Ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
The United States imported $301.0 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) in 2024 (501.6 thousand tonnes). That makes it the largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 205 countries. That is close to the 2023 level. 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 | $301.0M | 501.6K t |
| 2023 | $298.9M | 467.7K t |
| 2022 | $317.2M | 553.5K t |
| 2021 | $313.0M | 653.0K t |
| 2020 | $261.9M | 572.1K t |
| 2019 | $242.4M | 564.6K t |
| 2018 | $239.2M | 484.0K t |
| 2017 | $205.6M | 425.1K t |
Where the United States imports ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) from
Most of the value came from Spain (42%), Mexico (29%), Brazil (9%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Spain | $125.8M | 42% |
| Mexico | $86.7M | 29% |
| Brazil | $26.1M | 8.7% |
| Italy | $16.5M | 5.5% |
| Turkey | $15.8M | 5.2% |
| Vietnam | $11.6M | 3.8% |
| Portugal | $4.9M | 1.6% |
| India | $4.4M | 1.5% |
| Netherlands | $2.0M | 0.7% |
| Morocco | $1.2M | 0.4% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.60 per kg, 28% 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 States
The United States exported $2.8 million of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) in 2024 (3.2 thousand tonnes). The largest buyer markets were Canada (28%), Guyana (16%), Bahamas (11%). Among the main buyer markets, South Korea grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Canada | $769K | 28% |
| Guyana | $441K | 16% |
| Bahamas | $295K | 11% |
| South Korea | $238K | 8.5% |
| Mexico | $166K | 6% |
| Barbados | $152K | 5.4% |
| Honduras | $90K | 3.2% |
| Italy | $84K | 3% |
| Turks and Caicos Isds | $76K | 2.7% |
| Cayman Isds | $57K | 2.1% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) worth $301.0 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 501.6 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 1st of 205 countries worldwide, with 15% of world imports. The value was up 1% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) to the United States?
Spain was the largest supplier with 42% of the value ($125.8 million), followed by Mexico (29%) and Brazil (9%). The top three together account for 79%, out of 47 supplier countries in total. Morocco grew fastest among the top ten, up 50% 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 $0.60 per kg in 2024, 28% above the world average of $0.47 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous) to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $205.6 million in 2017 to $301.0 million in 2024, an increase of 46%. The peak was 2022 at $317.2 million. Over 8 years the average was $272.4 million a year.
Does the United States also export ceramic floor and wall tiles (porous)?
Yes. The United States exported $2.8 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to Canada, Guyana and the Bahamas. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $298.2 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?
The totals here are public statistics; the company-level detail sits in EximDataX, which has a direct customs feed for the United States. Tell us your product to see it live.
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