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Ceramic Imports Down 3% by Dollar Value in 2024

otal U.S. imports of ceramic tile in the year 2024 were 179.3 million square meters, a decline of 3.4% from the year 2023 when imports were 185.6 million square meters, according to Grosser Consulting. By dollar value, total imports were $1.953 million (-3.0%). Read More

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Ceramic Imports Declined in 2024, Vinyl Imports Rose

In 2024, ceramic imports were down for the third consecutive year, while vinyl flooring imports increased though share gain seemed to be slowing, reports Truist. Read More

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Kitchen & Bath Product Industry Quarterly Report

Kitchen and bath product manufacturer sales (domestic shipments plus imports minus exports) weakened again in the fourth quarter of 2024 after turning upward in the previous quarter, according to the Catalina Research report. In the fourth quarter, sales were hurt by rising mortgage rates after declining over the previous three months. Rising rates turned consumers cautious, leading to inventory accumulation at distributors and dealers. Read More

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Builder Compiles Top Residential Design Predictions for 2025

o see what’s in store for 2025, Builder Magazine analyzed several residential design predictions from sources including the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID), Taylor Morrison, Houzz, Zillow, and Fixr. Read More

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Tariffs Loom

According to CNBC, President Trump has agreed to pause tariffs on imports from Canada for at least 30 days. Hours prior, Trump stated that tariffs on imports from Mexico would be paused for one month. The pauses on tariffs comes after all countries involved came to an agreement on preventing the trafficking of the opioid fentanyl into the U.S. Duties on Canada, Mexico & China weigh on business Read More

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Tariffs Loom

President Donald Trump issued an executive order that will impose double-digit tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China, to take effect on Feb. 4. At press time, the tariffs against Mexico were delayed for one month according to numerous reports. According to statements, the U.S. and Mexico will use the pause to continue negotiations. The proposed tariffs will be an additional 25 percent of duty on imports from Canada and Mexico and 10 percent on imports from China. The tariffs will apply to all imports except Canadian energy resources exports, which will face a 10 percent tariff instead. Read More

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Construction Industry Needs 439,000 New Workers in 2025

The construction industry will need to attract an estimated 439,000 net new workers in 2025 to meet anticipated demand for construction services, according to a proprietary model developed and released by Associated Builders and Contractors. In 2026, the industry will need to bring in 499,000 new workers as spending picks up in response to presumed lower interest rates. Read More

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Imports of Hardwood Flooring Up 24% in November

U.S. imports of hardwood flooring grew by 24% in November with strong gains in imports from Malaysia and Brazil, according to the Decorative Hardwoods Association. Read More

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Set for Success

Tile is ready to slowly grow in 2025 After an uninspired year, the tile sector looks forward to a better 2025. With a strong product foundation, the sector’s manufacturers and distributors look forward to leaving 2024 behind and drive improvement in the new year. Read More