Ceramic tiles, mosaics and finishing ceramics market in Spain

Earlier Report Observations

From 2018 to 2019, the Spanish ceramic tiles market was supported by growing consumer preference for this material over alternatives like parquet, marble, or carpet, which stimulated structural demand. The industry, geographically concentrated in the Castellón province, demonstrated high export orientation and leadership in technology and design. However, in 2020, the COVID-19 outbreak caused disruptions in production and supply, reducing the market size to 556 million USD.

The subsequent post-pandemic recovery period saw increased demand for renovation and construction, helping the market grow to 609 million USD by 2022. Shifting consumer preferences continued to strengthen ceramic tiles' market share. Sector sales rose by 14.1% in 2022, reflecting sustained recovery, with the United States remaining the key export destination.

In 2023, the market size declined to 496 million USD, but then surged to 768 million USD in 2024. The 2024 growth occurred against the backdrop of global ceramic tile market expansion and the maintained leading position of Spanish companies like Grupo Porcelanosa, known for its design and quality innovations.

Production ceramic tiles, mosaics and finishing ceramics in Spain

In value, 2017-2020, M $ US

In 2020, Spain's production of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics was valued at 3 788 million US dollars, marking a 1.0% increase from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, production grew by 4.6%, with an average annual growth rate of 1.5%. The highest value was recorded in 2018 at 3 795 million US dollars, while the largest decline occurred in 2019 with a 1.2% drop. The most significant increase was in 2018, at 4.8%.

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

In kind, 2017-2020, M m²

Following a two-year rise, Spain's production volume of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics declined. In 2020, production stood at 518.4 million square meters, showing little change from 2019. From 2017 to 2020, production increased by 4.6%, translating to an annualized growth rate of 1.5%. The peak volume was recorded in 2019 at 520.5 million square meters, with the largest increase occurring in 2018 at 3.6%.

Annual dynamics of production in Spain in kind, 2017-2020, M m²

Exports ceramic tiles, mosaics and finishing ceramics from Spain

Exports in kind, M m²

In 2020, Spain's exports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics amounted to 441.4 million square meters, remaining broadly stable compared to 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, exports grew by 3.1%, equivalent to an annualized rate of 1.0%. The largest decline was in 2019 at 0.2%, while the most significant increase was in 2018 at 2.9%.

Annual dynamics of product's exports from Spain in kind, 2017-2020, M m²

From 2017 to 2020, Spain's exports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics in kind were widely distributed across markets. France accounted for 9.9% of exports, the United States for 8.5%, and the United Kingdom for 5.3%, together representing only 23.8% of total export 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, M $ US

In 2020, Spain exported ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics worth 3 363 million US dollars, reflecting a 6.6% uptick from 2019. Over the 2017-2020 period, exports increased by 10.6%, with an annualized growth rate of 3.4%. The largest decline was recorded in 2019 at 2.3%.

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

During 2017-2020, France, the United States, and the United Kingdom played notable but not dominant roles as buyers of Spain's ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics in value terms. France contributed 11.1% of export value, the United States 10.4%, and the United Kingdom 6.1%, with their combined share reaching only 27.5% of total exports.

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 tiles, mosaics and finishing ceramics to Spain

Imports in kind, M m²

Spain's import volume of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics increased for the third consecutive year. In 2020, imports totaled 13.7 million square meters, up by 75.5% from the previous year. Over the 2017-2020 period, imports surged by 115.1%, with a compound annual growth rate of 29.1%.

Annual dynamics of product's imports to Spain in kind, 2017-2020, M m²

Throughout 2017-2020, Italy, India, and France were the main sources for Spain's imports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics in kind. Italy accounted for 53.9% of imports, India for 8.2%, and France for 7.3%, together making up 69.4% of total import 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, M $ US

Spain's imports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics in value terms rose for the third year in a row. In 2020, imports reached 131 million US dollars, which is 18.2% higher than in 2019. Between 2017 and 2020, imports grew by 30%, equating to an annualized rate of 9.1%.

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

From 2017 to 2020, Italy, India, and Turkey were the primary sources in the geographical breakdown of Spain's imports of ceramic tiles, mosaics, and finishing ceramics in value terms. Italy represented 69.8% of import value, India 4.5%, and Turkey 4.2%, with their combined share totaling 78.5% of all import flows.

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

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