase of 3.9% compared with 2021. Overall, imports, however, showed a pronounced decrease. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2020 when imports increased by 25% against the previous year. Imports peaked at X square meters in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports rose slightly to $X in 2022. In general, imports recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2020 with an increase of 27% against the previous year. Imports peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, imports stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

Poland (X square meters), the Czech Republic (X square meters) and Italy (X square meters) were the main suppliers of ceramic tile imports to Slovakia, with a combined 86% share of total imports. Spain, India, Serbia, Germany and Austria lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for India (with a CAGR of +59.6%), while purchases for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest ceramic tile suppliers to Slovakia were Poland ($X), the Czech Republic ($X) and Italy ($X), with a combined 86% share of total imports. Spain, Germany, Serbia, Austria and India lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 12%.

India, with a CAGR of +60.4%, 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

The average ceramic tile import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, remaining stable against the previous year. Over the period from 2012 to 2022, it increased at an average annual rate of +2.7%. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 when the average import price increased by 15%. The import price peaked in 2022 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

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 ($X per square meter), while the price for India ($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 Germany (+6.4%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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