Ceramic flooring blocks and tiles imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported ceramic flooring blocks and tiles worth $6.7 million (11.7 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 1%. That is 10% less than in 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 12% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2018, at $16.8 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 | $6.7M | 11.7K t |
| 2023 | $7.4M | 9.4K t |
| 2022 | $6.9M | 9.9K t |
| 2021 | $10.8M | 20.2K t |
| 2020 | $9.5M | 20.9K t |
| 2019 | $10.2M | 22.4K t |
| 2018 | $16.8M | 26.6K t |
| 2017 | $16.7M | 44.4K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports ceramic flooring blocks and tiles from
Most of the value came from Germany (31%), Turkey (18%), Italy (13%). Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $2.1M | 31% |
| Turkey | $1.2M | 18% |
| Italy | $869K | 13% |
| China | $652K | 9.8% |
| Pakistan | $518K | 7.8% |
| Belgium | $322K | 4.8% |
| Netherlands | $182K | 2.7% |
| India | $165K | 2.5% |
| Spain | $101K | 1.5% |
| France | $70K | 1.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.57 per kg, close to the world average of $0.62.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Ceramic flooring blocks and tiles exports from the United Kingdom
The United Kingdom exported $3.6 million of ceramic flooring blocks and tiles in 2024 (1.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world exports was 1%. Most of it went to United States (42%), Ireland (17%), Turkey (10%). Among the main buyer markets, Belgium grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $1.5M | 42% |
| Ireland | $601K | 17% |
| Turkey | $352K | 9.7% |
| Austria | $145K | 4% |
| Belgium | $104K | 2.9% |
| Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | $101K | 2.8% |
| Nigeria | $98K | 2.7% |
| United Arab Emirates | $94K | 2.6% |
| Germany | $85K | 2.4% |
| Iceland | $81K | 2.2% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom ceramic flooring blocks and tiles imports (HS 6904.90): 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 6904.90: Ceramic flooring blocks, supports or filler tiles and the like (excluding building bricks).
Common questions
What is the value of ceramic flooring blocks and tiles imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported ceramic flooring blocks and tiles worth $6.7 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 11.7 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 23rd of 215 countries worldwide, with 1% of world imports. The value was down 10% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic flooring blocks and tiles to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($2.1 million), followed by Turkey (18%) and Italy (13%). The top three together account for 62%, out of 36 supplier countries in total. Italy grew fastest among the top ten, up 568% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic flooring blocks and tiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.57 per kg in 2024, 8% below the world average of $0.62 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 flooring blocks and tiles to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $16.7 million in 2017 to $6.7 million in 2024, a fall of 60%. The peak was 2018 at $16.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $10.6 million a year.
Does the United Kingdom also export ceramic flooring blocks and tiles?
Yes. The United Kingdom exported $3.6 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the United States, Ireland and Turkey. On balance the United Kingdom is a net importer of this product, by about $3.0 million a year.
What is the HS code for ceramic flooring blocks and tiles?
The HS code for ceramic flooring blocks and tiles is subheading 6904.90. It sits in HS chapter 69 (ceramic products). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 6904 page.
How can I find the companies behind this trade?
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