Ceramic tiles, mosaics and finishing ceramics market in Russia

Earlier Report Observations

The Russian market for ceramic tiles and finishing ceramics grew from 198.5 million m² in 2018 to 218 million m² in 2021, with demand remaining resilient even during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. This expansion was driven by an increase in the number of domestic manufacturers and the launch of new production projects. Import substitution policies encouraged local players to expand their capacities and product ranges, leading to a peak output of 197.4 million m² in 2021. Simultaneously, imports continued to rise, meeting growing consumer interest in designer and high-quality ceramic materials.

From 2022 onward, geopolitical events and sanctions prompted the exit of European producers and a sharp contraction in exports. Coupled with declining real household incomes and rising prices, which reduced consumption, this caused a sustained drop in domestic production. However, the market volume remained stable through 2024, supported by a significant increase in imports that offset the fall in local output. Legislative measures aimed at supporting domestic manufacturing were implemented but did not reverse the downward trend in production, which fell to 144.6 million m² by 2025.

Production ceramic tiles, mosaics and finishing ceramics in Russia

In kind, 2018-2021, M m²

In 2021, Russia produced 197.4 million square meters of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics, marking a 12.3% increase from the previous year. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, production grew by 8.7%, with an average annual growth rate of 2.8%. The lowest production level was recorded in 2020 at 175.8 million square meters, which saw the largest decline of 3.9%.

Annual dynamics of production in Russia in kind, 2018-2021, M m²

Exports ceramic tiles, mosaics and finishing ceramics from Russia

Exports in kind, K m²

After two years of decline, Russia's export volume of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics rebounded. In 2021, exports reached 27,751 thousand square meters, representing a significant 56.2% increase compared to the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports rose by 25.7%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 7.9%. The lowest export volume was in 2020 at 17,768 thousand square meters, which experienced the largest decline of 16.5%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

Between 2018 and 2021, the main markets for Russia's exports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics in kind were Kazakhstan, accounting for 45.7% of exports, Belarus with 12.3%, and Kyrgyzstan at 6.3%. Together, these three countries made up 64.2% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Exports in value, M $ US

Russia's cross-border shipments of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics increased for the third consecutive year. In 2021, exports amounted to 170.9 million US dollars, showing a substantial rise of 12.6% from the previous year. From 2018 to 2021, exports grew by 19.4%, with an annualized rate of 6.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

From 2018 to 2021, the primary destinations for Russia's exports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics in value terms were Kazakhstan, representing 40.7% of exports, Belarus with 12.5%, and Germany at 9.6%. Collectively, these three countries accounted for 62.8% of total export flows.

Structure of product's exports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's exports from Russia in value, 2018-2021

Imports ceramic tiles, mosaics and finishing ceramics to Russia

Imports in kind, K m²

Russia's import volumes of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics increased for the third year in a row. In 2021, imports totaled 55,587 thousand square meters, equivalent to a substantial gain of 10.8% compared to the previous year. Between 2018 and 2021, imports rose by 24.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 7.6%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021, K m²

In the period from 2018 to 2021, the main sources for Russia's imports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics in kind were Belarus, contributing 27.9% of imports, Spain with 17.7%, and Ukraine at 12.9%. Together, these three countries formed 58.4% of total import flows.

Structure of product's imports in kind by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in kind, 2018-2021

Imports in value, M $ US

Following a two-year reduction, Russia's imports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics from abroad increased. In 2021, imports reached 462.0 million US dollars, showing a year-over-year rise of 31.6%. Over the period from 2018 to 2021, imports grew by 20.5%, with a compound annual growth rate of 6.4%. The lowest import value was recorded in 2020 at 351.0 million US dollars, which saw the largest decline of 7.4%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021, M $ US

Between 2018 and 2021, the leading suppliers of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics to Russia in value terms were Spain, accounting for 22.9% of imports, Italy with 19.1%, and Belarus at 17.6%. These three countries jointly represented 59.6% of total imports in value terms.

Structure of product's imports in value by countries, 2018-2021

World map of product's imports to Russia in value, 2018-2021