Ceramic flooring blocks and tiles imports in the United States: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of ceramic flooring blocks and tiles by the United States reached $11.3 million in 2024 (8.1 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. Value fell 15% from 2023. Over 2017-2024 it shrank by about 10% a year on average. The peak in this period was 2017, at $23.6 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 | $11.3M | 8.1K t |
| 2023 | $13.3M | 11.3K t |
| 2022 | $12.6M | 29.3K t |
| 2021 | $12.3M | 32.5K t |
| 2020 | $10.1M | 27.9K t |
| 2019 | $12.1M | 30.8K t |
| 2018 | $17.5M | 38.8K t |
| 2017 | $23.6M | 49.6K t |
Where the United States imports ceramic flooring blocks and tiles from
Most of the value came from Germany (31%), Italy (19%), China (15%).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.5M | 31% |
| Italy | $2.2M | 19% |
| China | $1.7M | 15% |
| United Kingdom | $1.5M | 14% |
| Portugal | $938K | 8.3% |
| Poland | $233K | 2.1% |
| Malaysia | $187K | 1.7% |
| Vietnam | $139K | 1.2% |
| Ecuador | $134K | 1.2% |
| Turkey | $115K | 1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $1.40 per kg, 126% above the world average of $0.62. 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 flooring blocks and tiles exports from the United States
The United States exported $6.5 million of ceramic flooring blocks and tiles in 2024 (8.0 thousand tonnes). It ranks 9th of 125 countries for exports of this product. Most of it went to Bahamas (14%), Cayman Isds (10%), Jamaica (9%). Trade is spread widely: the top three buyer markets together make up only 32%. Among the main buyer markets, Chile grew fastest, more than tenfold on the year before.
| Destination | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Bahamas | $897K | 14% |
| Cayman Isds | $645K | 9.9% |
| Jamaica | $555K | 8.5% |
| Papua New Guinea | $536K | 8.2% |
| Saudi Arabia | $372K | 5.7% |
| Australia | $357K | 5.5% |
| Canada | $318K | 4.9% |
| Trinidad and Tobago | $265K | 4.1% |
| Antigua and Barbuda | $214K | 3.3% |
| Chile | $181K | 2.8% |
Who is behind these numbers in the United States?
The shipment records behind United States 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 States?
The United States imported ceramic flooring blocks and tiles worth $11.3 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 8.1 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 13th of 215 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 15% on 2023.
Which countries supply ceramic flooring blocks and tiles to the United States?
Germany was the largest supplier with 31% of the value ($3.5 million), followed by Italy (19%) and China (15%). The top three together account for 65%, out of 38 supplier countries in total. Turkey grew fastest among the top ten, up 29% on the year.
What is the average import price of ceramic flooring blocks and tiles per kg?
The average declared import value was about $1.40 per kg in 2024, 126% above the world average of $0.62 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 flooring blocks and tiles to the United States changed since 2017?
Imports went from $23.6 million in 2017 to $11.3 million in 2024, a fall of 52%. The peak was 2017 at $23.6 million. Over 8 years the average was $14.1 million a year.
Does the United States also export ceramic flooring blocks and tiles?
Yes. The United States exported $6.5 million worth of this product in 2024, mainly to the Bahamas, Cayman Isds and Jamaica. On balance the United States is a net importer of this product, by about $4.8 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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