Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) trade by country: top importers, exporters and prices
World trade in ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) was worth $2.06 billion in 2024, about 4.41 million tonnes. That is a fall of 24% since 2017, and down 16% 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 | $2.06B | 4.41M t |
| 2023 | $2.44B | 4.91M t |
| 2022 | $2.92B | 6.67M t |
| 2021 | $3.04B | 7.60M t |
| 2020 | $2.71B | 7.26M t |
| 2019 | $2.79B | 7.55M t |
| 2018 | $2.94B | 7.82M t |
| 2017 | $2.72B | 6.91M t |
Top ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) exporting countries
Spain is the largest exporter with 31% of world exports, followed by China and India. The top three supply 55% between them, out of 126 exporting countries.
| Exporter | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $638.1M | 31% |
| China | $263.1M | 13% |
| India | $223.4M | 11% |
| Italy | $119.0M | 5.8% |
| Mexico | $104.5M | 5.1% |
| Turkey | $97.7M | 4.7% |
| Portugal | $68.7M | 3.3% |
| Poland | $63.0M | 3.1% |
| Ghana | $58.9M | 2.9% |
| Czech Republic | $51.6M | 2.5% |
| Brazil | $40.5M | 2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $39.8M | 1.9% |
Top importing countries and buyer markets
The largest importers are the United States (15%), France (9%) and the United Kingdom (6%). 205 countries imported it, and the top three take 29% of the value.
| Importer | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $301.0M | 15% |
| France | $175.3M | 8.5% |
| United Kingdom | $120.9M | 5.9% |
| Germany | $98.5M | 4.8% |
| Italy | $59.6M | 2.9% |
| South Korea | $49.6M | 2.4% |
| Cote d'Ivoire | $46.5M | 2.3% |
| Saudi Arabia | $41.5M | 2% |
| Australia | $40.2M | 2% |
| Romania | $38.5M | 1.9% |
| Thailand | $37.6M | 1.8% |
| Malaysia | $33.7M | 1.6% |
Average price per kg
The world average declared value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $0.67 per kg and China $0.31 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 6907.23: 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 over 10%. HS 6907 codes.
Common questions
Which countries export the most ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous)?
Spain exported $638.1 million in 2024, 31% of the world total, followed by China (13%) and India (11%). In all, 126 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 (porous)?
The United States imported $301.0 million in 2024, 15% of world imports, ahead of France (9%) and the United Kingdom (6%). The top three importers together take 29%. Each country with its own page is linked from the table.
How big is the world trade in ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous)?
It was worth $2.06 billion in 2024, about 4.41 million tonnes. That is a fall of 24% since 2017. The peak year was 2021 at $3.04 billion. 126 countries reported exports and 205 reported imports.
What is the average price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) per kg?
The world average declared value was about $0.47 per kg in 2024. Among the main exporters, Italy averaged $0.67 per kg and China $0.31 per kg, so grade and origin matter. The average mixes every grade and size, so use it as a market reference rather than an offer.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous)?
The HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) is subheading 6907.23, 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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