Thailand: Ceramic Tile Market 2025

Ceramic Tile Market Size in Thailand

After two years of decline, the Thai ceramic tile market increased by 26% to $X in 2022. The market value increased at an average annual rate of +1.0% from 2012 to 2022; however, the trend pattern indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Ceramic tile consumption peaked at $X in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, consumption remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Production in Thailand

In value terms, ceramic tile production surged to $X in 2022 estimated in export price. Overall, production recorded a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2014 when the production volume increased by 26%. Ceramic tile production peaked at $X in 2018; however, from 2019 to 2022, production remained at a lower figure.

Ceramic Tile Exports

Exports from Thailand

In 2022, overseas shipments of ceramic tiles decreased by -20.4% to X square meters for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year rising trend. Over the period under review, total exports indicated a perceptible increase from 2012 to 2022: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +2.8% 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 +116.7% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when exports increased by 98% against the previous year. As a result, the exports reached the peak of X square meters, and then shrank significantly in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports skyrocketed to $X in 2022. In general, exports, however, continue to indicate a relatively flat trend pattern. As a result, the exports attained the peak and are likely to continue growth in the immediate term.

Exports by Country

Myanmar (X square meters), Lao People's Democratic Republic (X square meters) and Cambodia (X square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from Thailand, together comprising 78% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Myanmar (with a CAGR of +34.2%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the largest markets for ceramic tile exported from Thailand were Myanmar ($X), the United States ($X) and Lao People's Democratic Republic ($X), with a combined 68% share of total exports.

Myanmar, with a CAGR of +19.0%, saw the highest growth rate of the value of exports, in terms of the main countries of destination over the period under review, while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

Export Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, increasing by 53% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the export price, however, showed a noticeable curtailment. The export price peaked at $X per square meter in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2022, the export prices remained at a lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($X per square meter), while the average price for exports to Lao People's Democratic Republic ($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 the United States (+13.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Ceramic Tile Imports

Imports into Thailand

In 2022, the amount of ceramic tiles imported into Thailand declined to X square meters, waning by -2.9% against the year before. The total import volume increased at an average annual rate of +1.9% over the period from 2012 to 2022; the trend pattern remained consistent, with somewhat noticeable fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 19%. Over the period under review, imports attained the peak figure at X square meters in 2021, and then shrank in the following year.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports totaled $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 remained relatively stable, with only minor fluctuations being recorded in certain years. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2013 with an increase of 22%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $X. From 2014 to 2022, the growth of imports remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Imports by Country

In 2022, China (X square meters) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to Thailand, accounting for a 61% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from China exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, India (X square meters), threefold. The third position in this ranking was held by Vietnam (X square meters), with a 12% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from China was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+80.6% per year) and Vietnam (-1.1% per year).

In value terms, China ($X) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to Thailand, comprising 56% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by India ($X), with a 22% share of total imports. It was followed by Vietnam, with an 11% share.

From 2012 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from China stood at -1.7%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: India (+73.8% per year) and Vietnam (-1.6% per year).

Import Prices by Country

The average ceramic tile import price stood at $X per square meter in 2022, growing by 10% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, showed a relatively flat trend pattern. 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 Malaysia ($X per square meter), while the price for China ($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 Malaysia (+3.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced mixed trend patterns.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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