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Ceramic building bricks market in Italy

Release date: Mar 30, 2026

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Research period: 2017-2025

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Earlier Report Observations

The Italian ceramic building bricks market grew from USD 286.8 million in 2018 to USD 307.7 million in 2019, supported by increased investments in residential and commercial construction and the adoption of advanced production technologies like digital printing. The COVID-19 pandemic then caused a sharp contraction to USD 258.4 million in 2020, as restrictions slowed construction activity and disrupted supply chains.

A strong recovery followed, with market size jumping to USD 319.1 million in 2021 and reaching USD 527.8 million by 2023. This expansion was fueled by sustained construction sector demand, heavy investment in automation and digital printing equipment, and a growing focus on sustainable products such as permeable ceramic bricks for urban drainage solutions.

In 2024, the market corrected to USD 468.4 million, even as the industry continued to emphasize environmental standards and energy-efficient materials.

Table of content

1. Disclaimer
2. Terms of use of the report
3. Product codes in the statistical classifications used in the report
4. Key Market Indicators and Trends
1. 4.1. Key Market Indicators
  1. 4.1.1. In value
    1. 4.1.1.1. Production, 2018-2024
    2. 4.1.1.2. Imports, 2018-2024
    3. 4.1.1.3. Exports, 2018-2024
    4. 4.1.1.4. Market size, 2018-2024
2. 4.2. Market Trends and Factors
5. Production
1. 5.1. Production in Italy
  1. 5.1.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K m³
  2. 5.1.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
2. 5.2. Production in the EU, 2018-2024
  1. 5.2.1. In kind, 2018-2024, K m³
  2. 5.2.2. In value, 2018-2024, M $ US
6. Exports
1. 6.1. Exports (Direct Data)
  1. 6.1.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.1.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.1.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.1.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.1.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.1.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 6.2. Exports (Mirror Data)
  1. 6.2.1. Exports - Total information
  2. 6.2.2. Exports in kind, K t
    1. 6.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 6.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's exports in kind from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 6.2.2.3. Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 6.2.3. Exports in value, K $ US
    1. 6.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 6.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's exports in value from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 6.2.3.3. Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 6.2.4. Average price of product's exports, $ US/t
    1. 6.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 6.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's exports from Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
7. Imports
1. 7.1. Imports (Direct Data)
  1. 7.1.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.1.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.1.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.1.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.1.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.1.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.1.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.1.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.1.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.1.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.1.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.1.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
2. 7.2. Imports (Mirror Data)
  1. 7.2.1. Imports - Total information
  2. 7.2.2. Imports in kind, K t
    1. 7.2.2.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2018-2024, K t
    2. 7.2.2.2. Dynamics of product's imports in kind to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K t
    3. 7.2.2.3. Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2024
  3. 7.2.3. Imports in value, K $ US
    1. 7.2.3.1. Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2018-2024, K $ US
    2. 7.2.3.2. Dynamics of product's imports in value to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, K $ US
    3. 7.2.3.3. Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2024
  4. 7.2.4. Average price of product's imports, $ US/t
    1. 7.2.4.1. Annual dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy, 2018-2024, $ US/t
    2. 7.2.4.2. Dynamics of average price of product's imports to Italy by countries, 2018-2024, $ US/t
8. Trade balance
1. 8.1. Trade balance (Direct Data)
  1. 8.1.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.1.2. In value, K $ US
2. 8.2. Trade balance (Mirror Data)
  1. 8.2.1. In kind, K t
  2. 8.2.2. In value, K $ US
9. Top buying and selling countries, 2018-2024
1. 9.1. Direct Data
  1. 9.1.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.1.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers
2. 9.2. Mirror Data
  1. 9.2.1. Import in Value by Countries-buyers
  2. 9.2.2. Export in Value by Countries-suppliers

Production ceramic building bricks in Italy

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Italy's production of ceramic building bricks was valued at 274.1 million US dollars in 2020, representing a significant 14.1% decrease compared to the previous year. Looking at the period from 2017 to 2020, production fell by 18.3%, which translates to an average annual decline of 6.5%. The only year of growth during this timeframe was 2019, when output increased by 8.0%.

Annual dynamics of production in Italy in value, 2017-2020, M $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.9%)	8.0%	(14.1%)	(6.5%)

Source: SHEV.io

Exports ceramic building bricks from Italy

Exports in kind, t

Italy's exports of ceramic building bricks have grown for the third year in a row. In 2020, exports reached 95 848 tonnes, marking a 2.6% increase over the previous year. Over the four-year period from 2017 to 2020, exports surged by 78.1%, with an average annual growth rate of 21.2%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	52.1%	14.2%	2.6%	21.2%

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's export destinations for ceramic building bricks were highly diversified. The top three markets—Croatia (16.7% of exports), Australia (15.1%), and the United Kingdom (14.2%)—collectively accounted for just 46.0% of total export volumes. The remaining 54.0% was distributed across a wide range of smaller markets.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Exports in value, K $ US

Italy's ceramic building bricks exports have increased in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, exports totaled 20 306 thousand US dollars, a 22.9% rise compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, export value grew by 127%, with an average annual increase of 31.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	60.4%	15.2%	22.9%	31.4%

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Italy's export value for ceramic building bricks was spread across many countries. The leading markets—Australia (19.2% of export value), the United Kingdom (16.5%), and Switzerland (7.1%)—together made up only 42.8% of total exports. The other 57.2% came from numerous smaller markets, reflecting a diverse trade structure.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's exports from Italy in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports ceramic building bricks to Italy

Imports in kind, t

Italy's imports of ceramic building bricks have declined for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports stood at 55 812 tonnes, down 5.3% from 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 21%, with an average annual decline of 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020, t

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(6.0%)	(11.3%)	(5.3%)	(7.6%)

Source: SHEV.io

Between 2017 and 2020, Italy's imports of ceramic building bricks were heavily concentrated. Germany accounted for nearly all imports, with a share of 94.6%.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Italy in kind, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

Imports in value, K $ US

Italy's imports of ceramic building bricks have fallen in value for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports amounted to 4 601 thousand US dollars, a sharp 10.7% drop compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, import value decreased by 28.9%, with an average annual decline of 10.8%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Parameter		2018	2019	2020	CAGR
1	Change from last year	(11.1%)	(10.5%)	(10.7%)	(10.8%)

Source: SHEV.io

From 2017 to 2020, Germany was the dominant source for Italy's ceramic building bricks imports in value terms, holding an 86.5% share of total imports. Other countries contributed only modest amounts to the import structure.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io

World map of product's imports to Italy in value, 2017-2020

Source: SHEV.io