🇺🇸 United States imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles: 2024 trade data
The United States imported $2.21 billion of ceramic floor and wall tiles in 2024 (3.57 million tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 221 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $2.21B | 3.57M t |
| 2023 | $2.19B | 3.36M t |
| 2022 | $2.49B | 4.05M t |
| 2021 | $2.18B | 4.28M t |
| 2020 | $1.81B | 3.91M t |
| 2019 | $1.86B | 4.25M t |
| 2018 | $1.90B | 3.72M t |
| 2017 | $1.83B | 3.62M t |
Where the United States imports ceramic floor and wall tiles from
The largest suppliers were Italy (30%), Spain (24%), Mexico (12%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+76% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $671.6M | 31% |
| 🇪🇸 Spain | $540.3M | 25% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $271.4M | 12% |
| 🇮🇳 India | $201.2M | 9.1% |
| 🇹🇷 Turkey | $109.1M | 5% |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | $100.2M | 4.5% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $80.2M | 3.6% |
| 🇲🇾 Malaysia | $43.7M | 2% |
| 🇹🇭 Thailand | $28.2M | 1.3% |
| 🇲🇦 Morocco | $22.5M | 1% |
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… | 64% |
| 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… | 14% |
| 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… | 12% |
| 6907.30 | Mosaic cubes and the like, other than those of subheading 6907.40 | 5.8% |
| 6907.40 | Finishing ceramics | 5.4% |
Codes and full descriptions: HS heading 6907.
Average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles
The average declared value was about $0.62 per kg, 22% 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 States also exports ceramic floor and wall tiles
Exports of ceramic floor and wall tiles by the United States reached $56.9 million in 2024 (76.2 thousand tonnes). One buyer market dominates: Canada accounted for 52% of the value.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 🇨🇦 Canada | $29.7M | 52% |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | $5.9M | 10% |
| 🇧🇸 Bahamas | $4.6M | 8.2% |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | $1.2M | 2.2% |
| 🇨🇳 China | $1.2M | 2.1% |
| 🇮🇹 Italy | $1.1M | 2% |
| 🇹🇨 Turks and Caicos Isds | $1.1M | 2% |
| 🇧🇧 Barbados | $1.1M | 1.9% |
| 🇬🇾 Guyana | $911K | 1.6% |
| 🇻🇳 Vietnam | $859K | 1.5% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
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Updated weekly on EximDataX (some markets daily), while public statistics stop at 2024.
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 States: questions
What is the value of ceramic floor and wall tiles imported by the United States?
The United States imported ceramic floor and wall tiles worth $2.21 billion in 2024 (3.57 million tonnes).
Where does the United States import ceramic floor and wall tiles from?
The main supplier countries in 2024 were Italy (30%), Spain (24%), Mexico (12%).
What is the average import price of ceramic floor and wall tiles in the United States?
The average declared import value was about $0.62 per kg in 2024, against a world average of $0.51 per kg.
Does the United States export ceramic floor and wall tiles?
Yes. The United States exported ceramic floor and wall tiles worth $56.9 million in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico, Bahamas.
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 States?
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