Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) worth $120.9 million (167.8 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 3rd largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2022, at $155.5 million.
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 | $120.9M | 167.8K t |
| 2023 | $122.0M | 174.6K t |
| 2022 | $155.5M | 225.8K t |
| 2021 | $108.5M | 198.0K t |
| 2020 | $83.7M | 163.7K t |
| 2019 | $94.9M | 166.9K t |
| 2018 | $96.2M | 155.7K t |
| 2017 | $100.4M | 166.8K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) from
Spain alone supplied 62% of it. Among the main suppliers, India grew fastest (+55% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $75.3M | 62% |
| Turkey | $13.4M | 11% |
| Portugal | $10.8M | 8.9% |
| India | $5.3M | 4.4% |
| Bulgaria | $3.6M | 3% |
| Italy | $3.4M | 2.9% |
| Brazil | $2.5M | 2.1% |
| Poland | $1.2M | 1% |
| United Arab Emirates | $1.2M | 1% |
| Vietnam | $1.2M | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.72 per kg, 53% above the world average of $0.47. 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 (porous) exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $4.0 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) in 2024 (2.7 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Poland (19%), Netherlands (15%), Ireland (12%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 46%. Among the main buyer markets, Poland grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Poland | $756K | 19% |
| Netherlands | $580K | 15% |
| Ireland | $488K | 12% |
| Sweden | $478K | 12% |
| United States | $387K | 9.7% |
| France | $228K | 5.8% |
| Denmark | $207K | 5.2% |
| United Arab Emirates | $135K | 3.4% |
| Canada | $103K | 2.6% |
| Kyrgyzstan | $85K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imports (HS 6907.23): 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 6907.23: 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%.
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) worth $120.9 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 167.8 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 3rd of 205 countries worldwide, with 6% of world imports. The value was down 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) to the United Kingdom?
Spain was the largest supplier with 62% of the value ($75.3 million), followed by Turkey (11%) and Portugal (9%). The top three together account for 82%, out of 33 supplier countries in total. Vietnam grew fastest among the top ten, up 63% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.72 per kg in 2024, 53% above the world average of $0.47 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 (porous) to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $100.4 million in 2017 to $120.9 million in 2024, an increase of 20%. The peak was 2022 at $155.5 million. Over 8 years the average was $110.2 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous)?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $4.0 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Poland, the Netherlands and Ireland. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $116.9 million a year.
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. 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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