Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) was worth $12.97 billion in 2024, about 23.57 million tonnes. That is an increase of 42% since 2017, and down 1% on 2023.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
World trade by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $12.97B | 23.57M t |
| 2023 | $13.11B | 22.39M t |
| 2022 | $14.58B | 25.50M t |
| 2021 | $13.13B | 26.07M t |
| 2020 | $10.27B | 22.08M t |
| 2019 | $10.19B | 22.69M t |
| 2018 | $10.12B | 22.61M t |
| 2017 | $9.14B | 20.44M t |
Top ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exporting countries
Italy is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by Spain and China. The top three supply 65% between them, out of 152 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $4.02B | 31% |
| Spain | $2.42B | 19% |
| China | $2.04B | 16% |
| India | $1.97B | 15% |
| Turkey | $552.4M | 4.3% |
| Poland | $249.7M | 1.9% |
| Germany | $165.5M | 1.3% |
| Vietnam | $159.0M | 1.2% |
| Brazil | $156.7M | 1.2% |
| Portugal | $146.9M | 1.1% |
| Saudi Arabia | $104.8M | 0.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $92.4M | 0.7% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The United States is the biggest buyer with 11% of world imports, ahead of France and Germany. Demand is spread widely: the top three take 23% across 219 importing countries.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.40B | 11% |
| France | $913.0M | 7% |
| Germany | $678.8M | 5.2% |
| United Kingdom | $483.4M | 3.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $329.9M | 2.5% |
| Israel | $322.4M | 2.5% |
| Russia | $308.4M | 2.4% |
| South Korea | $293.9M | 2.3% |
| Australia | $293.5M | 2.3% |
| Philippines | $273.3M | 2.1% |
| Belgium | $248.4M | 1.9% |
| Netherlands | $243.7M | 1.9% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $0.80 per kg and China $0.37 per kg, so grade and origin matter.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments worldwide. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 6907.21: Ceramic tiles: flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles other than those of subheadings 6907.30 and 6907.40, of a water absorption coefficient by weight not over 0.5%. HS 6907 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Italy exported $4.02 billion in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by Spain (19%) and China (16%). In all, 152 countries reported exports of this product. The full ranking and map are on this page.
Which countries import the most ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The United States imported $1.40 billion in 2024, 11% of world imports, ahead of France (7%) and Germany (5%). The top three importers together take 23%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
It was worth $12.97 billion in 2024, about 23.57 million tonnes. That is an increase of 42% since 2017. The peak year was 2022 at $14.58 billion. 152 countries reported exports and 219 reported imports.
What is the average price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.55 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $0.80 per kg and China $0.37 per kg, so grade and origin matter. Read it as a benchmark: it blends all grades, origins and contract terms.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) is subheading 6907.21, in chapter 69 (ceramic products). The first six digits are the same in every country; national tariffs add more. The full list of codes is on the HS 6907 page.
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