China's Ceramic Tiles Market: Volume to Reach 9.6B Square Meters and Value to Hit $62.1B by 2035 - News and Statistics - IndexBox

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The ceramic tiles market in China is expected to continue to grow driven by increasing demand, with a forecasted CAGR of +1.3% in volume and +2.2% in value from 2024 to 2035. Market performance is projected to expand, reaching 9.6B square meters and $62.1B by the end of 2035.

Driven by increasing demand for ceramic tiles in China, the market is expected to continue an upward consumption trend over the next decade. Market performance is forecast to decelerate, expanding with an anticipated CAGR of +1.3% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market volume to 9.6B square meters by the end of 2035.

In value terms, the market is forecast to increase with an anticipated CAGR of +2.2% for the period from 2024 to 2035, which is projected to bring the market value to $62.1B (in nominal wholesale prices) by the end of 2035.

In 2024, the amount of ceramic tiles consumed in China amounted to 8.3B square meters, remaining stable against the previous year's figure. Overall, the total consumption indicated a prominent expansion from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +5.5% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, consumption increased by +7.1% against 2022 indices. Ceramic tile consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in the immediate term.

The value of the ceramic tile market in China expanded sharply to $48.9B in 2024, picking up by 5.6% against the previous year. This figure reflects the total revenues of producers and importers (excluding logistics costs, retail marketing costs, and retailers' margins, which will be included in the final consumer price). Over the period under review, consumption recorded a resilient expansion. Ceramic tile consumption peaked in 2024 and is likely to continue growth in the near future.

In 2024, the amount of ceramic tiles produced in China shrank slightly to 8.5B square meters, standing approx. at 2023. Over the period under review, the total production indicated a pronounced expansion from 2013 to 2024: its volume increased at an average annual rate of +3.7% over the last eleven-year period. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production decreased by -1.5% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2019 when the production volume increased by 15% against the previous year. As a result, production reached the peak volume of 8.7B square meters. From 2020 to 2024, production growth remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile production expanded sharply to $52.8B in 2024 estimated in export price. In general, the total production indicated a buoyant increase from 2013 to 2024: its value increased at an average annual rate of +6.7% over the last eleven years. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2024 figures, production increased by +32.0% against 2019 indices. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2023 when the production volume increased by 34% against the previous year. Over the period under review, production attained the peak level in 2024 and is likely to see steady growth in years to come.

In 2024, purchases abroad of ceramic tiles decreased by -23.2% to 2.4M square meters, falling for the fifth consecutive year after four years of growth. In general, imports continue to indicate a abrupt downturn. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2017 when imports increased by 68% against the previous year. Imports peaked at 23M square meters in 2019; however, from 2020 to 2024, imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, ceramic tile imports contracted significantly to $78M in 2024. Over the period under review, imports saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The pace of growth appeared the most rapid in 2017 when imports increased by 44%. Imports peaked at $172M in 2021; however, from 2022 to 2024, imports failed to regain momentum.

In 2024, Italy (1.3M square meters) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tile to China, accounting for a 54% share of total imports. Moreover, ceramic tile imports from Italy exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest supplier, Spain (611K square meters), twofold. The UK (159K square meters) ranked third in terms of total imports with a 6.6% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of volume from Italy amounted to -11.5%. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (-11.8% per year) and the UK (+42.1% per year).

In value terms, Italy ($48M) constituted the largest supplier of ceramic tiles to China, comprising 61% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($20M), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by Turkey, with a 2.4% share.

From 2013 to 2024, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value from Italy was relatively modest. The remaining supplying countries recorded the following average annual rates of imports growth: Spain (+1.2% per year) and Turkey (+41.7% per year).

In 2024, the average ceramic tile import price amounted to $32 per square meter, which is down by -11.1% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the import price, however, recorded a resilient increase. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2023 an increase of 259% against the previous year. As a result, import price reached the peak level of $37 per square meter, and then declined in the following year.

There were significant differences in the average prices amongst the major supplying countries. In 2024, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Italy ($37 per square meter), while the price for the UK ($2.5 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2024, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by India (+16.9%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

In 2024, approx. 188M square meters of ceramic tiles were exported from China; shrinking by -29.5% compared with 2023 figures. Over the period under review, exports showed a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 with an increase of 20%. The exports peaked at 1.1B square meters in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.

In value terms, ceramic tile exports shrank significantly to $1.3B in 2024. Overall, exports faced a abrupt curtailment. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2022 when exports increased by 20% against the previous year. Over the period under review, the exports reached the peak figure at $5B in 2014; however, from 2015 to 2024, the exports failed to regain momentum.

The Philippines (100M square meters), Malaysia (75M square meters) and Thailand (72M square meters) were the main destinations of ceramic tile exports from China, together comprising 33% of total exports. Australia, Chile, South Korea, Cambodia, Indonesia, Peru, Myanmar, South Africa and the United States lagged somewhat behind, together comprising a further 42%.

From 2013 to 2022, the biggest increases were recorded for Cambodia (with a CAGR of +31.6%), while shipments for the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, the Philippines ($626M) remains the key foreign market for ceramic tiles exports from China, comprising 20% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was held by South Korea ($296M), with a 9.3% share of total exports. It was followed by Australia, with a 9% share.

From 2013 to 2022, the average annual rate of growth in terms of value to the Philippines totaled +17.7%. Exports to the other major destinations recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: South Korea (+5.1% per year) and Australia (+7.3% per year).

The average ceramic tile export price stood at $4.3 per square meter in 2022, leveling off at the previous year. In general, the export price, however, saw a relatively flat trend pattern. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2018 an increase of 7.5%. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4.8 per square meter. From 2019 to 2022, the average export prices remained at a lower figure.

There were significant differences in the average prices for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was the United States ($7.6 per square meter), while the average price for exports to South Africa ($1.4 per square meter) was amongst the lowest.

From 2013 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to the United States (+4.0%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform

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