Market Trends of Spain Ceramic Tiles Industry
Increasing Production of Ceramic Tiles in Spain
Spain is one of the leading ceramic tiles producers in Europe. Nearly 90% of the Spanish ceramic tiles are produced in the Castellón cluster, which comprises nearly 81% of Spanish ceramic companies, with the majority of these being small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). In order to meet its domestic requirements and also due to the increasing global export requirements, the production of ceramic tiles in Spain is increasing significantly. Due to the intensifying competition and rising demand for ceramic tiles, the producers are focusing on new functional properties of ceramic tiles, such as decoration, mechanical features, health and hygiene, air cleaning, visual and smart signaling, heating, and energy-saving features.
Rising Exports of Spanish Ceramic Tiles
The Spanish ceramic tiles industry is one of the largest European exporters of tiles in volume and the second largest in the world. The country's tile industry's exports have grown significantly in the past few years, with the main export destinations being France, the United States, and the United Kingdom. Exports account for nearly 80% of the total industry revenue in Spain.
