Market Trends of GCC Ceramic Tiles And Sanitary Ware Industry
Rising Demand for Floor Tiles is Boosting the Growth in the Market
The floor tile application segment led the market with the highest percentage of shares, as these tiles are stain-resistant, maintenance-free, and less expensive than stone- and marble-based flooring tiles. The growing use of microcrystal technology to produce tiles with smooth surfaces, clear textures, good looks, and high durability is also likely to contribute to this segment's future growth.
Low-cost, maintenance-free ceramic tiles are rapidly replacing traditional marble and stone floors. Technological improvements, such as the development of digital printing processes, have made ceramic floor tiles more popular. New printers have unique characteristics, e.g., high resolution and nanometer-grade printing and multiple layers of printed media on different surfaces or textures.
Demand for ceramic wall tiles is expected to increase over the next few years. Because they're less expensive and last long, ceramic tiles can be used in many homes and businesses instead of stones. Due to the growing number of people who wish to make their own ceramic tiles using 3D printing, the ceramic tile market is also expected to grow.
In addition to being used as exterior or interior floors, wall coverings, claddings, and countertops, ceramics can be used for other purposes. The technology makes it easy to produce tiles made of natural materials such as stone, marble, and wood. One of the fastest-growing materials for cladding applications is brick-type tiles.
Saudi Arabia Will Continue to Dominate the Ceramic Tiles and Sanitary Ware Market
The country's rapidly expanding population drives the construction industry in Saudi Arabia. The government's increased investment in railway and road infrastructure will continue to drive the ceramic tiles market growth in Saudi Arabia over the next few years. The residential application segment is expected to grow significantly in the next few years, especially in the GCC and UAE. Saudi Arabia, which has the fastest-growing construction industry in the GCC, offers significant growth opportunities due to its vast wealth and strong market. The Saudi government has announced several initiatives that are expected to boost the residential application segment.
Under the Vision 2030 project, the construction of over 555,000 units of housing, 275,000 rooms of hotel accommodation, 4.3 million square meters of retail space, and 6.1 million square meters of new office space was planned for 2030, making Saudi Arabia the market leader in the GCC construction industry.
