Ceramic roofing tiles market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2020, the Spanish ceramic roofing tile market was shaped by the recovery in housing construction, which supported domestic demand and exports. Operational constraints and project delays in 2019 led to a slight production dip, but the sector's export resilience to over 180 countries allowed a quick rebound after the initial COVID-19 disruption in 2020.

The post-pandemic period brought record growth: in 2021, sector revenue surged by 26%, driven by increased construction of sloped roofs with ceramic tiles and innovations like solar-integrated tiles. The acquisition of Céramica La Escandella by Edilians in 2022 strengthened national market presence, though demand began to slow due to international instability and rising energy costs. By 2023, global factors including the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis contributed to export declines, while demand was supported by roof renovation cycles and the development of solar-ready tiles.

In 2024, production of ceramic roofing tiles decreased to $135.8 million, while the overall market size continued to grow, reaching $91.2 million.

Production ceramic roofing tiles in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, K $ US

In 2020, Spain's output of ceramic roofing tiles was valued at 81 629 K $ US, remaining relatively stable compared to the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.6%. The largest decline occurred in 2019, at 3.9%, while the largest increase was recorded in 2018, reaching 8.7%. The peak value was observed in 2018, at 84 553 K $ US.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in value, 2017-2020, K $ US

Exports ceramic roofing tiles from Spain

Exports in kind, K t

In 2020, Spain's cross-border shipments of ceramic roofing tiles totaled 222.7 K t, showing broad stability over the past year. The minimum value was recorded in 2019, at 221.9 K t, while the maximum value occurred in 2018, at 247.2 K t. The largest decline took place in 2019, at 10.2%, and the largest increase was in 2018, at 11.4%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's exports of ceramic roofing tiles in kind were relatively evenly distributed. France accounted for 21.4% of exports in kind, Algeria for 14.1%, and the United States for 7.4%, with these three countries together representing 42.9% of total flows.

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

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

Exports in value, K $ US

In 2020, Spain exported 43 240 K $ US worth of ceramic roofing tiles, marking a 2.3% increase compared to 2019. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, exports grew by 3.9%, with a compound annual growth rate of 1.3%. The largest decline was in 2019, at 10.8%, while the largest increase occurred in 2018, at 13.9%. The peak value was recorded in 2018, at 47 391 K $ US.

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

Between 2017 and 2020, France, Algeria, and the United States were the largest buyers of ceramic roofing tiles from Spain in value terms, though they did not dominate the market. France accounted for 24.2% of exports in value, Algeria for 12.8%, and the United States for 7.6%, together making up 44.6% of total exports against a backdrop of numerous smaller partners.

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

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

Imports ceramic roofing tiles to Spain

Imports in kind, K t

After a two-year decline, Spain's imports of ceramic roofing tiles in kind increased in 2020, reaching 28.2 K t, which represents a limited rise of 5.7% compared to the previous year. From 2017 to 2020, imports decreased by 11%, equating to an annualized rate of 3.8%. The lowest value was in 2019, at 26.6 K t, and the largest decline also occurred in 2019, at 9.9%.

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

Throughout 2017 to 2020, the country structure of Spain's imports in kind was primarily shaped by France and Portugal, which together accounted for 99.5% of total flows.

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

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

Imports in value, K $ US

Following a two-year fall, Spain's imports of ceramic roofing tiles in value terms increased in 2020, totaling 5 853 K $ US, which is 36.4% higher than the previous year. Over the period from 2017 to 2020, imports rose by 12.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 4.0%. The minimum value was recorded in 2019, at 5 853 K $ US, and the largest decline took place in 2018, at 10.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, France and Portugal remained the key sources for Spain's imports in value terms, jointly accounting for 97.5% of total flows, while other partners were individually much less significant.

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

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