Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) by the United Kingdom reached $483.4 million in 2024 (705.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 4th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. Value fell 3% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 the trade grew strongly, by about 11% a year on average.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $483.4M | 705.3K t |
| 2023 | $498.4M | 835.7K t |
| 2022 | $603.4M | 961.9K t |
| 2021 | $399.7M | 772.9K t |
| 2020 | $280.6M | 591.8K t |
| 2019 | $304.1M | 534.4K t |
| 2018 | $279.2M | 456.0K t |
| 2017 | $234.4M | 434.9K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from
The largest suppliers were Italy (29%), Spain (28%), India (23%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $141.0M | 29% |
| Spain | $137.3M | 28% |
| India | $113.2M | 23% |
| Turkey | $41.6M | 8.6% |
| Portugal | $8.7M | 1.8% |
| Vietnam | $8.6M | 1.8% |
| Poland | $7.4M | 1.5% |
| United Arab Emirates | $7.2M | 1.5% |
| France | $4.6M | 1% |
| Bulgaria | $3.0M | 0.6% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.69 per kg, 25% above the world average of $0.55. 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.
Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) exports from the United Kingdom
Exports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) by the United Kingdom reached $7.4 million in 2024 (6.0 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Ireland (33%), Spain (28%), United States (7%). Among the main buyer markets, Spain grew fastest (+694% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Ireland | $2.4M | 33% |
| Spain | $2.1M | 28% |
| United States | $544K | 7.4% |
| Italy | $424K | 5.7% |
| Nigeria | $365K | 5% |
| France | $136K | 1.8% |
| United Arab Emirates | $127K | 1.7% |
| Norway | $96K | 1.3% |
| Netherlands | $95K | 1.3% |
| Belgium | $91K | 1.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports (HS 6907.21): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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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%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $483.4 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 705.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 4th of 219 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was down 3% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to the United Kingdom?
Italy was the largest supplier with 29% of the value ($141.0 million), followed by Spain (28%) and India (23%). The top three together account for 81%, out of 45 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 25% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.69 per kg in 2024, 25% above the world average of $0.55 per kg. Because it averages all grades and sizes, treat the figure as a market benchmark, not a price offer.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $234.4 million in 2017 to $483.4 million in 2024, an increase of 106%. The peak was 2022 at $603.4 million. Over 8 years the average was $385.4 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $7.4 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Ireland, Spain and the United States. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $476.0 million a year.
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. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6907 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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