Ceramic Tiles Market Research Report Information By Type (Porcelain, Glazed, Unglazed End User (Residential, Non-Residential) Application (Flooring, Internal Wall, External Wall, Others) Forecast 2030

Global Ceramic Tiles Market Overview

According to the MRFR analysis, The ceramic tiles market size was valued at USD 388.1 billion in 2021 and is projected to reach USD 710.2 billion by 2030, registering a CAGR of 6.9% from 2022 to 2030.

Ceramic tiles are a mixture of clays and other natural materials, such as sand, quartz, and water. They are primarily used in houses, restaurants, offices, shops, and so on, as bathroom wall and kitchen floor surfaces. They are easy to fit, easy to clean, easy to maintain and are available at reasonable prices. Ceramics show good strength and can withstand high temperatures and acidic materials, but are brittle, and weak in tension and shearing. Applications include floor tiles, pipes, bricks, cookware, tableware, sanitary ware, pottery products, gas and fire radiants, kiln linings, glass and steel crucibles, knife blades, disc brakes in vehicles, watch cases, and biomedical implants. Ceramic tile is like porcelain tile, and while some companies use the terms interchangeably, they are actually very different. Ceramic tile is not as dense and has a higher absorption rate

COVID-19 Impact on the Global Ceramic Tiles Market:

The COVID-19 pandemic is having a substantial negative impact on the construction industry, although the legal repercussions differ from region to region and contract to contract. On the contractual side, there is more focus on the international consulting firms, which provide guidelines and standards such as FIDIC (International Federation of Consulting Engineers) and NEC. The current stage of the pandemic has made construction projects difficult to complete. The almost zero construction activity at project sites has further put a strain on several manufacturers and developers’ financial situation. The ceramic tiles market has been showing steady growth over the last few years in India. However, the sector was hit badly amid the COVID-19 pandemic as India’s GDP fell drastically in 2020.

Market Dynamics

Drivers

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  Growing construction industry in developing countries to fuel market demand

  
  


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  Rising population and spending on home re-modeling will boost market demand

  
  

The Demand for the ceramic tile industry is driven by expanding construction sector across the regions. The growth of the construction industry in developing countries is one of the market drivers. The rise in investments made by the governments to build and renovate infrastructure for the public welfare of the nations. The development of public recreational spaces, schools, hospitals, and public transport has led to increasing product consumption. The increasing population is followed by the increase in demand for the ceramic tiles market. Moreover, the population shift from rural to urban areas has elevated the growth rate even further. The governments of the different countries are associating with private firms to improve the infrastructure of the residential sector to provide housing to the growing population.

Restraints

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  Stringent environmental regulations and raw material price volatility

  
  

Governmental regulations pertaining to the carbon emissions in the production of ceramic tiles market growth. Critical challenges that are affecting the market negatively include concerns regarding the environmental impact caused by the production of ceramic tiles. Natural gas is one of the major cost components of the tiles manufacturing and it accounts for nearly 25% of the sales revenue. Gas price is determined on the basis of some formula, and it varies from place to place. Thus, strict environmental regulations and laws as well as the price volatility will restrain the market growth.

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  Technological advancements and applications in upcoming construction projects

  
  

Manufacturers are focusing on technologically advanced and environment-friendly production of ceramic tiles. Market players are utilizing advanced technologies for product development and to offer alternative solutions. For instance, Pamesa Ceramica SL is manufacturing dry-pressed ceramic tiles in Spain, which have high water absorption property that will provide more strength and high density. The implementation of advanced digital printing is a key trend gaining popularity in the ceramic tiles market. Digital printing enables manufacturers to offer a wide variety of designs of ceramic tiles to their customers to make their experience unique and modernized.

Supply Chain Analysis

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  Common materials used to produce ceramic tiles include white clay, talc, sand, feldspar, illitic and kaolinitic clay, dolomite and calcite. The manufacturer will quarry and refine them. Also, they will bring the materials to the manufacturing plant and store them separately. Once the raw materials are processed, a number of steps take place to obtain the finished product. These steps include batching, mixing and grinding, spray-drying, forming, drying, glazing, and firing. Many of these steps are now accomplished using automated equipment. Distribution & sales is a very important part of any industry. In the Ceramic tiles market supply chain analysis, the distribution consists of intermediaries. direct selling and others. As these products are a specific of the overall residential and Non-Residential. Ceramic tiles end user is residential and Non-Residential. These are a widely used material in interior decoration, both due to their low cost and aesthetic look. Applications of these tiles include Walkways, Flooring, Walls, Kitchen Counters and Patios. 

  
  

Segmentation Based on Type:

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  Based on type, the Ceramic Tiles Market is segmented into Porcelain, Glazed and Unglazed. Porcelain tiles are made from fine, denser clay, and are fired at extreme temperatures. Due to its qualities like as low absorption, slip resistance, and antibacterial capabilities. Porcelain Ceramic Tiles are ideal for kitchens, hospitals, and bathrooms because of their properties. Glazed ceramic tiles offer exceptional resistance to staining owing to the presence of a protective layer of glass. In addition, the protective layer on the glazed ceramic tiles also makes them highly water-resistant, thereby increasing their utility in humid conditions. Thus, these tiles are increasingly used for applications in wet areas such as bathrooms, kitchens, and laundry rooms. Unglazed tiles tend to be denser and thicker than glazed tiles, and because of their unfinished exteriors, they tend to be a great choice if you’re looking for a slip resistant surface in an area like a laundry room or kitchen where the tile is likely to be subjected to high amounts of moisture. Porcelain tiles led the market and accounted highest share of the revenue in 2021.

  
  

Based on end-user:

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  Based on end user, the Global Ceramic Tiles Market is segmented into Residential and Non-Residential. Apart from new projects, increasing investments in real estate by the population, as well as efforts to refurbish commercial buildings will continue generating demand in the ceramic tiles market during the assessment period. Among these, the residential segment accounts for the major market share.

  
  

Based on application:

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  Based on application, the Global Ceramic Tiles Market is segmented into Flooring, Internal Wall, External Wall and Others. The growing construction of residential and commercial spaces has led to the rise in product consumption for flooring. Easy cleaning, stylish designs, and stain & water resistance offered by these products are likely to propel their demand in commercial flooring applications over the projected period. In Internal walls segment, external factors such as brand, look and feel of the tiles also act as major trends driving sales in the ceramic tiles industry. Among these, the floor segment accounts for the maximum market share. The internal wall segment accounts for the second largest market share.

  
  

Regional Analysis

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  The regions are classified as North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Rest of the World. The demand for ceramic tiles in North America is projected to grow over the forecast period owing to their properties, such as durability, rigidity, and easy maintenance. Moreover, easy installation, coupled with, the availability of ceramic tiles in a wide range of colors, texture, and dimensions, is anticipated to increase their popularity for wall and flooring applications. USA is the biggest consumer. The rising investment by the consumers in replacement and renovation activities is one of the key reasons responsible for the growth of the market in Europe. Italy is a major exporter of ceramic tiles having key import destinations that like France, the US, Austria, Belgium, Germany, Greece, France, and Canada. As stated, rapid industrialization and urbanization, and cost benefits are the prime reasons for the growth of the ceramic tiles market trends in the Asia-Pacific region. In terms of volume, China and India dominate the global ceramic tiles market. Additionally, government regulations and frameworks, such as tax benefits and incentives, attracted many vital players to increase operation in Asia-Pacific. Rest of the world consists of Saudi Arabia, UAE, Brazil, Argentina, South Africa, Turkey and Egypt. The UAE ceramic tiles market size is projected to witness substantial growth over the forecast period, owing to significant growth of the medical and housing, and construction industries. The ceramics tile manufacturers in the United Arab Emirates use advanced technology and original designs. Turkey has one of the oldest and fastest-growing ceramic manufacturing industries in the world. The raw materials for ceramic tiles in Israel are imported from Turkey and Ukraine. Asia-Pacific is the fastest-growing market and is expected to dominate the global ceramic tiles market forecast.

  
  

Competitive Landscape

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  The market for Ceramic tiles is moderately competitive, and there is high price competition in the market. The market is comprised of global and local players. Most developing countries have local players that provide Ceramic tiles at a lower price. However, the market is majorly dominated by global companies. Few companies are expected to penetrate the market in the near future, and they are expected to account for a substantial share of the Ceramic tiles market. Players are engaged in the development of ceramic tiles with superior durability and customization options. In addition, compliance with the green building codes by major economies is expected to have a positive impact on product demand as these tiles are environment-friendly and can be recycled.

  
  

List of Key Companies covered in the report:

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  Mohawk Industries, Inc. (USA)

  
  


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  STN Cerámica (Spain)

  
  


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  SCG Ceramics (Thailand)

  
  


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  Grupo Lamosa SAB de CV (Mexico)

  
  


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  Pamesa Ceramica (Spain)

  
  


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  RAK Ceramics (UAE)

  
  


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  Cerâmica Carmelo Fior Ltd (Brazil)

  
  


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  Kajaria Ceramics Limited (India)

  
  


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  Ilex ceramica (India)

  
  


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  Sakar Granito Private Limited (India)

  
  

Recent Developments:

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  In 2022, Grupo Lamosa acquired FANOSA, Mexico's leading manufacturer of Expanded Polystyrene (EPS) products, used primarily as insulation and lightening materials in the construction and packaging industries in order to leverage the capabilities of the Adhesives Business.

  
  


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  On 30th March 2022, Johnson tiles & Material Lab collaborated for tend forum. Hosted by Material Lab, the celebrated design resource studio in central London, and featuring guest speakers from the design team, the Tile Trace Trend & Format Forum delivered insights into the latest interior design trends and how they translate into tiling products for today’s commercial interior spaces.

  
  


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  In 2021, Mohawk combined the finest Italian design with state-of-the-art manufacturing technology.

  
  


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  In April 2021, M S International Inc (MSI), the leading supplier of flooring, wall tiles, countertops, and hardscaping products in North America, announced the expansion of the already extensive and ever-growing assortment of over 100 Q Premium Natural Quartz products. The launch included five of the newest, on-trend marble-look quartz colors, representing lighter and darker tones to suit any style.

  
  


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  January 2021 - Caesarstone Ltd, a leading developer and manufacturer of high-quality engineered surfaces, announced it had acquired Omicron Granite and Tile (“Omicron”), a premier stone supplier operating 17 locations across Florida, Ohio, Louisiana, Michigan, and Alabama. Omicron enhances Caesarstone’s existing network with strategically located distribution centers throughout advantageous U.S. markets.

  
  

Report Overview:

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  Global Ceramic Tiles Market is segmented based on type, end-user, and application in this report. The report is focused on various analytical aspects such as market dynamics, Supply chain analysis, Porter’s five forces, competitive landscape, recent developments, and company profiles. The insights in this report, comprise, discuss views and predict the emerging and fast-growing segments, regions, and countries with potential of development in the Global Ceramic Tiles Market

  
  

Segmentation Overview:By type:

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  Porcelain

  
  


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  Glazed

  
  


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  Unglazed

  
  

By End User:

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  Residential

  
  


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  Non-Residential

  
  

By Application:

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  Flooring

  
  


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  Internal Wall

  
  


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  External Wall

  
  


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  Others

  
  

By Regions:

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  North America

  
  


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  Europe

  
  


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  Asia-Pacific

  
  


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  Rest of the World

  
  

Objectives of the Study

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  To get a comprehensive overview of the Global Ceramic Tiles Market Report.

  
  


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  To get wide-ranging information about the key factors driving the market and market opportunities

  
  


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  To gain information regarding the key players in the industry, technology advancements and key developments

  
  


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  To gain insights about the key country/region in which the market is growing

  
  

Intended Audience

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  Construction Industry