Ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $1.40 billion of ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) in 2024 (2.31 million tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 219 countries. The value was almost unchanged from 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
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 | $1.40B | 2.31M t |
| 2023 | $1.41B | 2.13M t |
| 2022 | $1.60B | 2.61M t |
| 2021 | $1.36B | 2.64M t |
| 2020 | $1.10B | 2.28M t |
| 2019 | $1.13B | 2.42M t |
| 2018 | $1.20B | 2.26M t |
| 2017 | $1.12B | 2.09M t |
Where the United States imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) from
Most of the value came from Italy (41%), Spain (24%), India (12%). Among the main suppliers, Malaysia grew fastest (+121% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Italy | $578.6M | 41% |
| Spain | $343.5M | 25% |
| India | $164.7M | 12% |
| Turkey | $82.6M | 5.9% |
| Vietnam | $50.5M | 3.6% |
| Brazil | $49.3M | 3.5% |
| Malaysia | $35.2M | 2.5% |
| Mexico | $22.1M | 1.6% |
| Japan | $11.0M | 0.8% |
| Germany | $7.3M | 0.5% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.61 per kg, close to the world average of $0.55.
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 States
In 2024, the United States exported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $32.2 million (50.9 thousand tonnes). Canada alone took 52% of it. Among the main buyer markets, Turks and Caicos Isds grew fastest (+107% on the year before).
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $16.7M | 52% |
| Mexico | $4.7M | 15% |
| Bahamas | $2.1M | 6.5% |
| China | $1.1M | 3.6% |
| Italy | $984K | 3.1% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $917K | 2.9% |
| Japan | $718K | 2.2% |
| El Salvador | $334K | 1% |
| Dominican Republic | $334K | 1% |
| Costa Rica | $315K | 1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) worth $1.40 billion in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.31 million tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 219 countries worldwide, with 11% of world imports. The value was down 0% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption) to the United States?
Italy was the largest supplier with 41% of the value ($578.6 million), followed by Spain (24%) and India (12%). The top three together account for 78%, out of 73 supplier countries in total. Malaysia grew fastest among the top ten, up 121% 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 $0.61 per kg in 2024, 11% 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 States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $1.12 billion in 2017 to $1.40 billion in 2024, an increase of 25%. The peak was 2022 at $1.60 billion. Over 8 years the average was $1.29 billion a year.
Does the United States also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (low absorption)?
Yes. The United States exported $32.2 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Mexico and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $1.37 billion 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.
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