🇬🇧 United Kingdom imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles: 2024 trade data
The United Kingdom imported $652.3 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles in 2024 (922.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. Value fell 4% from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $825.6 million.
Public statistics, latest reported year 2024. Values in US dollars.
Imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $652.3M | 922.3K t |
| 2023 | $680.7M | 1.07M t |
| 2022 | $825.6M | 1.31M t |
| 2021 | $597.5M | 1.12M t |
| 2020 | $433.8M | 895.8K t |
| 2019 | $502.6M | 934.1K t |
| 2018 | $474.5M | 788.2K t |
| 2017 | $443.8M | 844.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ceramic floor and wall tiles from
Most of the value came from Spain (34%), Italy (23%), India (18%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $224.9M | 35% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $149.2M | 23% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $119.1M | 18% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $59.1M | 9.1% |
| 🇵🇹 Portugal | $21.4M | 3.3% |
| 🇩🇪 Germany | $18.1M | 2.8% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $9.9M | 1.5% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $9.8M | 1.5% |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | $8.8M | 1.3% |
| 🇧🇬 Bulgaria | $7.7M | 1.2% |
Types of ceramic floor and wall tiles under HS 6907
| 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… | 74% |
| 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… | 19% |
| 6907.22 | 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… | 4.8% |
| 6907.40 | Finishing ceramics | 1.9% |
| 6907.30 | Mosaic cubes and the like, other than those of subheading 6907.40 | 0.6% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6907.
Average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles
The average declared value was about $0.71 per kg, 39% above the world average of $0.51. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
The United Kingdom also exports ceramic floor and wall tiles
The United Kingdom exported $18.4 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles in 2024 (13.5 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (22%), United States (18%), Spain (12%). Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest (+484% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇪 Ireland | $4.0M | 22% |
| 🇺🇸 United States | $3.3M | 18% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $2.2M | 12% |
| 🇳🇱 Netherlands | $1.1M | 6.1% |
| 🇵🇱 Poland | $888K | 4.8% |
| 🇸🇪 Sweden | $869K | 4.7% |
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | $763K | 4.2% |
| 🇫🇷 France | $570K | 3.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $509K | 2.8% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $443K | 2.4% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
Public statistics stop at country totals and the last published year. EximDataX shows the shipment records underneath: the companies, dates, quantities and declared values, updated weekly.
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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: Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishing ceramics.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles trade in the United Kingdom: questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ceramic floor and wall tiles worth $652.3 million in 2024 (922.3 thousand tonnes).
Where does the United Kingdom import ceramic floor and wall tiles from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Spain (34%), Italy (23%), India (18%).
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles in the United Kingdom?
The average declared import value was about $0.71 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.51 per kg.
Does the United Kingdom export ceramic floor and wall tiles?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported ceramic floor and wall tiles worth $18.4 million in 2024, mainly to Ireland, United States, Spain.
What is the HS code for ceramic floor and wall tiles?
Ceramic floor and wall tiles falls under HS heading 6907 (Ceramic flags and paving, hearth or wall tiles; ceramic mosaic cubes and the like, whether or not on a backing; finishin). The six-digit codes under it split the product by type.
How can I find the companies trading ceramic floor and wall tiles with the United Kingdom?
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